Mental Health Resources for the Black Community in Philly - Philadelphia magazine
Mental Health Resources for the Black Community in Philly - Philadelphia magazine |
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| Mental Health Resources for the Black Community in Philly - Philadelphia magazine Posted: 09 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT  Including where to find a therapist and how to access free therapy.  Take care of your mental health with these Black-focused therapists and resources in and around Philadelphia. / Photograph courtesy of Getty Images. In a time when both a global pandemic and police brutality are magnifying America's ongoing systemic racism, taking care of your emotional and mental wellbeing is a necessary step in mitigating some of the anxiety and trauma and grief you're facing. That's why we've compiled a list of Black-focused mental health services in the Philly area, ones that are culturally competent and empathy-driven. Below the local guide, we've included some mental health resources that are not Philly-affiliated, but still offer assistance and support. Philly-area resourcesBlack and Black-focused therapistsThere are a number of Black and Black-focused therapists in and around Philadelphia. To find one whose approach meets your specific needs, check out this directory, which you can filter by neighborhood, type of therapy, specialization, and insurance. This directory is not exhaustive, but it's a good place to start. (Not listed, for example, is North Philly-based therapist Ronald Crawford, who uses hip hop to help clients explore their trauma and reduce the stigma of mental health in Black communities.) Black Brain CampaignFounded in 2016 by two Philly marriage and family therapists, Black Brain Campaign is a digital nonprofit focused on making mental health education, resources, and advocacy more accessible for Philly's Black community. Their mission also centers on making sure treatment is culturally-humble and stigma-reducing. They host virtual discussions and community events on a range of topics, including domestic violence and emotional wellness. Their curated list of Philly Black therapists and counselors can be found here. Black Men Heal63 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore Black Men Heal is a nonprofit that provides free therapy to Black men in and around Philadelphia. The overarching goal of the organization is to eliminate the cost and stigma that are often paired with therapy. Additionally, they recruit licensed counselors of color, so that clients are mindfully paired with supportive therapists. Outside of private and group sessions, Black Men Heal offers interactive training and consultations to local agencies, so that Black men are better supported in the workplace. Black Women's Health Alliance of Philadelphia1324 West Clearfield Street, North Philly Formed in 1983 by a coalition of 100 Philadelphia women, the Black Women's Health Alliance seeks to improve healthcare and reduce health disparities for Black women and their families. Their programs include "Prime Time Sister Circle," which is a support group focused on stress management, fitness, and nutrition, as well as family leadership and teen dating violence prevention. Black Womxn WellnessLocal fitness instructor and motivational coach Lauren Leavell hosts Black Womxn Wellness events, a virtual space for Black womxn and femmes to openly chat, laugh, and connect. The next upcoming event on June 10th is free, and you can sign up here. You can also follow Leavell's Instagram for future events, which are paid, but always have scholarships available. Hike & HealLed by local wellness pro Brandi Nicole, Hike & Heal hosts private and group healing circles (and hikes, when it's safe to do so) focused on self-care and empowerment. This week's group event, "Hopeful and Healing Hours," is curated specifically for Black women to navigate current emotions and experiences via breath work, meditation, journaling, and mindful movement. You can sign up for free here. The Ladipo Group255 South 17th Street, Rittenhouse and 4100 Main Street, Manayunk Founder Tonya Ladipo began The Ladipo Group in 2004 after being consistently unsettled by the white-centric one-size-fits-all approach to counseling, which fundamentally ignores the needs of Black clients. That's why she and her team of licensed therapists offer a wide range of Black-focused therapy services — individual, marriage and family, and child/adolescent — with compassion, cultural awareness, and empathy. Additionally, they provide consulting and training to companies, so that all employees are treated equitably. My Brother's Keeper (MBK) CaresMBKCares, a support network for area residents, began in 2007 when founder Ihsan Hines lost his younger brother, Atif, to suicide. In pre-COVID times, the nonprofit hosted free monthly community nights in Cobbs Creek to discuss mental health and suicide prevention/awareness. Currently, MBKCares has been running weekly virtual conversations, ranging from parenting and finances to veterans and art therapy. Oshun Family Center505 Old York Road, Jenkintown Oshun Family Center helped found Philadelphia's Maternal Wellness Village, a group of birth workers (including doula, lactation, and infertility services) that support and "empower communities throughout the African Diaspora." Additionally, the center is currently raising funds to provide free therapy to the Black community in and around Philly. The services will be particularly aimed at supporting anyone who is currently experiencing emotional distress and trauma. You can find more info on their