Sovern is an intersectional 
​community center, 
located in LA’s West Adams district, focused on supporting Black and Indigenous women​ and gender non-binary people.

We offer subsidized creative and wellness programming that empowers, heals and eliminates barriers - 
resulting in healthier humans with stronger
professional and economic opportunities.

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​We are committed to amplifying Black and Indigenous voices through our platform including BIWOC artists, makers and practitioners who lead our core programming. 

Everything we do supports our community's mental health and well-being. We provide free and donation based offerings that provide nourishment and connection.

In addition to our group programming, we feature rotating art exhibitions, host artists in our residence unit, and support emerging wellness practitioners who offer 1:1 services in our healing suite.

Image of Erlinda Carter, one of Sovern's co-founders, embracing community sound healer Shanee Fin against a soft yellowish beige background.

OUR WORLD IS SOFT, SAFE, 
​& FULL OF POWER.

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Here..

•We are all equal, yet we prioritize those marginalized in the outside world. 

•We celebrate our differences.

•Creative and wellness practices are for everyone. 

•We've removed barriers so you can be yourself and present.
 
•Our leadership is non-hierarchical 
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•We value menstruating bodies  

SOVERN LEADERSHIP

Sovern is run as a collective where decisions are made together as a council. Council members (left to right) are Erlinda Carter, Rima Thierry, and Nicole Shostak-Sabourian.

Image of Sovern's 3 co-founders sitting against a grey background. From left to right: Erlinda Carter, Rima Thierry, and Nicole Sabourian.

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