ABOUT US
SPEARITWURX is in a California-based organization that
inspires inter-generational wellness.
We create experiences to transform lives through
Cultural Events, Community Convenings,
Professional Consulting and Wellness Coaching.
SPEARITWURX staff and consultants are inspired by love
inspires inter-generational wellness.
We create experiences to transform lives through
Cultural Events, Community Convenings,
Professional Consulting and Wellness Coaching.
SPEARITWURX staff and consultants are inspired by love
WE STAND WITH THE POWER OF LOVE
We believe that...
LOVE IS HEALING
All communities deserve the opportunity to cultivate, experience and share the healing power of Love.
LOVE AT ALL LEVELS
Love is the journey (not the destination) and involves our active participation at the individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.
LOVE TRANSFORMS TRAUMA
Authentic love activates a Culture of Wellness that allows us to reflect and transform our historical, racial and social trauma.
Wellness creates the conditions for us to thrive and fully express the greatness of our humanity.
OUR CO-FOUNDERS & DIRECTORS
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MIZAN ALKEBULAN-ABAKAH, MPH
CO FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mizan is the Co-Creator of Spearitwurx, an organization that inspires Intergenerational Wellness and Racial Healing through cultural arts, community events, strategic consulting and transformative educational experiences. Mizan is also a certified Healing Centered Engagement Trainer with Flourish Agenda and has a master’s degree in public health. Mizan is a published author and has been a featured lecturer, keynote speaker, and workshop presenter at Universities and Conferences throughout the nation. She is an experiential and Installation artist and has exhibited work throughout California. She is the artists and curator of the Experience Sankofa Project Living Museum. See more of Mizan's art HERE. Certified Therapeutic Yoga instructor by Niroga, Mizan incorporates creative expression and dynamic mindfulness into her work for social transformation. |
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SIZWE ANDREWS-ABAKAH
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT Sizwe is an Educator, Radical Healer and Mentor and has worked throughout the Bay Area. He has supported African American Wellness through the National Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Oakland Freedom School, Flourish Agenda's Camp Akili, Oakland Unified School District's Manhood Development Program, and Determination Black Men's Group at United Roots to name a few. As Co-Founder and Director of Cultural Engagement at Spearitwurx, he approaches the work with passion and insight. Sizwe believes that connectedness is our currency and building authentic intimacy is key in our relationships. The practice of being vulnerable with each other can helps us get to a place of transformation and liberation. Sizwe utilizes his skills as performer to build awareness, connection and open doors to self-mastery. Sizwe, also known as Spear of the Nation, is an MC and producer. Spear has released 11 studio albums, both as a solo artists and with the groups Lunar Heights and Potliquor, and has been featured on a host of songs over the past 20 years of his career. To see more about Spear of the nation music, see www.spearofthenation.com Sizwe is the lead actor in two films produced by 393 films: “Tent City” which highlights the impact of unprocessed grief on mental health in America, the toll that gentrification has taken on the city of Oakland and ignites a call to action to reclaim our humanity in the midst of our ever-changing world. “So Beautiful” is a docudrama that was shot in Oakland and South Africa, in the land of Sizwe (Eastern Cape). |
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OUR CONSULTANTS & SPECIALISTS
FIYAH ABAKAH
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Fiyah is a youth leader, chef, and entrepreneur that is thriving in the Bay Area. As the creator of the Be Well Family Podcast, he continually engages youth and hard-to-reach communities in meaningful conversations about health, wellness and sustainable living.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Fiyah is a youth leader, chef, and entrepreneur that is thriving in the Bay Area. As the creator of the Be Well Family Podcast, he continually engages youth and hard-to-reach communities in meaningful conversations about health, wellness and sustainable living.
PAULINE HAYNES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Pauline Haynes is a mother, grandmother, mentor, healing touch practitioner, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trainer, and Life Coach. As a resident of Sacramento for nearly 4 decades, she has deep roots in engaging community in creative experiences that inspire wellness and peace.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Pauline Haynes is a mother, grandmother, mentor, healing touch practitioner, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Trainer, and Life Coach. As a resident of Sacramento for nearly 4 decades, she has deep roots in engaging community in creative experiences that inspire wellness and peace.
