Depression in the African American Community: Healing Starts With Us — The Open Book

“The Open Book” explores the mental health epidemic of depression in the African American community: what it looks like, sounds like and feels like. Their aim is to alert, educate and transform individuals suffering from this illness who may be unaware.

The evening opens with a screening of the Healing Starts With Us “Open Book” campaign highlights featuring narration by Jeff Johnson and poignant remarks from such notables as Mo’Nique, Ruby Dee, John Amos, Susan L. Taylor, Geoffrey Canada, Felicia “Snoop” Pearson, Jamie Hector, Terry McMillan and the Rev. Al Sharpton.

Acclaimed author and mental health advocate, Terrie M. Williams, will lead a special segment that will stimulate dialogue, awareness, inspiration and healing. Audience testimonials will be shared, and mental health professionals from the HSWU Wellness Team will be on hand to provide guidance and assistance.

A Call to Action “to end the stigma associated with depression” will be announced. For information about pledging, visit www.healingstartswithus.net.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is $25 and includes a limited edition autographed copy of Terrie’s new book, “Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting,” a complimentary tasting of Cake Man Raven’s famous Red Velvet Cake and a surprise guest performance.

Date: Thursday, January 15 at 7 pm

Location: Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theatre

Price: $25

Purchase Tickets: Click here

This event will be recorded by The Stay Strong Foundation.
No unauthorized filming, recording or photography allowed.

For more information, please contact:
info@thestaystrongfoundation.org

Co-Sponsored by WBLS, Macy’s, EmblemHealth,
The Loreen Arbus Foundation, Studio9

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