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We are excited to relaunch our Parenting While Black series in 2022! This free webinar series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Black families. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations!
The six-part series begins on Monday, March 7, 2022, and will be held every other Monday, from 3 to 4:30 PM ET / 12 to 1:30 PM PT, through May 16, 2022. All webinars are 1 hour followed by a NEW 30-minute Q&A session with our parent panelists. You are invited to attend any and all episodes that interest you!
This series will be moderated by Eurnestine Brown, Ph.D.,
Director of Relational Equity and Belonging at the Brazelton Touchpoints Center.
All webinars have live Spanish translation and closed captioning available.
Register for individual webinars or the entire series here.
Webinar 1:
Centering Our Black Joy and Excellence with Our Children, Families, and Communities
Monday, March 7, 2022, 3–4:30 PM ET / 12–1:30 PM PT
Join us as we come together to reaffirm Black Joy and Excellence. We will discuss how together, we can continue to foster the brilliance and resilience of Black infants, children, families, and communities. We recognize that Black Joy radiates from within – our hearts, minds, soul, and spirit. Our conversation will highlight the many ways Black Joy keeps our children healthy, safe, culturally grounded, protected, and most importantly, loved.
Featuring:
Dr. Iheoma Iruka,
Mom, Founding Director, Equity Research Action Coalition;
Research Professor, Department of Public Policy and Fellow,
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Ed Greene,
Father, Grandfather, Former Director of Global Outreach for Sesame Workshop;
Former VP for Children, Youth & Digital Media Literacy at the Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN);
Chief Strategy Officer at Edgreenestrategies.com; and Research Fellow at Knology
Download Episode 1 resources here
What is Black Joy?
Webinar 2:
Infertility, Fertility, and Birthing People: the Black Birthing Experiences
Monday, March 21, 2022, 3–4:30 PM ET / 12–1:30 PM PT
Join us as we explore the collective experiences of navigating fertility, pregnancy, and available birth options for ourselves as Black expectant families. Learn about strategies and concrete steps you can take to advocate for yourself, birthing people and your family when you feel hopeful and vulnerable before, during, and after becoming a family.
Featuring:
Aaron Doctor, MD
OB/GYN, Resident Physician
Morehouse School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Venus Standard, MSN
Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas.
Certified Nurse Midwife, DONA Doula, and Assistant Clinical Professor
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler, Ph.D., MSN
Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas.
Certified Nurse Midwife and Assistant Clinical Professor
Duke University School of Nursing
Stephanie Devane-Johnson, Ph.D., MSN,
Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas.
Certified Nurse Midwife, and Associate Professor in Midwifery
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Midwifery Department
Download Episode 2 resources here
Webinar 3:
Black Mental Health Matters: Being Black in White Spaces
Monday, April 4, 2022, 3–4:30 PM ET / 12–1:30 PM PT
Let’s continue to shine more light on Black mental health and well-being. Join in our discussion and explore ways we can advocate for our children as they navigate the world around them. We will explore strategies and concrete steps for creating authentic and embracing spaces for our Black children and youth and each other as parents and caregivers. Share in the conversation.
Featuring:
Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite
Board-Certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist
CEO and Founder of Well Minds Psychiatry and Consulting Company, PLLC
Antonio Wheeler, MSW, CADC, MA
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, Founder
Anchored In Wellness Chicago
Dr. Kimya Barden
Psychotherapist; Associate Professor of Urban Community Studies,
Chicago Northeastern Illinois University;
Co-creator, The Speaker Shop
Download Episode 3 resources here
Webinar 4:
Elevating Our Racial Identity: Flourishing in Blackness Across the Life Span
Monday, April 18, 2022, 3–4:30 PM ET / 12–1:30 PM PT
Join in to discuss strategies for centering and supporting the development of robust racial identities in Black children and youth. Explore ways we can intentionally create a sense of belonging and connectedness as Black children grow into their cultural, ethnic, and racial identities. Our conversation will highlight the strengths, challenges, and resilience within the Black family and community in raising our children and youth.
Featuring:
Dr. William P. Jackson
Founder, Village of Wisdom (VOW)/Black Genius,
Educational Psychologist – Measurement & Evaluation
Dr. Mavis Sanders
Senior Research Scholar of Black children and families,
Child Trends
Download Episode 4 resources here
Webinar 5:
Thriving in the Midst: Grounding and Uplifting Our Babies, Children, Families, and Communities
Monday, May 2, 2022, 3–4:30 PM ET / 12–1:30 PM PT
During this conversation, we will highlight ways Black children, families, and communities continue to thrive in the midst of the changing global world. We will discuss strategies Black families and communities have utilized to nurture, protect, and raise up their children and families to not only survive but to thrive.
Featuring:
Dr. Leah Austin
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)
Freddie E. Taylor
Urban Intellectuals (UI)
Download Episode 5 resources here
Webinar 6:
Literacy, Technology, and Art: Healing the Harm and Centering Our Joy in Raising Black Infants, Children, and Youth
Monday, May 16, 2022, 3–4:30 PM ET / 12–1:30 PM PT
Featuring:
Dr. Stephanie Jolly-Curenton
Anthony Frasier
ABF Creative
Download Episode 6 resources here
Questions? Contact Eva Rivera at eva.rivera@childrens.harvard.edu
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