SHAKAJAMAL
MEDIA SPECIALIST
ShakaJamal is a culturally innovative artist and filmmaker from Oakland, California. He is the founder of Olu8 Film & Culture and Olu8 Records; creative spaces for the production of dynamic sound, story and visuals. ShakaJamal is a 200 Hour Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and CFO (Chief Flexibility Officer) of Namaste Ready; an organization that provides yoga and self care healing practices designed to activate and support the healing powers of the Black Community
MEDIA SPECIALIST
ShakaJamal is a culturally innovative artist and filmmaker from Oakland, California. He is the founder of Olu8 Film & Culture and Olu8 Records; creative spaces for the production of dynamic sound, story and visuals. ShakaJamal is a 200 Hour Certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and CFO (Chief Flexibility Officer) of Namaste Ready; an organization that provides yoga and self care healing practices designed to activate and support the healing powers of the Black Community
TINA BATHSHEBA HARAMBE
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE SPECIALIST
Tina Bathsheba Harambe is a Restorative Justice Practitioner, Healing Circle Facilitator and Restorative Practice Trainer. She has served the Bay area for nearly 3 decades and is the Founder of Innerworks Collective, an organization that supports mindfulness, and restorative consulting across the nation.
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE SPECIALIST
Tina Bathsheba Harambe is a Restorative Justice Practitioner, Healing Circle Facilitator and Restorative Practice Trainer. She has served the Bay area for nearly 3 decades and is the Founder of Innerworks Collective, an organization that supports mindfulness, and restorative consulting across the nation.
SIFU SANTOS
INNER-G + MOVEMENT SPECIALIST
Santos S.O.U.L. has a 20 + years of study & apprenticeship in the Asian, African, & Indigenous InnerG Arts. (QiGong, GungFu, TaiChi, Reiki, Kriya) Join Sifu Santos for Affirmations to activate your esteem, while exploring the InnerG systems of your body and the space around you. Cultivate your InnerG, Master your Peace! “I’m Changing My World by Changing Me
INNER-G + MOVEMENT SPECIALIST
Santos S.O.U.L. has a 20 + years of study & apprenticeship in the Asian, African, & Indigenous InnerG Arts. (QiGong, GungFu, TaiChi, Reiki, Kriya) Join Sifu Santos for Affirmations to activate your esteem, while exploring the InnerG systems of your body and the space around you. Cultivate your InnerG, Master your Peace! “I’m Changing My World by Changing Me
RODNEY SINO-CRUZ AKA DJ ICEWATER
AUDIO ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Rodney Sino-Cruz aka DJ Icewater is an audio engineer and DJ with over 2 decades of experience. A veteran of countless gigs, his aim is to curate vibrant sonic experiences
AUDIO ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Rodney Sino-Cruz aka DJ Icewater is an audio engineer and DJ with over 2 decades of experience. A veteran of countless gigs, his aim is to curate vibrant sonic experiences
OUR CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS:
We See you . . . We Thank You . . .
San Francisco Department of Children Youth & Families
Office of African American Male Achievement
Determination Men's Group / United Roots
California School Based Health Alliance
National School Based Health Alliance
National CARES Mentoring Movement
Alameda County Health Care Services
University of California, San Francisco
Brenkwitz Continuation High School
Brotherhood of Elders Network
Oakland Unified School District
Ujima Adult & Family Services
West County Mandarin School
West Oakland Middle School
Dr. Bronners Soap Company
The California Endowment
San Francisco Foundation
La Clinica de la Raza, Inc.
Cornerstore Music Group
Children's Defense Fund
Kingmakers of Oakland
Yu Ming Charter School
East Side Arts Alliance
Public Health Institute
Decriminalize Nature
Akonadi Foundation
Stanford University
Black Culture Zone
Flourish Agenda
Youth Together
The Pharcyde
San Francisco Department of Children Youth & Families
Office of African American Male Achievement
Determination Men's Group / United Roots
California School Based Health Alliance
National School Based Health Alliance
National CARES Mentoring Movement
Alameda County Health Care Services
University of California, San Francisco
Brenkwitz Continuation High School
Brotherhood of Elders Network
Oakland Unified School District
Ujima Adult & Family Services
West County Mandarin School
West Oakland Middle School
Dr. Bronners Soap Company
The California Endowment
San Francisco Foundation
La Clinica de la Raza, Inc.
Cornerstore Music Group
Children's Defense Fund
Kingmakers of Oakland
Yu Ming Charter School
East Side Arts Alliance
Public Health Institute
Decriminalize Nature
Akonadi Foundation
Stanford University
Black Culture Zone
Flourish Agenda
Youth Together
The Pharcyde
OUR FUNDERS & SUPPORTERS
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Jeb & Edith Eddy | Carlos Plazola | and YOU!
