Blog

Oct 14

Mic Check: LES

At the CWBH, we harness the power of storytelling and preserving the People’s history while our neighborhood is rapidly changing around us. As part of an ongoing collaboration with the LES Yearbook project, we were thrilled to attend the opening night of Destiny Mata’s LES Yearbook: A Living Archive at... read more →
Mar 26

Beyond the Month: Black Women, Joy, & Resistance

Black History & Women’s History is celebrated daily outside of February and March. Whether it’s by waking up with gratitude for being in our Black bodies to honoring revolutionaries who paved the way that we must continue building, you will find Black women experiencing joy in all the ways we... read more →
Oct 24

Liberation Lab Podcast is Live!

This summer, our six-week podcast class brought together a powerful mix of adults to create, connect, and dream. Together, we created a community space to explore freedom and liberation through personal narrative, art, and conversation. Drawing inspiration from the revolutionary movements of the past such as the Black Panther Party,... read more →
Jun 03

Queer Today, Queer Every Day

It’s June, aka Pride Month, and you know what that means… Target will have LGBTQIA2S+ themed shirts that will say something worth cringing about; Cafés will have a small rainbow flag on their windows so you know you will be able to order a non-discriminatory latte; corporate offices will share... read more →
May 11

Reflections on Motherhood

from CWBH Members and Instructors: Sunni Rudd, Dayna Hernandez, Lorain Alba, Nancy Rosario, and Liv Orta Motherhood is a journey as unique as each individual who embarks on it. It’s a role filled with joy, challenge, transformation, and endless learning. We’ve gathered heartfelt reflections from members of our community—mothers and... read more →
Apr 01

Feeding a Community

The food pantry is more than just a place to pick up groceries—it’s a cornerstone of our community, providing essential support to families facing food insecurity. Each week, we serve hundreds of households, ensuring they have access to fresh, healthy food in a welcoming and dignified space that feels like... read more →
Apr 01

Understanding Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Content warnings: Discussion of sexual assault and trauma Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SAAM for short, comes around every year in April. SAAM is not just a monthly observance, but a time to highlight the issue and take collective action as a path to create change. Sexual assault (SA) is most... read more →
Aug 25
Sarah posing for a photo with CWBH community members

Goodbye from Sarah Batchu

A little over a month ago, we hosted our first mixer for Center for Wellbeing & Happiness staff to meet and connect. When someone at the mixer added up all the months we had been open (nine in total), one of our instructors aptly pointed out, “Wow, that’s the length... read more →
Aug 18

Plant-Based Black Bean Burger Patty

Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup quick oats 1/4 cup salsa (choose your preferred level of spiciness) 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking) Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cheese, whole wheat buns   Instructions In a mixing... read more →