Building a Legacy of Healing, Empowerment, and Connection.
Reviving Roots
Our Story
Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness began in 2019, founded by Marlee James with a vision to create a space where Black mental health and wellness could thrive. The murder of George Floyd in 2020, right here in Minneapolis, and the inequities highlighted by COVID-19 created an urgent demand for Black-centered healing. Yet, with only 4% of psychologists in the U.S. being Black, culturally attuned care was hard to find.
In response, Reviving Roots became more than a wellness space—it became a sanctuary. Grounded in a relational cultural lens, we grew to offer therapy, yoga, boxing, massage, and community spaces that prioritize Black wellness. Today, we continue to decolonize mental health and provide holistic care, empowering individuals and communities to heal, connect, and thrive.
Our Vision
Reviving Roots is working toward a world where Black folx embody our own boundless power in connection with ourselves and others, our past and our future.
Mission
At Reviving Roots, our mission is to create a Black centered, Black serving, Black affirming communal space and mental wellness services, conjuring a legacy of health, wealth and healing.
Values
Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness values transparency, collectivism, respect, authenticity, intentionality, embodiment and spirituality.
Support Black Mental Health
The need for culturally responsive mental health services for the Black community has never been more apparent. Following the tragic events of 2020, voices within our community highlighted both the desire for healing and the barriers to accessing care.
The Flourish Fund was created to reduce these barriers, providing high-quality, anti-racist mental health support through Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness. Your donation supports a legacy of health and healing for the Black community.
The Flourish Fund is a fiscal sponsee of Fiscal Sponsorship Allies.
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