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Starting With Today (SWT) is a Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit based in the DMV with FREE in-person and online programs that includes mental health, economic mobility, and community care.
We are 10 years strong.
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#BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
We are 10 years strong.
Tap in at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
#BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
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March 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
March 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This Saturday we are excited to be back in community.
February 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This Saturday we are excited to be back in community.
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Also if you're interested, the next Free DC virtual meeting is February 20th, more info and signup at this link - freedcproject.org/event-list/w...
If you're interested in checking out Free DC, live in or are connected to Ward 6, want to be in community and talk organizing and mobilizing, here's the info for the kickoff event next month
February 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Also if you're interested, the next Free DC virtual meeting is February 20th, more info and signup at this link - freedcproject.org/event-list/w...
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For the latest story in our series of D.C. Explained, we compiled a guide for what to know about getting arrested in D.C. Knowing your rights is crucial to protecting yourself and your neighbors.
What to know if you're arrested in D.C.
Understanding your rights is crucial to protecting yourself and your neighbors.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For the latest story in our series of D.C. Explained, we compiled a guide for what to know about getting arrested in D.C. Knowing your rights is crucial to protecting yourself and your neighbors.
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For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
Black History Month is not only a celebration of the rich history of Black life, politics, culture, and struggle. It is also a reminder to engage every day with that history as we ...
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February 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
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Happy:
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
February 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy:
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
Black history
Black present
Black future
Black love
Black joy
Black health
Black healing
Black people
Black community
Black family
Black kids
Black culture
Black creativity
Black ingenuity
Black legacy
Black innovation
Black liberation
Black resistance
Black existence
...month🖤
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This Black History Month I’m thinking about Black-owned bookstores.
Since the very first Black bookstore was opened by an abolitionist in 1834, they’ve been a part of every Black radical movement in the country.
The history is rich. ✊🏾📚 Happy #BHM, y’all!
www.mic.com/impact/black...
Since the very first Black bookstore was opened by an abolitionist in 1834, they’ve been a part of every Black radical movement in the country.
The history is rich. ✊🏾📚 Happy #BHM, y’all!
www.mic.com/impact/black...
Black-owned bookstores have always been at the center of the resistance
When he wasn’t helping some 600 slaves escape through the Underground Railroad, David Ruggles was running a bookstore. In 1828, Ruggles opened a grocery store in New York City and later, as he became ...
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February 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This Black History Month I’m thinking about Black-owned bookstores.
Since the very first Black bookstore was opened by an abolitionist in 1834, they’ve been a part of every Black radical movement in the country.
The history is rich. ✊🏾📚 Happy #BHM, y’all!
www.mic.com/impact/black...
Since the very first Black bookstore was opened by an abolitionist in 1834, they’ve been a part of every Black radical movement in the country.
The history is rich. ✊🏾📚 Happy #BHM, y’all!
www.mic.com/impact/black...
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On the first day of Black History Month here's a starter pack of Black journalists to follow.
February 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On the first day of Black History Month here's a starter pack of Black journalists to follow.
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Daily affirmations:
I love me.
I will protect me.
I honor me.
I respect me.
I forgive me.
I am healing.
I will make progress today, however incremental.
I am worthy.
I am capable.
I have fear but I am courageous.
I have failed but I’m not a failure.
I am deserving.
I am resilient.
I love me.
I will protect me.
I honor me.
I respect me.
I forgive me.
I am healing.
I will make progress today, however incremental.
I am worthy.
I am capable.
I have fear but I am courageous.
I have failed but I’m not a failure.
I am deserving.
I am resilient.
January 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Daily affirmations:
I love me.
I will protect me.
I honor me.
I respect me.
I forgive me.
I am healing.
I will make progress today, however incremental.
I am worthy.
I am capable.
I have fear but I am courageous.
I have failed but I’m not a failure.
I am deserving.
I am resilient.
I love me.
I will protect me.
I honor me.
I respect me.
I forgive me.
I am healing.
I will make progress today, however incremental.
I am worthy.
I am capable.
I have fear but I am courageous.
I have failed but I’m not a failure.
I am deserving.
I am resilient.
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One
I and I
Becomes We
African Worlds
Spread from first
Forged through worst
Blessed not cursed
Gather ourselves
as One
Light the Black candle
See/be
for you
and me
become
One
#HappyKwanzaa
#Kwanzaa
#HabariGani [What's the News?]
#KwanzaaDay1
#Umoja [Unity]
I and I
Becomes We
African Worlds
Spread from first
Forged through worst
Blessed not cursed
Gather ourselves
as One
Light the Black candle
See/be
for you
and me
become
One
#HappyKwanzaa
#Kwanzaa
#HabariGani [What's the News?]
#KwanzaaDay1
#Umoja [Unity]
December 26, 2024 at 2:44 PM
One
I and I
Becomes We
African Worlds
Spread from first
Forged through worst
Blessed not cursed
Gather ourselves
as One
Light the Black candle
See/be
for you
and me
become
One
#HappyKwanzaa
#Kwanzaa
#HabariGani [What's the News?]
#KwanzaaDay1
#Umoja [Unity]
I and I
Becomes We
African Worlds
Spread from first
Forged through worst
Blessed not cursed
Gather ourselves
as One
Light the Black candle
See/be
for you
and me
become
One
#HappyKwanzaa
#Kwanzaa
#HabariGani [What's the News?]
#KwanzaaDay1
#Umoja [Unity]
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Some reasons why your therapist may not accept insurance.
December 5, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Some reasons why your therapist may not accept insurance.
