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501(c)(3) nonprofit facilitating Black men’s soft landing place in the Twin Cities through storytelling & access to talk therapy, journaling & healing

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Good News: 1,500 The Black Parachute Journals are now in the hands of men and boys here in Minnesota.

Even Better News: we’re still working.

To learn more or support visit: blackparachute.org by @theblackparachute

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6 days ago

Last Friday, The Black Parachute had the opportunity to join NAMI Minnesota’s Fall Family Mental Health Trunk-or-Treat at Allianz Field alongside dozens of incredible community partners committed to supporting mental wellness.

Throughout the evening, we met families, shared conversations about mental health, and donated 40+ copies of The Black Parachute Journal to community members looking for tools to reflect, heal, and grow.

Thank you to NAMI Minnesota, Minnesota United FC, and everyone who stopped by our table. It was encouraging to see so many organizations coming together to make mental health resources more accessible in a fun, welcoming environment for families.

@nami_minnesota_helps
@mnufc taken in Allianz Field by @theblackparachute

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8 days ago

Still on a high from our first Mind & Movement Reset event. This month, we brought Black men together for a morning centered on journaling, honest conversation, mental health resources, & physical movement.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared space with us, and to NAMI MN & The Mali Center for helping make this experience possible.

@nami_minnesota_helps
@themalicenter

📸: Tae Shinder @brightstarspirit taken in The Mali Center by @theblackparachute

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21 days ago

🚨 Tomorrow’s Mind & Movement Reset event is sold out! 🚨

Thank you all for the overwhelming support. Come ready to connect, reflect & move your body.

See you in the morning. by @theblackparachute

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a month ago

A lot is happening at The Black Parachute.

Our new website is officially LIVE at blackparachute.org

And this weekend, we’re outside.

Saturday, September 19, we’re hosting our first-ever Mind & Movement Reset alongside @nami_minnesota_helps, a free mental health and wellness experience created for Black men and young men ages 16+ to collectively journal, workout, and connect.

Then on Sunday, September 20, you can find us at the Beyond the Smile: Suicide Awareness Walk @thesmileyfoundationmn , where we’ll be giving away journals at no cost.

There are only 4 days left until Mind & Movement Reset, and space is limited.

Visit blackparachute.org to learn more, register and see what’s next.

Limited spots left. Visit blackparachute.org to learn more & register! by @theblackparachute

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a month ago

This September for Suicide Prevention Month, The Black Parachute is doing something we’ve never done before: our very first guided journaling event.

On Saturday, Sept 19, we’re hosting our Mind & Movement Reset at The Mali Center in Saint Paul. 25 spots for Black men to journal, talk, learn some suicide prevention basics, & then get moving with a workout led by pro trainers. It’s completely free, you’ll walk away with your own copy of our journal + some event swag, & it’s Sponsored by NAMI Minnesota through the Healing Minnesota Community Fund @nami_minnesota_helps

Spots are first come, first served, so register now here or with link in bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998923333500?aff=oddtdtcreator

This September for Suicide Prevention Month, The Black Parachute is doing something we’ve never done before: our very first guided journaling event.

Spots are first come, first served, so register now here or with link in bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998923333500?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you’ve been needing a reason to check in on yourself, this is it.

We’re not stopping there. That Sunday, Sept 20, we’re tabling at Beyond the Smile: Suicide Awareness Walk at North Commons Park in Minneapolis hosted by The Smiley Foundation.

@thesmileyfoundationmn

Visit their page to register! @thesmileyfoundationmn by @theblackparachute

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2 months ago

WE’RE HALFWAY THERE.

Thanks to your support, The Black Parachute has officially raised $5,032 of our $10,000 fundraising goal.

And this milestone is about much more than a number.
So far in 2026:
📓 1,105 journals donated
🤝🏾 19 community pop-ups completed
🌱 Partnerships with organizations including: @nami_minnesota_helps @hueman_partnership @bomja.hq @savingspc @stateofmnartsboard State of MN Arts Board, Healthy Black Pregnancy, the Birth Equity Community Council, and more.

Every journal we give away creates another opportunity for a Black man or young man to pause, reflect, heal, and grow.

Donate to The Black Parachute using the link in bio

Donate now! Link in bio to support.

We’re also proud to support Saving Space Nonprofit’s 100 Books for 100 Black Men initiative, which provides books and journals to Black male college students while supporting their broader Man Talk programming, including bi-weekly group therapy sessions and scholarships.

please learn more about and support Saving Space at Svngspc.org by @theblackparachute

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2 months ago

Ever wonder what your donation actually supports? 👀 Every gift helps create safe spaces where Black male college students can access mental health resources, build meaningful community and receive the support they deserve. by @theblackparachute

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2 months ago

Just a reminder that our founder will be joining A Community Conversation on Everyday Health this Saturday from 11 AM-2 PM!

If you’re attending, stop by The Black Parachute table to pick up a free guided journal, connect, and learn more about the work we’re doing to support Black men’s mental wellness. Hope to see you there. by @theblackparachute

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2 months ago

Over the weekend, The Black Parachute reached a major milestone. We have now distributed more than 1,000 guided journals throughout the Twin Cities community...all while not charging a single cent.

Thank you to every person who started a conversation, shared a journal, partnered with us, donated, or trusted us with their story. by @theblackparachute

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2 months ago

This month, The Black Parachute will be out in the Twin Cities continuing our mission of putting free guided journals into the hands of Black men.

📍 August 8
Human Roots Health & Wellness
11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

📍 August 15
Community Conversation on Everyday Health hosted by @the.bsuiteco
11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Every journal is completely free while supplies last because healing shouldn’t come with a price tag. See you there. by @theblackparachute

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2 months ago

We’re back again this weekend at @825arts

Come see us for a free journal. by @theblackparachute

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3 months ago