Tag: JR Valre

A quarter-acre sanctuary in deep West Oakland is redefining what community healing can look like. Obsidian Healing Camp, a Black and Indigenous-owned collective, offers free and donation-based classes, cultural programming and wellness services—from yoga and sound healing to writing workshops, bike repair and a food bank—all rooted in a philosophy of collective healing and community care. JR Valrey speaks with the founders about the vision behind the camp, why Oakland was the natural home for it, and how they’re creating a welcoming space for healing, organizing and restoration.