Choose how you’ll play
Everyone can open the link and take turns drawing, or one person can read from a shared phone.
Brown Sugar Circle
A supportive community for Black women in Los Angeles.
Picnic edition
Come as you are.
Leave knowing somebody.
A shuffled deck for Black women to meet, laugh, and find common ground—open it on every phone or use one together.
Before you begin
Make a little room for each other.
Draw, ask, answer—or pass
When it’s your turn, draw a card and ask the group. No one owes the circle a story.
Listen without fixing
Be curious, leave space, and ask before offering advice. Personal stories stay here.
Opening icebreaker
Share your name, your neighborhood, and one small thing bringing you joy right now.
Keep it easy—about 30 seconds each.
Shuffled deck
Card 1 of 48
Warm up01
Take turns around the circle—or pass.
There are no wrong answers. Let people finish before jumping in.
Closing round
Leave the circle with intention.
In one word, how are you leaving this conversation?
What is one thing you heard that you want to remember?
If it feels mutual, who would you like to stay connected with?
A few new names. A little more community.
Thank you for showing up with warmth, curiosity, and care.
Host guide
A warm welcome for every circle.
Best setup
Invite guests to sit in small circles. Open the cards on one shared phone or let everyone use their own.
Before guests arrive
- Arrange seating in small circles so everyone can hear and take part.
- Share this link by text or QR code so guests can open the cards.
- Help guests find a seat and welcome anyone arriving on their own.
30-minute opening flow
- 0–3
Move into groups and open the link on one or more phones.
- 3–7
Read the agreements and do the opening icebreaker.
- 7–24
Draw 5–7 cards. Let the conversation breathe.
- 24–30
Use the closing round and invite optional contact exchange.
What to say
“Welcome to Brown Sugar Circle. Find a comfortable seat with a few other women, open the link, and tap ‘Let’s play.’ Once everyone is settled, you can each draw a shuffled card and ask it to the group, or use one phone together. You can answer any prompt—or pass. The goal isn’t to impress anyone; it’s simply to leave knowing a few more names.”