Eight Changes for Racial Equity
Juneteenth is a recognition of American history where on June 19, 1865 (only 156 years ago) more than 250,000 enslaved black people were informed they were free. This was an astounding 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed in 1863. The month of June is a specific time to reflect on this moment of history, reconcile with the past, present and how we see the future. Black Americans are only 2-3 generations removed from slavery and still suffer from systems permeated with racial bias. The fight for true and complete freedom still continues.
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CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH 2024 WITH 8CRE AND NIH
Supporters of 8CRE are celebrating Juneteenth with 19 Days of Welllness, focused on self, family/friends, and community. Over 19 days, join an NIH webinar, spend time each day on a different practice, from emotional self-care (e.g., practicing gratitude) to financial health check-ins to enjoying time in nature.
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JUNE 5
Speaker: Nakela Cook, MD, MPH
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JUNE 17
Speakers: Griffin Rodgers, MD
Neil Powe, MD
Vence Bonham, JD
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2023 Juneteenth Webinars
Speakers: NIMH Director Joshua A. Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. and NIMH Clinical Psychologist Krystal M. Lewis, Ph.D.
Speaker: Natalie A. Solomon-Brimage, MPH
Speaker: Richard T. Benson, M.D., Ph.D.