RECLAIMING US
A BLACK PRIDE WELLNESS MOVEMENT
A COMMUNITY ROOTED WELLNESS MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ FAMILIES & YOUTH.
We create spaces where people can finally exhale. Where families feel supported, youth feel safe, and community feels possible again.
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Our mission is to create spaces where Black families can breathe, where youth feel safe being exactly who they are, and where wellness feels reachable instead of out of reach. We believe healing happens when people are met with care, consistency, and community that truly shows up.
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STORY
RECLAIMING US,
began in 2018 as community work rooted in the simple need for safe, affirming spaces where Black LGBTQ+ families and youth could exist without fear, exploitation, or judgement. What started with listening and showing up grew into spaces of connection, wellness and care where families could breathe and youth could feel seen.
Guided by lived experience and community trust, Reclaiming Us is led by Johanna P. Perez and was formally incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2025 to protect and sustain the work. Today, the movement continues to create wellness centered experiences that foster healing, belonging, and hope for Black families and youth seeking safety, connection, and a place to belong.
Johanna P. Perez | Founder & Executive Director Reclaiming Us A Black Pride Wellness Movement
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SHOWING UP FOR ONE ANOTHER.
COMMUNITY IS BUIT BY
There are many ways to be part of Reclaiming Us. Whether you give your time, your support, or your presence, every contribution helps strengthen spaces rooted in care, wellness, and belonging. You can get involved by:
Attending community gatherings
Volunteering your time or skills.
Providing in kind or financial support
Becoming a community partner
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This work is led by volunteers and powered by community support. Reclaiming Us is a 501(c)(3), and all contributions are tax deductible.
THIS WORK IS ROOTED IN CULTURE.
IT IS GROUNDED IN WELLNESS.
IT IS POWERED BY COMMUNITY.
Together, we are creating space to heal, belong, and grow.
