A Space for Rest, Healing, and Connection
Life at university and beyond can be relentless—especially for Black students, staff, and alumni navigating pressures that often go unseen. This unique evening invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself in a nurturing, restorative setting.
Led by Adriana Lord—Cuban Afro-Latina singer, poet, and arts & health practitioner—this workshop blends soothing live music, guided reflection, and collective storytelling to replenish your energy and ground your spirit.
Why Attend?
🌿 Restore Your Energy
Through Adriana’s calming presence, sound, and guided exercises, you’ll experience practices that ease stress and replenish your emotional reserves.
🎶 The Power of Music & Voice
Adriana uses song, rhythm, and words to create a healing atmosphere where you can relax deeply and reconnect with joy.
🤝 Community & Belonging
This is a safe, affirming space for Black students, staff, and alumni to come together, reflect, and feel seen and supported.
🍴 Free Food on Offer
Enjoy food and refreshments as part of this shared experience.
✨ Leave Uplifted
You’ll walk away with practical well-being tools and a renewed sense of clarity, connection, and self-compassion.
About Adriana Lord
Adriana is a Cuban Afro-Latina artist whose work spans music, poetry, and community healing. She has performed everywhere from BBC and Netflix to Brighton Festival and Ronnie Scott’s. In recent years, she has become a recognised Arts & Health practitioner, using her artistry to support mental health and collective well-being—especially within Black and marginalised communities.
Her workshops are described as “transformative,” “soul-restoring,” and “exactly what I needed.”
Event Details
📅 Friday 14 November 2025
🕔 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 The Chaplaincy and Meeting House, Library Square, Uni of Sussex
👥 Open exclusively to Black students, staff, and alumni
Reserve Your Place
Spaces are limited to keep this workshop intimate and restorative.
👉 Register Now to secure your spot.
This event is a collaboration with Black at Sussex and Women of Colour Brighton group.
This event welcomes queer, gender fluid, trans and non-binary students and staff who identify as Black, African, Carribean or mixed race.
