Mental Health and Wellness in the African American Community: The Second Annual Black Symposium in Mansfield, Ohio

President Joe Biden honored civil rights activist Medgar Evers and commemorated Juneteenth by hosting a concert at the White House on June 10. This event served as a way to remember the significance of these important moments in history.

In Mansfield, Ohio, the Legacy Academy of Excellence and NAMI Richland County are coming together to present the second annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium. The symposium aims to celebrate the importance of mental health and wellness in the African American community. It will address the challenges faced by the Black community regarding mental health and provide support for those affected. Additionally, it will focus on supporting loved ones with mental illness and breaking the cycle of the school-to-prison pipeline.

This free event is made possible through partnerships with Mansfield UMADAOP, North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, and Richland County Children Services (RCCS). It will feature dinner, fun activities, and celebrations for families from 2:30-7 p.m., with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. for a welcome reception followed by the symposium at 3 p.m. Guests can obtain free tickets for this event on eventbrite.com or contact Carla James, principal of Legacy Academy of Excellence, at 419-573-9895 for more information about attending or volunteering at this important celebration of mental health and wellness in the African American community.