Toward Racial Justice conversation series to focus on a look at racial trauma

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WITF’s series of virtual community conversations hosted by Charles Ellison addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond continues Thursday, July 2 at 7:00pm.

Join us as we examine Black Trauma & Mental Health. Repeated incidents of micro-aggression, workplace discrimination, racial profiling and police brutality have taken a toll on Black Americans. What is racial trauma and what are the mental health implications? We’ll explore the link between racism, mental and physical health.

Watch the conversation:

 

Panelists include:

Alphonso Nathan– LPC Licensed Professional Counselor & Co-Owner of a Private Psychiatric Practice Brightside Medical Associates and Vice President of a Private Counseling Practice Brightside Counseling
Dr. Ericka Pinckney, NCC, LPC — Independent Contractor and Associate Clinical Director – Intellectual Disability Services, Keystone Human Services
Kelsey Benn, Harrisburg
Dr. Altha J. Stewart — Senior Associate Dean, Community Health Engagement at UT Health Science Center-Memphis, and Director, Center for Health in Justice Involved Youth. She served as the 145^th President of the American Psychiatric Association, the first African American ever elected to this position.

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Our goal is to to elevate underrepresented voices with special emphasis on giving young people a platform to discuss their views. Race and racism are uncomfortable topics. Our objective is to help serve as a catalyst for change by bringing people together to discuss possible solutions and inspire collective action.

The committee of co-organizers include:

• Major Kristal M. Turner-Childs — Director, Bureau of Forensic Services, Pennsylvania State Police & WITF Board Member
• Mark Rhodes — Diversity Educator and Strategist, Owner of Key Learning Consultants and a Commissioner with the City of York Human Relations Commission
• Jankail Adams — Parent Liaison for the PA State GEAR UP-3 program, Harrisburg School District
• Sharia Benn — President & Executive Artistic Director of Sankofa African American Theatre Company

Join us every other Thursday night from 7:00 to 8:30pm (July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27) as we take an in depth look at topics such as:

• Housing Discrimination
• Education Disparities
• Policing, Safety & Belonging
• Healthcare Inequality
• And more…

The entire series will be live streamed and recorded so those unable to attend can watch, listen and share.