Stories from the Black Community – vol 1

Name: Stories from the Black Community – vol 1
Start: 2021-01-18T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2021-01-18T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Zoom meeting

Monday 01.18 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Please join us virtually on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for a powerful and unforgettable experience! On Monday, January 18, 2021 at 7PM ET we will share the gift of authentic stories of mental health healing, recovery and resilience from courageous leaders in the Black community. Our hope is that our storytellers from around the nation inspire you to find hope in your own life experiences and circumstances, and/or provide you with the awareness needed to encourage a friend or loved one. There is freedom in fighting the stigmas that keep us silent on important issues!

Tickets are FREE. Donations are greatly appreciated and enable us to continue this work to eliminate stigma and increase hope for all people who suffer in silence. It’s okay not to be okay. There’s hope and brighter days ahead!

*Due to some adult content and strong language, parental guidance is advised for children under 13.

Due to COVID-19, This Is My Brave: Stories from the Black Community will be performed virtually to ensure the safety of our storytellers, audience members, and staff. The event will be streamed online for a global audience on Monday, January 18, 2021.

This Is My Brave hosts storytelling performances across the United States each year, giving everyday community members a chance to stand on stage and share their personal experiences with mental illness or substance use disorders. Many are sharing stories publicly for the very first time. Cast members feel seen, understood, and less alone, and audience members learn more about and empathize with performers.

Each This Is My Brave performance is produced by a local producer or partner organization, with support from This Is My Brave. Performances encompass perspectives on many forms of mental illness or substance use disorder, including depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, and more. Stories are shared via spoken word essay, original poetry, comedy, dance, or original music.