Adam4Adam Raises $10,000 For The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) - PRNewswire
Adam4Adam Raises $10,000 For The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) - PRNewswire |
- Adam4Adam Raises $10,000 For The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) - PRNewswire
- These Mental Health Resources For Black Women Can Offer Immediate Support - The Zoe Report
- Atlanta woman launches live HBCU bingo - Atlanta Journal Constitution
| Adam4Adam Raises $10,000 For The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) - PRNewswire Posted: 05 Jun 2020 05:15 AM PDT MONTREAL, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Adam4Adam has raised a total of $10,000 for the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) as part of its week-long Pride campaign to support Black Lives Matter Movement. Adam4Adam app and website users were able to raise a bit under $5,000 and Adam4Adam is proud to round it up to $5,000 and then top it with an additional $5,000. This initiative is part of Adam4Adam's commitment to support the Black LGBTQ community. This is not the first time Adam4Adam had pledged its support to an LGBT organization. For the past four years, Adam4Adam and its users have been raising funds for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) come December 1 of each year. In 2019 alone, Adam4Adam matched its users' contributions and a total of $9,310 was raised and donated to ETAF. "We wanted our organization to find a cause to support to make an impact during these trying times because people of color (POC) have always been a huge part of our community since 2003, and we wanted to give back and show our support to our black friends within the LGBTQ community!" says David Lesage, COO of Adam4Adam. "And then we found NBJC, an organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and same gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS." Further, Mr. Lesage said, "Fifty-three percent of Adam4Adam members are people of color, this probably makes us the most diverse LGBTQ dating community online and we are very proud of that. This campaign, therefore, is but a part of Adam4Adam's duty to the community. We know that we are stronger and more beautiful with all of you!" For more information, or to schedule an interview with Adam4Adam executives about the company's commitment to gay/bi/trans/queer health, contact David Lesage at [email protected]. About Adam4Adam SOURCE Adam4Adam  |
| These Mental Health Resources For Black Women Can Offer Immediate Support - The Zoe Report Posted: 05 Jun 2020 11:47 AM PDT  Studies have long shown Black women are more prone to struggling with mental health. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of American, "Data shows that, for Black women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts." With the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others at top of mind, more than ever emotional wellness is crucial, and mental health resources and therapy for Black women can help in offering support. Fortunately, methods like therapy are a bit easier to access at the moment, says Dr. LaToya Gaines, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist. "Given the pandemic that is occurring, some insurance companies are waiving copays for mental health services meaning that you can see a therapist at no cost," Dr. Gaines explains. "It is important to check with your individual insurance company to verify your individual benefits." There are also directories to professionals who offer sliding scale sessions — Dr. Gaines recommends are Open Path and Better Help — and even a slew of apps offering free subscriptions due to COVID-19. If you're looking for alternative resources that don't need appointments, podcasts can offer immediate help. "For resources at home, I recommend the podcast Therapy for Black Girls by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford," Dr. Gaines notes. "She covers a number of mental health topics including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and much more!" Also, Dr. Gaines adds that the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a page dedicated to resources specifically for the Black community. "There are websites, treatment directories, and videos on different topics such as stress, trauma, and grief." If you seek a more collaborative experience, many wellness clubs and communities are offering virtual gatherings. Chicago-based wellness hub Sista Afya holds free virtual group sessions, that cover relevant topics like overcoming difficult news and mental health during times of uncertainty. Some free support options include the Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective, which hosts virtual events like meditation and reiki healing sessions. No matter what the specific need may be, there's an emotional support resource out there to help. Ahead, 10 great options to check out ASAP. Mental Health For Black Women: Ethel's ClubFounded by Naj Austin and located in Brooklyn, Ethel's Club is a social and wellness destination that creates healing spaces specifically for people of color. Currently the organization is hosting free virtual gatherings and healing sessions for the Black community. To attend, simply sign up on the waiting list provided on the Ethel's Club website. Mental Health For Black Women: Dive In Well"At Dive in Well we create space, community, conversation, and change for a more diverse and equitable wellness industry though online and offline experiences," Maryam Ajayi, founder of Dive in Well (DIW), tells TZR. DIW offers a couple of different services for its community, including The Deep Dive workshop series, which promotes thought-provoking conversation around topics like diversity in the digital wellness space and decolonizing digital therapy. Tickets range from $10 (for BIPOC) to $30 (for non-POC). If you can't afford to attend a workshop, there are still options. "For us personally, if there are any people from marginalized communities that are unable to attend because of finances, we offer free complimentary tickets and sliding scale," says Ajayi. "And we just implore that if people have jobs, or if they are white or white-passing and they have jobs, that they donate to help cover the costs of someone [who can't afford to attend]." Mental Health For Black Women: BEAMBlack Emotional And Mental Health Collective's (BEAM) mission is to create a world where there are no barriers to Black healing. BEAM offers free programs and trainings for students, advocates, activists, and organizations that cover everything from learning necessary leadership skills and mental health diagnosis to reiki healing sessions and community care check-ins. (Due to the pandemic, all of its services are virtual until further notice.) Mental Health For Black Women: Heal HausLocated in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, Heal Haus is a joint wellness space and cafe. Switching its services to digital for the time being, it offers daily classes (like meditation and yoga), various healing workshops like breath work for trauma and fighting fibroids, one-on-one sessions (including coaching and tele-therapy), and corporate wellness programs. Rates are $30 for monthly access to unlimited live yoga and meditation classes and $10 for a single class. Fees vary for workshops and range from free to $40. Erica Woodland founded The National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network in 2016 in an effort to transform the mental