Returning to Self: Black History Month on Governors Island

he Trust for Governors Island announced Returning to Self, a free indoor gathering in honor of Black History Month that centers healing, creativity, and collective care, presented in partnership with A Safe Space Mentor.

Taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Arts Center at Governors Island, Returning to Self will bring together artists, healers, and educators for an afternoon of restorative experiences that allows participants to slow down, honor their feelings, and begin to return to themselves. 

Workshops and activations include:

• Sound Bath: “On Gathering,” with Rena Anakwe

• Hydrosols: The Healing Power of Plants with Adaku Utah and Oko Farms 

• Breath & Body: A Somatic Exploration with A Safe Space Mentor

• Typewriter Poetry with Dylan Gilbert and the Poetry Society of New York 

• Make Your Own Bouquet with Governors Island Nature

• Food and drink from Makina Café