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This month Sole Folks is highlighting the resilience of our communities despite the systematic criminalization of our people.

We have partnered with Frontline Doulas and The Black Originals to provide resources for members in our community who have been adversely affected by the criminal justice system.

REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

FRONTLINE DOULAS x SOLE FOLKS

Doula Hotline

The Frontline Doula "Hotline" is a respectful "warm line" that allows you to schedule a call back time with a Doula. First, fill out a brief online intake form. After completing the form, you’ll be directed to schedule a google hangout call with one of our trained hotline doulas. The Frontline Doula Hotline operates Monday through Sunday, 7am–10pm, PST.

*The Frontline Doula Hotline does not handle emergencies, and we cannot provide medical advice or treatment. If you’re having a crisis or medical emergency call 911, you may also contact the following emergency/crisis hotlines for support:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
Mental Health Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
National
Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

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Fatherhood

Dope Black Dads https://dopeblackdads.com

Donuts with Dads https://www.instagram.com/donutswithdads/

Why I am done trying to be “man enough” https://youtu.be/Cetg4gu0oQQ

The Feminist in Cellblock Y https://youtu.be/JYxTzsabkH8

Books - Belle Hooks “We Real Cool, Black Men and Masculinity”, “all about love”, “The Will to Change”

Other resources -

https://blavity.com/lets-talk-about-masculinity-and-the-false-understanding-of-how-to-act-like-a-man?category1=opinion

https://blavity.com/the-damaging-effects-of-teaching-a-distorted-version-of-masculinity?category1=opinion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/173377243X/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_YX9N64AP59MXP9TX89DV

Spirit and Mind

Meditation for the Black Experience - https://liberatemeditation.com

The Nap Ministry - Rest is Resilience - IG @thenapministry https://thenapministry.wordpress.com

Trauma Conscious Yoga Method BIPOC - IG @trauma_conscious_yoga_method

Where to Find Black Mental Health Therapists

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/african-american

https://www.ABPSI.org

https://TherapyForBlackGirls.com

Postpartum Support and Crisis Hotlines

Postpartum Support International

https://www.postpartum.net
PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Note: The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies. People in crisis should call their local emergency number or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
BIPOC & LGBTQ Online Postpartum Support Groups https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
Mental Health Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

Maternal Health Podcasts/Social Media

A podcast docuseries about having a baby while Black https://www.natalstories.com/listen
All Topics on Maternal Mental Health www.MomandMind.com
Focused on Perinatal Loss and Resilience https://sistersinloss.com
General, Upbeat, Discussions about everything Black Mama related: https://demblackmamas.com

Online Resources for Birth Justice

Stress Reduction (Audio) Resources

Progressive Relaxation Meditation: https://youtu.be/utGa6rqzs3g
Relaxation Apps: Liberate Meditation (for BIPOC) / Calm app / http://DoAsOne.org
Song for stressful times: I Release · Beautiful Chorus https://youtu.be/qecQxS6hMu8
Song to encourage a peaceful state: I AM Enough · Beautiful Chorus https://youtu.be/CuuJOp6jdmE
Song to encourage you to be strong and self-determined: Let Me Be Brave · Beautiful Chorus https://youtu.be/eRz-QUNPSfU

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BLACK LIBERATION

The Blk Originals x Sole Folks

�TBO is the premiere network for BLK athletes, creatives and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and champion the BLK experience through their talent, art and businesses. Their mission is to create a community of BLK athletes, creatives and ent repreneurs to network, celebrate one another’s success, while building their brand.

Reading List:

+ Are Prisons Obsolete - Angela Davis

+ The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander

+ The Autobiography of Assata Shakur - Assata Shakur

+ Solitary: Unbroken…. - Albert Woodfox

Watch List:

+ Docs:

+ YT Videos:

+ https://youtu.be/z197sQobMLk

+ https://youtu.be/DhhdUgB7oMw

+ https://youtu.be/z9rvRsWKDx0

+ https://youtu.be/5aOKqbg4_Y4