Black Play Therapy Directory

Black Play Therapy Directory connects the Black community with culturally responsive mental health providers specializing in play therapy. It serves as a resource for individuals and families seeking licensed therapists who understand and address the unique challenges of Black experiences.

Drum Circle Learning

Every Saturday since 1969, Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park comes alive with the Drummer’s Circle. Celebrating African and Caribbean traditions, this open, joyful gathering invites all ages and skill levels to drum, dance, and connect through rhythm.

Black Girls RUN!

Black Girls RUN! is a national movement empowering Black women to prioritize fitness and healthy living. Founded in 2009, it offers local group runs, training programs, and events like the Sweat With Your Sole conference, building a supportive wellness community.

Black Girl Hula

Black Girl Hula, founded by Aaliyyah (AD), is a vibrant wellness movement blending fitness and fun through weighted, sectional hula hoops. What began as a pandemic pastime has grown into a joyful, body-positive community celebrating Black womanhood and self-care.

AbunDance Academy of the Arts

AbunDance Academy, a Black-owned arts school in Brooklyn, offers dance classes for Black and Brown students of all ages. With a focus on community, cultural expression, and creativity, AbunDance provides quality instruction in a nurturing environment that fosters growth and joy.

Fit4Dance

Founded by Laci Chisholm, Fit4Dance is a Certified B Corporation offering Afro-Caribbean, hip-hop, Lit Fit, Zumba, and more—culture-rich classes that are joyful, affordable, and inclusive. Recognized by the SBA, AmEx + iFundWomen, and the Brooklyn Arts Council, this Brooklyn studio is a movement that uplifts community through rhythm, connection, and care.

Shanae Arts Cultural Dance

Led by Dr. Chanel S. Green, Shanae Arts creates transformative dance experiences that honor Black heritage and community. From African dance and liturgical workshops to graduation processions and cultural celebrations, each program blends movement with rhythm, storytelling, and education—uplifting participants through both artistry and tradition.

Laru Beya Collective

A Black-led nonprofit in Queens introducing youth to the ocean through surfing, mentorship, and community events. Their programs build confidence, resilience, and cultural pride—creating a joyful space for young Black and Brown surfers to play, learn, and connect with nature.

Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation

A Black-owned cultural arts hub in Brooklyn, NY, where African diasporic dance, music, and storytelling come alive. Offering classes, camps, and performances for all ages, Asase Yaa sparks creativity, builds confidence, and celebrates heritage—providing a joyful space to move, play, and connect with community.

Trampoline TRIM

Founded by Tiffany Marie in Los Angeles, TRIM transforms bouncing into a full-body, joyful workout. Classes combine high-energy movement with mindful play, helping adults build strength, balance, and confidence—all while having fun. Offered both in-person at Pendry West Hollywood and online.

The_good_guy91

Kelsey Guy, a roller skater and movement artist, blends groove, creativity, and theatrical flair into dynamic routines. Through collaborative performances and themed skate experiences, she transforms rinks and sidewalks into spaces of artistry, play, and communal joy.

Upside Aerial Arts & Fitness

Aerial artist Ashanti transforms silks and trapeze into a breathtaking dance of freedom and whimsy. Inviting grown-ups to reclaim their inner child through fearless, playful flight, she proves movement and joy truly have no limits.

Oumi Janta

A Berlin-based roller dance artist who fuses retro style, fluid footwork, and radiant presence to guide communities into joy, freedom, and embodied connection. Her movement invites all ages to rediscover play as a pathway to liberation.

Nigerian Vegan Kitchen

Celebrating the rich flavors of Nigerian cuisine with vegan recipes, reimagining traditional dishes into delicious, plant-based creations.

Big Bold Faith

Hosted by Brittany Durphey, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations on staying faithful through life’s challenges—encouraging everyday believers to live boldly.

Tad Hargrave

Supporting coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs in building ethical, profitable businesses through genuine, values-driven marketing.

Ivonenum

A platform honoring natural beauty and wellness, offering insights, tips, and inspiration for a balanced, holistic lifestyle.

Sovereign and Off-Grid

Fastina, a wellness advocate and off-grid living mentor, weaves herbalism, ancestral Afro-Caribbean traditions, and eco-living to create holistic healing spaces for Black women and mothers.

Kesi Irvin

Ivy League graduate who left her finance job in NYC in 2015 to travel the world. After 70+ countries in 7 years, she now inspires others to take career breaks and embrace long-term travel through her platform, Kesi To and Fro. She offers practical travel tips, solo safety advice, and group adventures to off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Lola Akinmade

Nigerian-born, Stockholm-based travel storyteller, photographer, and author. Lola’s work, featured in National Geographic, BBC, and CNN, celebrates cultural depth and immersive storytelling, and she mentors emerging travel storytellers through Geotraveler Media Academy.