SASHA Center

10/13/2026

Today is HIP (Healing Is Possible) Tuesday at SASHA Center. Today our topic of conversation is “I Know, but Still I Feel”.

Join us, every Tuesday, in a nurturing and empowering weekly virtual safe space designed to support healing for African-American women who have experienced sexual assault and those who stand alongside them as advocates and supporters.

Whether you’ve experienced sexual assault yourself or are here to provide encouragement and support, this peer-support group is for you.

What to Expect:
• Peer Support, Not Clinical Services: This is a peer group facilitated by trained individuals with shared experiences, providing understanding and encouragement in a non-clinical setting.
• Engaging Topics and Discussions: Each session offers unique topics and perspectives to guide you on your healing journey and build a sense of community and resilience.
Who Can Join:
• Self-identified African-American women who have experienced sexual assault
• Support advocates for African-American women who’ve experienced sexual assault

How to Participate:
Registration is required by 4 PM on the day of the group to ensure you receive the link on time. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SCHIP2026.

Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we create a space for connection, strength, and renewal.

10/13/2026

He Said. She Said.
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10/13/2026

Today!!

We're back for our fresh, dynamic lunch-time conversation series: "He Said, She Said," featuring Omari Barksdale, Dr. Larmender A. Davis, Kalimah Johnson, and Dr. Spencer A. Murray.

Out series theme: WHO TOLD US THAT?
Unpacking the Rules Black Men and Women Inherited

From “a real man should…” to “a good woman would…” we've inherited a whole lot of rules about what Black men and women are supposed to be, do, and expect from one another. But who made those rules, and do they still serve us?

Join SASHA Center’s He Said. She Said. for a four-week conversation as Black men and women unpack the messages we've inherited about masculinity, womanhood, relationships, roles, strength, vulnerability, and partnership.

We’re keeping what strengthens us, challenging what limits us, and maybe throwing a few old rules away.

Because sometimes you just have to ask: Who told us that?
Join us every Tuesday, for 4 weeks, in April, starting April 7 from 12 - 1 pm, and bring your lunch while we engage in thought-provoking conversations.

You can catch us live on Zoom or Facebook! If you're joining via Zoom, be sure to register by 10 AM on the day of each session: https://bit.ly/MEN_HSSS_2006

Don’t miss out. Let’s talk!

10/12/2026

HELLO MONDAY 🧡
Good morning, Sis.
Here's something I want you to remember as you step into this new week...
You don't have to respond to everything that demands your attention.
Not every text requires an immediate reply.
Not every misunderstanding needs a lengthy explanation.
Not every opinion about your life deserves a seat at your table.
And not every invitation to an argument requires your participation.

So this week, before you respond, ask yourself:
"Does this require my attention, or is it simply requesting my energy?"
You are allowed to take your time.
You are allowed to choose your words.
And when it's safe to do so, you're allowed to choose not to respond at all.
May this week bring you fewer unnecessary explanations, more intentional conversations, and the freedom to let some things pass you by.
Because, Sis, peace doesn't always need an announcement. Sometimes it just needs your permission.
Take what you need into the week. Leave the rest here.
Love,
SASHA Center

10/11/2026

Rest is Revolutionary & Resistance.
-Happy Black Girls Day Off
-SASHA Center

10/09/2026

It is Feel Good, Heal Good Friday at SASHA Center.
When conversations about sexual violence become louder, it's important to remember that survivors deserve more than awareness. We deserve opportunities to experience peace, connection, comfort, and joy.

At SASHA Center, we believe healing is not defined only by the difficult moments we work through. It can also be found in the moments that remind us we are still worthy of experiencing goodness.

A genuine laugh. A peaceful morning. Time with someone who makes you feel safe. A moment of rest without explanation. The freedom to choose what feels right for you.

And sometimes, feeling good means giving yourself permission to do absolutely nothing.

There is no single way to heal, no required timeline, and no expectation that every day must feel like progress.

You can honor what you've experienced while still making room for what feels good.

This Feel Good, Heal Good Friday, we invite you to consider:

What is one small thing that brings you peace, comfort, or joy—and how can you make a little more room for it?

You deserve moments that belong entirely to you.

With care,
SASHA Center

10/07/2026

🕯️ BE THE LIGHT: PARKING & ARRIVAL INFORMATION

📍 Wayne State University Student Center Building
5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202

🚗 Parking Options:
• Metered street parking is available along Warren Avenue and Anthony Wayne Drive.
• Parking structures are also available. Parking Structure 5 is the closest to the Student Center.
• If using a parking structure, please have a credit/debit card available for entry and exit.

🅿️ For additional parking information, visit:
"Wayne State University Parking Information" (https://parking.wayne.edu/info/lot-structure?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🏢 Once Inside the Student Center:
Enter the building and take the elevators closest to Starbucks to the 7th Floor.

We will be in the 7th Floor Multipurpose Room.

We look forward to seeing you at Be the Light! 🕯️💜

The present parking system includes eight structures and 26 surface lots, with a current capacity of approximately 10,000 spaces. This page contains a profile for each of the high-volume facilities in the system. Structure 1 Parking Structure 1 is the ol

10/07/2026

Today is our In Person Group at SASHA Center. Our topic of conversation is “Becoming Yourself Again”.

Step into a welcoming and supportive space designed to uplift and empower self-identified African-American women who have experienced sexual assault, along with their supporters. Held weekly, on Wednesdays, at Payne Pulliam Trade School, this healing circle is open to both students and local community residents, providing a space for connection, reflection, and growth.

What to Expect:
• Safe and Supportive Environment: A peer-support group offering encouragement and shared experiences in a confidential, non-clinical setting.
• Community-Focused Healing: Open to attendees of Payne Pulliam Trade School and residents from the surrounding community, creating a diverse and inclusive circle of support.
• Free and Accessible: There is no cost to participate, ensuring that healing resources remain available to all.
Participation Requirements:
• Open to self-identified African-American women who have experienced sexual assault and their supporters.
• Participants must sign a confidentiality agreement before joining to ensure privacy and trust within the group.

Join us as we share our stories, build resilience, and strengthen our community. Healing is possible, and together we soar.
Community residents must register prior to attending, by completing this form: https://bit.ly/SCSOAR26

Lead Facilitator: Kendra Ventour