Virtual Open House for This Is My Brave 2021: Stories from the Black Community
Thursday, July 30 at 8PM EST / 7PM CST / 5PM PST on Zoom
Register now for this Zoom event with Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster and Dr. Kya Conner, producers of This Is My Brave 2021: Stories from the Black Community. Learn more about this unique presentation which will take place virtually in January 2021. This show will feature black storytellers from around the nation presenting essays, original music, comedy, and poetry that addresses their experience living with — or loving someone with — a mental health condition.
Registration is free!
COVID-19 has forced us to adjust our plans for the coming months. It has not, however, changed our commitment to bringing stories of hope and recovery to those who need it the most. Until we can meet again in person, This Is My Brave will virtually present the stories of cast members who have lived experience with mental illness and addiction.
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.
