Events
Summer Sound Bath Reset
Come to Urban Symbiosis for a sound bath and journaling experience with our very own Arvian Harper! School is out, and we all need a reset! Bring a journal, pillow and blanket or yoga mat!
Urban Symbiosis - 10225 E 25th Ave., Aurora Register through Black Teacher Recess on Eventbrite
Indoor Recess Game Show In-Person!
You’ve played Indoor Recess Game Show virtually, now it’s time to play or watch in-person! Bring your Black trivia knowledge and have a good time. Talk smack, enjoy food, win prizes, have fun!
Location: TBD Register through Black Teacher Recess on Eventbrite
Cozy & Creative Night
Got some crafts to finish or coloring you want to do? Put on your favorite pajamas and come hang out with us. We’ll have on a movie, have snacks and enjoy each others company!
Urban Symbiosis - 10225 E. 25th Ave., Aurora Register through Black Teacher Recess on Eventbrite
#Still Appreciated - Coffee & Care
Are you a former Early Childhood, K-12 or Higher Ed. educator? We still appreciate you! Come to Awakening Cafe at Rebel Marketplace for a free coffee of your choice and Bully Boy Baking Cinnamon Roll!
Delmar Park - 12000 E 6th Ave, Aurora Register through Black Teacher Recess on Eventbrite
Collective Liberation in Action: Black Educator Healing Convening
An experiential opportunity for Black educators to expand and deepen commitments and practices that support their wellbeing and advocacy skills.
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2026–Sunday, March 23, 2026
Time: 9:30–4:00 PM PT
Location: Marina Del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Price: $99 per participant, scholarship are available
Podcast & Pause: An Unbook Club for Black Educators
Dr. Asia Lyons has been selected as a Mentor for SXSW EDU 2026, where she will support educators, leaders, and innovators seeking guidance on storytelling, wellness, and justice-centered research.
During SXSW EDU, participants can connect with Dr. Asia for one-on-one conversations about:
Healing-centered approaches to educator sustainability
Racial battle fatigue and wellness leadership
Storytelling and narrative justice
Designing programs that support Black educators
Research rooted in lived experience and community wisdom
Melanated Book Exchange
In collaboration with Awakening Coffee and Universal Connections Consulting, Liberated Educators Lab is launching its first Melanated Book Exchange. This is a space for folks of Color to bring a book for and about people of Color and receive two books for and about people for free!
Location: Urban Symbiosis - Aurora, CO
Episode 78: Calling On Ancestral Wisdom with Dr. Jeanine L. Williams
In this episode, Dr. Asia Lyons welcomes Dr. Jeanine Williams, a retired educator turned ancestral medicine woman, for a powerful conversation about liberation, sovereignty, and healing beyond academia. Dr. Williams shares her journey through higher education, the challenges of navigating oppressive systems, and the importance of community care and ancestral wisdom. Together, they discuss the need for Black educators to reclaim their wholeness, set boundaries, and embrace self-care. The episode offers inspiration and practical advice for anyone seeking healing, empowerment, and a deeper connection to their roots.