RECLAIMING US
A COMMUNITY ROOTED WELLNESS MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LGBTQ+ FAMILIES & YOUTH.
A BLACK PRIDE WELLNESS MOVEMENT
We create spaces where people can finally exhale. Where families feel supported, youth feel safe, and community feels possible again.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Led by volunteers. Powered by community support. Reclaiming Us is a 501(c)(3), and all contributions are tax deductible.
OUR IMPACT
We are a Black Pride Wellness Movement creating safe, affirming spaces for Black LGBTQ+ youth and families through culturally rooted programming, mental health initiatives, and community-driven experiences that heal, empower, and unite.
WE BUILD WHAT OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS
Reclaiming Us was formally established as a nonprofit in 2025, building on over 25 years of community impact. What began as safe, affirming gatherings has grown into a multi-state Black Pride wellness movement centered on holistic wellness, including mental health, family care, cultural connection, and responsible celebration across California and Nevada.
6,000 Community Members Engaged
950 Meals Provided
300 Care Packages Distributed
50 Community Partners
2 States: California + Nevada
The Story Behind The Movement
Celebrating 25 years of advocacy, community trust, and lived experiences, Johanna P. Perez continues building safe, affirming spaces for Black LGBTQ+ youth and families.
JOHANNA P. PEREZ
In Loving Memory Of
DESSIE LEE WALKER
My mom and I spent years serving our community: feeding families, and showing up for those in need. In 2018, she helped me produce the first Black Pride in Las Vegas, and we continued that work side by side until her passing. Today, Reclaiming Us stands as a continuation of that legacy. - Johanna P. Perez
Nov.19,1945 - Feb.15,2023
There are many ways to be part of Reclaiming Us. Whether through your time, support, or presence, every contribution helps strengthen spaces rooted in care, wellness, and belonging.
Attending community gatherings
Volunteering your time or skills
Providing in-kind or financial support
Becoming a community partner
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.