Reclaiming Us A Black Pride Wellness Movement is a Black-led community wellness organization serving Black LGBTQ+ communities, youth, and families across Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada. We provide practical support, HIV prevention education, and culturally rooted wellness experiences that help people connect, heal, and celebrate community.
OUR LEGACY
Reclaiming Us began with community care.
In 2001, Johanna P. Perez began serving alongside her mother, Dessie Lee Walker, feeding young people and families and showing up wherever there was a need. What started with food, compassion and commitment to care became more than two decades of grassroots community service.
In 2025, that legacy became Reclaiming Us, A Black Pride Wellness Movement.
Today, Reclaiming Us carries that legacy forward across Southern California and Las Vegas Nevada, creating spaces where people and families can feel seen, supported, connected and empowered to reclaim their lives and thrive.
In loving memory of Dessie Lee Walker, whose love for people and commitment to caring for community live on through Reclaiming Us.
HELP US CONTINUE THE IMPACT
Help us make sure people, families and communities have the support and opportunity they need to reclaim what comes next.
JOHANNA P. PEREZ
Founder & CEO
Nonprofit founder, HIV/AIDS advocate, grassroots organizer, and community wellness leader with 25 years of service, leading Black Pride wellness work across Southern California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
TIFFANI T. STANLEY
Chief Financial Officer
Property management professional, community advocate, and family support leader with 15 years of experience. She brings financial stewardship, lived experience, and deep commitment to helping families reclaim stability, support, and opportunity.