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Happy Giving Tuesday ! Every dollar goes to making a difference in the DMV. Bringing resources to places that are dire need. My mental health journey was jump started in part to the work Starting With Today does with Black men in Barbershops. If you can drop some love!
We are new here but not new to this! 😌
We are a Black led & Black serving 10-year old nonprofit that brings Black therapists to Black barber & beauty shops in DC.
Your donation helps us close the access gap in our communities.
Donate to today at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
We are a Black led & Black serving 10-year old nonprofit that brings Black therapists to Black barber & beauty shops in DC.
Your donation helps us close the access gap in our communities.
Donate to today at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
December 3, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Happy Giving Tuesday ! Every dollar goes to making a difference in the DMV. Bringing resources to places that are dire need. My mental health journey was jump started in part to the work Starting With Today does with Black men in Barbershops. If you can drop some love!
We are new here but not new to this! 😌
We are a Black led & Black serving 10-year old nonprofit that brings Black therapists to Black barber & beauty shops in DC.
Your donation helps us close the access gap in our communities.
Donate to today at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
We are a Black led & Black serving 10-year old nonprofit that brings Black therapists to Black barber & beauty shops in DC.
Your donation helps us close the access gap in our communities.
Donate to today at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
December 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM
We are new here but not new to this! 😌
We are a Black led & Black serving 10-year old nonprofit that brings Black therapists to Black barber & beauty shops in DC.
Your donation helps us close the access gap in our communities.
Donate to today at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
We are a Black led & Black serving 10-year old nonprofit that brings Black therapists to Black barber & beauty shops in DC.
Your donation helps us close the access gap in our communities.
Donate to today at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
We are grateful to be in community with you! 💛
Here are some excerpts from our latest newsletter.
Read the full newsletter here: www.startingwithtoday.org/post/give-th...
Here are some excerpts from our latest newsletter.
Read the full newsletter here: www.startingwithtoday.org/post/give-th...
November 28, 2024 at 3:34 PM
We are grateful to be in community with you! 💛
Here are some excerpts from our latest newsletter.
Read the full newsletter here: www.startingwithtoday.org/post/give-th...
Here are some excerpts from our latest newsletter.
Read the full newsletter here: www.startingwithtoday.org/post/give-th...
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At this point I believe all Black women meet criteria for subthreshold PTSD, if not PTSD or complex PTSD.
#BlackTherapistsSky
#BlackTherapistsSky
November 21, 2024 at 12:58 PM
At this point I believe all Black women meet criteria for subthreshold PTSD, if not PTSD or complex PTSD.
#BlackTherapistsSky
#BlackTherapistsSky
We all need and are deserving of help and community…including Black men. None of us are doing this life on our own. SWT’s The Shape Up resident therapist, Ty of Beyond June, reminded Black men to ask for support & encouragement when needed! ✊🏾🖤
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#blackmentalhealth #blacksky
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#blackmentalhealth #blacksky
November 21, 2024 at 1:02 PM
We all need and are deserving of help and community…including Black men. None of us are doing this life on our own. SWT’s The Shape Up resident therapist, Ty of Beyond June, reminded Black men to ask for support & encouragement when needed! ✊🏾🖤
🔗 startingwithtoday.org
#blackmentalhealth #blacksky
🔗 startingwithtoday.org
#blackmentalhealth #blacksky
🚨UPDATE- #MyHairAppt will now be held on Instagram Live tomorrow.
Meet us on Instagram LIVE @ startingwithtoday tomorrow for #MyHairAppt and tell a friend! 💛💗
Meet us on Instagram LIVE @ startingwithtoday tomorrow for #MyHairAppt and tell a friend! 💛💗
November 19, 2024 at 9:23 PM
🚨UPDATE- #MyHairAppt will now be held on Instagram Live tomorrow.
Meet us on Instagram LIVE @ startingwithtoday tomorrow for #MyHairAppt and tell a friend! 💛💗
Meet us on Instagram LIVE @ startingwithtoday tomorrow for #MyHairAppt and tell a friend! 💛💗
Starting With Today (SWT) is a Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit based in the DMV with FREE in-person and online programs that includes mental health, economic mobility, and community care.
We are 10 years strong.
Tap in at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
#BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
We are 10 years strong.
Tap in at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
#BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
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November 19, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Starting With Today (SWT) is a Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit based in the DMV with FREE in-person and online programs that includes mental health, economic mobility, and community care.
We are 10 years strong.
Tap in at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
#BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
We are 10 years strong.
Tap in at startingwithtoday.org 🖤
#BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
No better place to start than here.
On Saturday, November 16th, SWT’s The Shape Up focused on Black Men building trust, intentionality, and stronger community with each other.🖤
Learn more & support at startingwithtoday.org
#Blackmentalhealth #BlackTherapy #BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
On Saturday, November 16th, SWT’s The Shape Up focused on Black Men building trust, intentionality, and stronger community with each other.🖤
Learn more & support at startingwithtoday.org
#Blackmentalhealth #BlackTherapy #BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
November 19, 2024 at 2:16 PM
No better place to start than here.
On Saturday, November 16th, SWT’s The Shape Up focused on Black Men building trust, intentionality, and stronger community with each other.🖤
Learn more & support at startingwithtoday.org
#Blackmentalhealth #BlackTherapy #BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky
On Saturday, November 16th, SWT’s The Shape Up focused on Black Men building trust, intentionality, and stronger community with each other.🖤
Learn more & support at startingwithtoday.org
#Blackmentalhealth #BlackTherapy #BlackSky #AddtoBlackSky