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Black History is Every Month
March 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
| Location: | Richcraft Hall |
| Cost: | Free |
School of Social Work’s Black History Committee Presents:
Black History is every month: A love Letter to the African, Caribbean and Black Community.
Date: March 19th, 2024
Dinner: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Event Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Richcraft Hall, Carleton University
This event emphasizes Black History as an integral part of Canadian History, encouraging continuous learning and celebration throughout the year beyond the confines of Black History Month, which is held in February. This year’s celebration centres wellness, uplift, gratitude, and resilience within the ACB community.
Highlights of the evening will include exploring the strengths, challenges, and triumphs of the ACB community through various engaging activities such as food, cultural understanding, recognition, music, storytelling, and artistic expressions. We are particularly excited about the special performances, panel conversation, dynamic keynote presentation from CEO of Francis Psychotherapy and Consulting Services and esteemed social worker, Roxanne Francis. The event will be hosted by Nana aba Duncan, Carleton University Associate Professor and Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity, and Inclusion Studies.
Registration for this event is now closed!
Keynote Speaker: Roxanne Francis, MSW; RSW & CEO of Francis Psychotherapy
Roxanne Francis is a trained psychotherapist and group practice owner with more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She started her journey as a social worker and social justice warrior. Now, as the CEO of Francis Psychotherapy, Roxanne is an industry leader who knows how to use her skills and keep it real at the same time. Organizations benefit from her straightforward and actionable advice.
As the CEO of Francis Psychotherapy and Consulting Services, Roxanne supports the leadership teams at forward-thinking corporations and organizations to care for the mental health of their staff. Leaders learn how to foster an environment that supports mental wellness. As a skilled expert on Anti-Black Racism and Racial Trauma, Roxanne is an asset to companies and nonprofits looking to respond proactively to issues of racial diversity and inclusion. Along with consulting on structural and policy changes for more equitable workplaces.
Event Host: Nana Aba Duncan, Associate Professor; School of Journalism and Communication Studies
Nana aba Duncan has been reshaping journalism since she first entered the industry.
Ghanaian-born and Canadian-raised, Nana aba realized the power of stories—and who gets to tell them—while completing her Masters of Journalism at Western University. After graduation, her career began in 2004 as the Journalists For Human Rights country director for Ghana.
As Carleton University’s inaugural Carty Chair in Journalism, Diversity and Inclusion Studies, Nana aba is working to reshape the long-accepted basics of journalism to allow for more sensitive and inclusive reporting and reporters. In her new Journalism and Belonging (JOUR 3401) course, she aims to help students discover how to be more inclusive journalists, report on their communities and other communities, and learn how bias impacts editorial decisions and career paths.
Event Panelists:
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| Adrienne Coddett- Community Advocate and High School Educator | Noah Inniss- Parchment- Community Builder |
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| Clarissa Arthur- Author and Executive Director | Jamila Ahmed- Equity Consultant and Therapist |
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| John Kofi Dapaah – Pianist | Michael Hanna- Vocalist | Nambi- Vocalist & Guitarist |
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| Jamaal Amir Akbari- Spoken Word Artist | DJ Velvet |
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