health space for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC). Its directory provides a comprehensive list that helps locate mental health practitioners across the country. There's also a mental health fund which provides financial support. "The fund covers six sessions, and the max per session is $100," Erica Woodland, LCSW and Founding Director of National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network, tells TZR. Created by psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy For Black Girls works to present mental health topics in an accessible way for Black women. This is done through helping women seek therapists, its weekly podcast, and its Yellow Couch Collection, which is a $9.99 monthly (or $99.99 yearly) subscription to help women develop the skills they need to thrive in life and in relationships and touches on topics like dating, friendships, family, and marriage. Mental Health For Black Women: Sista Afya"Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness provides young Black women with community support through workshops, therapy, support groups, and social wellness events," Camesha L. Jones, LCSW and Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness, tells TZR. "We also have a resource page with 30+ topics that are focused on different issues in the mental wellness field. Lastly, we have a YouTube channel that has videos about how to make it through common issues that young Black women experience." Sista Afya offers in-house therapists via tele-therapy sessions for those in the Chicago area, ranging from $75 - $150. However if you cannot afford that rate, you can opt for a sliding scale rate which is based off your monthly income.In addition to tele-therapy sessions, the organization also offers monthly Sister Support Group workshops, which are priced at $35 and under. Writer and lecturer Rachel Cargle established The Loveland Foundation in 2018 after a successful birthday wish fundraiser, which raised $250,000 to make it possible for Black women and girls to get therapy and support. The Loveland Foundation brings opportunity and healing for Black women through programs like fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more. Its Therapy Fund provides recipients with a list of mental health professionals across the country. "Our licensed therapist members offer culturally responsive tele-therapy for Black women, their families, and their relationships," Melody Li, LMFT and Founder of Inclusive Therapists," tells TZR. "We center the needs of marginalized intersectional identities, including Black women that also identify as the LGBTQ+, neuro-divergent, and people with disabilities." (Li says that many of the company's therapists offer a sliding scale.) Black Girl In Om was founded by Lauren Ash with its mission centered on "creating space for Black women to breathe easy." The founder provides complimentary meditation sessions and playlists that you can stream from home. While currently waitlisted, the organization's "digital sister circle," known as The Circle, is comprised of 250 Black women and women of color. The five-week program touches on a different theme each week and includes daily journaling prompts, weekly thought exercises, guided meditations led by BGIO practitioners, enriching conversations special guest teachers, newsletter recaps, and bonus content. According to the BGIO site, doors open again for The Circle Summer 2020, so be on the look out for open enrollment. |
| Atlanta woman launches live HBCU bingo - Atlanta Journal Constitution Posted: 05 Jun 2020 06:20 AM PDT A new resident of Atlanta is launching a live bingo game to celebrate all things historically black colleges and universities. TeeJ Mercer, a veteran Hollywood TV producer and graduate of Howard University, an HBCU, will begin TeeJ's Bingo Nite: HBCU 2020 Grad Edition this weekend. » RELATED: AJC Cup 2020: These are the winners attending HBCUs The live, online event invites all 2020 HBCU graduates to register for free to play in the seven-round bingo games for four weeks beginning at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 6 on Zoom. The event will also be streamed on Facebook. Mercer, who moved to Atlanta from Southern California in March 2020 just before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered Georgia and cities across the nation, explained how the idea came to be. "I'm an extreme extrovert, known as the World's Greatest Hugger, and here I am stuck in a new city; I can't be social and I can't hug anyone, so I was lonely and miserable," she said in a press release. "My cousin set up a virtual family Bingo game and since I have an engaged following, halfway through, I knew I wanted to plan a game for my social media pals. One night. $10 prize pots of my own money. And 10 games." The family bingo grew to include friends and 700 registrants six weeks later, at which point Mercer had given away nearly $10,000 in donated cash and prizes. Eventually, it evolved into a virtual bingo event for HBCU graduates when Mercer realized the class of 2020 missed out on the rich traditions of HBCU graduations. "I started tapping family and friends hoping that I might be able to raise $100K," she said. "But with no fundraising, no ads, and no social media campaigns, I was literally brought to tears when I learned, we had broken over $1M in services and over $14K in cold hard cash…in under 4 weeks. Unbelievable." » RELATED: Southern Co. commits $50 million to historically black colleges The $1.3 million raised will go toward cash and prizes for HBCU bingo players. Grand prizes will be awarded in round seven and one graduate will win a MacBook each week. The prizes range from professional LinkedIn biographies to subscriptions to a black professionals' dating site and the chance to work with a Grammy-winning music producer. As for the $14,000 in cash, that will be awarded in various increments throughout live bingo play. Seven cash prizes will be awarded per night. Each Saturday this month, the money will be doled out as follows:
Additionally, the virtual graduation-consultation celebration of the class of 2020 will use #TeeJsHBCUBingo to round up celebrity congratulatory videos and post winners live on TeeJsHBCUBingo's Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages this month. TBNHGE is accepting donations to increase the prize for the 2020 HBCU graduates. A tax-deductible gift can be sent via Cash App, Venmo or via PayPal and Zelle to TeeJ@TeeJBingoNite.com. DETAILS Support real journalism. Support local journalism. Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today. See offers. Your subscription to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution funds in-depth reporting and investigations that keep you informed. Thank you for supporting real journalism. Download the new AJC app. More local news, more breaking news and in-depth journalism. Download the new AJC app. More local news, more breaking news and in-depth journalism. With the largest team in the state, the AJC reports what's really going on with your tax dollars and your elected officials. Subscribe today. Visit the AJC's Georgia Navigator for the latest in Georgia politics. Your subscription to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution funds in-depth reporting and investigations that keep you informed. Thank you for supporting real journalism. Visit the AJC's Georgia Navigator for the latest in Georgia politics. |
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