Divine Radiance is a creative mentorship program designed for Black girls and gender expansive youth in Oakland. Bringing in tools that support emotional wellness, creative expression, professional success, and self-confidence.
Weekly Creative workshops led by Alie Jones & Evin Glaude will include guest speakers with experiential offerings, holistic healing practices, and affirmation sessions with Brittany Tanner.
Topics include: Self Awareness, Empathy, Boundaries, Creative Collaboration, Compassionate Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Healthy Relationships.
Registration is OPEN!
This program is for:
Black girls (girls, femmes, nonbinary)
In High School (9th-12th grade)
In Oakland
Program details:
When: Every Thursday 4:30pm-6:30pm
Dates: February 4-May 6, 2026
Age Range: 9-12th graders
Location: Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe 546 9th St, Oakland
This project is a part of our Write, Speak, Heal partnership with Youth Speaks and Divine Radiance funded by the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth.
Divine Radiance is a culturally aligned mentorship program designed to support the emotional wellness, creative expression, self-confidence, and professional success of high school-aged Black girls and gender expansive youth in Oakland, CA.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Founder & Program Director:
Alie Jones (She/Her)
Alie Jones is a writer, artist, and Creole mermaid. She is the author of Saltwater Moonshine, a poetry collection that honors her matrilineal Louisiana Creole heritage through poetry, music, and reflections of love.
Teaching Artist
Brittany Tanner (She/Her)
Brittany Tanner is a music artist, mother, creative, and entrepreneur based in the Bay Area. Her work centers on community enrichment through healing arts.
Alchemy Wellness Coordinator
Evin Glaude (They/She)
Evin Glaude is your steward in healing & liberation through herbal education & tools, plant-based nourishment. Afro centric crafts and culturally expressive arts healing.