Midwest Black Girl Recess

Midwest Black Girl Recess Strengthening black women through camaraderie,healthy lifestyle choices,& networking 1 recess at a time!

This is what freedom looks like.Braids that speak stories.Hands that pass down culture.Movements rooted in joy, rhythm, ...
06/19/2025

This is what freedom looks like.

Braids that speak stories.
Hands that pass down culture.
Movements rooted in joy, rhythm, and resistance.
This Juneteenth, we celebrate the beauty, power, and softness of Black girlhood and womanhood…. past, present, and future.

We don’t just remember freedom.
We embody it through double Dutch, dancing in denim, and showing up in our full truth.

Because wellness is our revolution.
And joy? That’s our protest. 🖤✨






MBGR is teaming up with The East Loop for this year’s Delmar Loop Juneteenth Celebration and we want YOU to be part of i...
05/21/2025

MBGR is teaming up with The East Loop for this year’s Delmar Loop Juneteenth Celebration and we want YOU to be part of it!

Here’s how you can get involved:
• Double Dutch Jumpers for the News Segment
We’re filming a segment to highlight the celebration and want to feature some energetic double Dutch action! If you can jump, turn ropes, or just want to have fun come be part of it!
• Volunteers for the Day of the Celebration
Help us bring the event to life! We need individuals to assist with setup, guest support, and keeping the celebration smooth and welcoming for all.

Interested?
DM us or reply by 5/30/25 if you’re down to jump in (literally or figuratively)!

Let’s make this celebration vibrant, joyful, and unforgettable.

Hey everyone, as many of you know, our community was recently hit hard by a tornado. Many families have lost homes, esse...
05/20/2025

Hey everyone, as many of you know, our community was recently hit hard by a tornado. Many families have lost homes, essentials, and peace of mind. If you’re looking for ways to help, here are a few ways to make a real difference:

Supply Donation Drop-Offs:
Drop off items like bottled water, non-perishable food, diapers, hygiene kits, tarps, flashlights, and cleaning supplies at:
• O’Fallon Park YMCA – 4343 W. Florissant Ave.
• Urban League HQ – Kingshighway & Page
• 4theVille – 4144 Dr. MLK Dr.
• Work & Leisure STL – 3015 Locust St.
• Rockwell Beer Co. – 1320 S. Vandeventer
• City Foundry STL – May 21 from 5:30–8:30 p.m.
• Power Creative (former Holy Family Church) – 3221 Oak Hill, open May 20, 12–5 p.m.
• City Sprouts – 8807 Ladue Rd. (children’s items through May 22)

Monetary Donations:
• City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund
• United Way STL Storm Relief Fund
• St. Louis Disaster Relief Fund (via STL Community Foundation)
• Catholic Charities Disaster Relief

Want to Volunteer?
Groups like United Way, Action St. Louis, Friendly Temple, and God’s Pit Crew are organizing cleanup, distribution, and shelter support.

Even a small gesture can go a long way. Let’s show up for our neighbors.

To every kind of mama and every kind of heart today…Today, we celebrate you.The mom in the thick of raising littles.The ...
05/11/2025

To every kind of mama and every kind of heart today…

Today, we celebrate you.
The mom in the thick of raising littles.
The new mom still finding her rhythm.
The stepmom loving someone else’s babies like her own.
The woman who’s been a mother figure without ever giving birth.
The grieving mom, carrying loss that words can’t ease.
The daughter missing her mom deeply.
The one who never got the mom she needed.
The cycle breaker, the nurturer, the fierce protector, the soft place to land.

However Mother’s Day meets you this year whether with joy, tears, ache, or gratitude, you are seen.
You are honored.
You are loved.

From our hearts to yours,
Happy Mother’s Day.

MBGR x Girls Run STL = PURE JOYWe showed up in unity, moved in purpose, and created space for fun, culture, and connecti...
05/10/2025

MBGR x Girls Run STL = PURE JOY
We showed up in unity, moved in purpose, and created space for fun, culture, and connection.
From cheering on the girls to repping MBGR with pride, today was a reminder that joy is an act of resistance, and community is our superpower.

For the Girls. For the Culture. For Joy.
We rise. We recess. We keep going.

05/07/2025

🚨 This Saturday — Girls on the Run 5K Celebration! 🚨

Midwest Black Girl Recess will be OUTSIDE this Saturday, May 10, at Ballpark Village for the Girls on the Run St. Louis 5K Celebration!

We’re cheering, connecting, and repping MBGR all morning long. If you signed up to volunteer, check your email for final details arriving soon!

When Black women show up TOGETHER, the energy is unmatched. Let’s make an impact and support these amazing young runners!

📍 Ballpark Village
🗓 Saturday, May 10
🕗 8AM arrival for volunteers

See you there in your yellow MBGR tees and sun visors!

🚨 Recess on the Rise — Weather Update 🚨Due to the rain forecast and the safety concerns with wet steps and no covered ar...
05/03/2025

🚨 Recess on the Rise — Weather Update 🚨

Due to the rain forecast and the safety concerns with wet steps and no covered areas at Cahokia Mounds, we will reschedule tomorrow’s session of Recess on the Rise.

But no worries—this series continues every Saturday in May (except May 10 for Girls Run STL meet us BVP), so we have plenty more opportunities to rise together!

We’ll confirm which upcoming Saturday we’ll shift this kick-off climb to and keep you posted.

Thank you for understanding. The climb is just delayed, not denied.

We rise. We recess. We keep going. ❤️

Recess on the Rise | MBGR SeriesThis May, we move differently.Join us for free community movement sessions that center w...
04/18/2025

Recess on the Rise | MBGR Series
This May, we move differently.
Join us for free community movement sessions that center wellness, sisterhood, and reclaiming sacred space—one step at a time.

We start with affirmations, stretch with intention, and rise in community—because when we move together, we rise together.

No pressure. No perfection. Just space to show up.

Dates:
May 3 | May 10 (Girls Run STL) | May 17 | May 24 | May 31
Time: 8:00–9:00 AM
Location: Cahokia Mounds (Meet at the base)

Pull up with your water and good energy—we’ll take care of the rest.

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