These Offerings are Open to the Melanated Community Everywhere: Tell a friend and invite them to attend!

The PlayFul HUE

Connect online with others around the US and the World
Carolyn Renée and Masankho Banda

ONLINE

For the Melanated InterPlay Community!

Each month, join us online to connect with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the InterPlay community, alongside BIPOC leaders from around the world.


The PlayFul HUE in 2025

• BIPOC Loving Container Group InterPlay Focus Session

The Loving Container is a healing space created by and for BIPOC, offering support for grief, trauma, and issues related to racial oppression. Using the InterPlay Focus Session Form, a certified InterPlay leader (CIL) holds space for healing, whether in a one-on-one or small group setting. These sessions are offered free of charge.


How It Works:

A Focus Session provides a sacred space for healing and support around personal challenges, including the impact of COVID-19 and racial trauma. To schedule a session, email LOVING@interplay.org. You can request a one-on-one session or a group setting with a small supportive BIPOC community.


• InterPlay BIPOC Points of Collaboration

Led by Carolyn Renée & Sacil Armstrong, RET Director

Event Details:

Wednesday, October 1

7:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm PT

Online


Come together for play and connection! Meet new InterPlay friends, collaborate on ideas, and share stories in a welcoming, InterPlayful space. Whether you're new to InterPlay or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.


Click InterPlay BIPOC Points of Collaboration Zoom Link to start or join this scheduled Zoom meeting.

Passcode: breathe

A reminder will be sent prior to each meeting if you join the contact list.


For more details or to ensure you're on the contact list, email BIPOC@interplay.org


Date and Time Zones: Check the offerings list below.


Why BIPOC ONLY?

BIPOC communities have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and racial oppression, as reported by sources including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Associated Press. While other communities have also been affected, the trauma faced by BIPOC communities—stemming from centuries of grief, loss, and systemic injustice—runs deep. For generations, these communities have pressed forward without fully addressing or healing from the hidden wounds beneath the surface.


InterPlay offers unique body wisdom tools and practices that provide release and relief, empowering individuals through Focus Sessions to heal and reclaim their strength.

Cost: FREE and donations to InterPlay welcome!

Registration/Information: Email BIPOC@interplay.org using the link above.

Venue

Online Ongoing Classes & Groups

ONLINE
Leaders
Carolyn Renée
Carolyn Renée Morris (“Renée”) is a Naturopathic Wellness Practitioner, Certified InterPlay Leader, and Teaching Artist whose work lives at the intersection of healing and the creative arts. She brings people together through art-infused, integrative wellness practices that foster connection, resilience, and collective well-being. Rooted in her leadership within national nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, Renée’s work spans creative expression, fundraising and development, and expanding access to the arts for diverse communities. Her approach weaves together movement, story, voice, and energy-based practices—creating spaces where individuals and communities can reconnect with their innate wisdom and each other.
Masankho Banda

Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc—African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Masankho can also be reached at these phone numbers: +265 99 255 5338 or 88 113 8655 (available on Whatsapp / FaceTime)

Also: Skype : kamsisi
Facebook / Twitter: storytelling4u

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