Instagram. Philly Psychology255 South 17th Street, Rittenhouse In light of the recent anti-racism protests, Philly Psychology is offering people of color up to five free sessions with a culturally-competent therapist. To receive services, either email Philly Psychology or call them at 267-712-9217. Radical Therapy Center3828 Lancaster Avenue, first floor, West Philadelphia Located in West Philly, Radical Therapy Center serves as a safe, empowering space for clients who are marginalized. All their social workers are people of color, and prioritize understanding their own and clients' experiences from a lens of structural oppression and liberation. The team can help you navigate an array of issues, like micro-aggressions, trauma resolution, grief, panic, and diet culture. Studio 344522 Baltimore Avenue, West Philadelphia This self-care hub in West Philly has four main focuses: community, healing, inclusivity, and creativity. The space offers a variety of wellness services, including counseling, therapy, and meditation, which are all led by Black women. Studio 34 also runs yoga classes all week, including a POC practice on Sunday evenings. General resourcesBlack Mental Health AllianceThe Black Mental Health Alliance supports and empowers America's Black community with mental health programs, educational forums, and referral services. Ethel's ClubEthel's Club is a digital and IRL social club that focuses on healing and celebrating people of color through conversation, wellness, and creativity. Inclusive TherapistsThis database helps you find therapists whose practices center on marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent people, and people with disabilities. Melanin & Mental HealthMelanin & Mental Health is an online organization connecting Black and Latinx communities with culturally-competent clinicians. Their podcast, "Between Sessions," centers on mental health issues in communities of color. National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color NetworkThis healing justice organization seeks to provide mental health services and resources for queer and trans people of color across North America. Sista AfyaThough Chicago-based, Sista Afya is offering teletherapy and online support groups for "Black women across the African Diaspora." Their resources page is a great tool for navigating mental health conditions, payment strategies, and supportive apps and hotlines. Therapy for Black GirlsTherapy for Black Girls is a nationally-recognized online space dedicated to supporting Black women's and girls' mental health. Here, you can find a therapist (in your area and virtual), listen to their podcast, connect with other Black women. 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| Posted: 07 Jul 2020 07:28 PM PDT The Walker Art Center recently announced the launch of Creative Black Music at the Walker: Selections from the Archives, the fourth volume of the Living Collections Catalogue, the Walker's digital publishing platform dedicated to scholarship of its renowned collections. The catalogue was conceived three years ago as part of the Walker's multiyear Interdisciplinary Initiative (2016–2020), supported by the Mellon Foundation, which explored the intersections of the performing and visual arts. Scholars Danielle A. Jackson and Simone Austin, Walker Interdisciplinary Fellows in Visual and Performing Arts, edited the publication. "We are pleased to share with the public the culmination of this multiyear effort surfacing rare archival recordings and other materials, drawn from the Walker's six-decade history of presenting some of the country's most important and visionary Black music artists. We hope the publication, offered at this heightened moment in the fight for racial justice, may provide added insights into, and appreciation for, the critical role that radical Black innovation has played in the world of contemporary American artistic expression," said Mary Ceruti, Executive Director of the Walker Art Center. Jazz and the broader worlds of creative Black music have been important parts of the Walker Art Center's Performing Arts program since its inception. In the early 1960s, the volunteer-run Center Arts Council began presenting genre-defining, iconic Black jazz figures, often introducing their music to audiences in the Upper Midwest for the first time. While the Walker's programming has over decades involved many leading figures in jazz and experimental music across racial, generational, cultural, and transnational lines, this volume of the Living Collections Catalogue—Creative Black Music at the Walker: Selections from the Archives—focuses on a select group of influential Black artists who came to the fore in the '60s and '70s and appeared at the Walker multiple times, each having an indelible impact on US musical culture. Archival material now available to the public for the first time is at the center of this publication, including rare audio and video recordings, photographs, posters and programs, and correspondence. The volume also features commissioned essays and interviews offering insightful perspectives from new generations of artists on these groundbreaking figures and movements. A timeline of selected performances highlights the remarkable range of Black musicians and writers who appeared at the Walker from 1963to 2019. "In focusing on these vanguard artists with whom the Walker has had sustained relationships over time, the publication Creative Black Music aspires to honor them and the art forms they helped to forge, work that exemplifies artistic freedom, self-determination, racial justice, interdisciplinarity, and free-flowing creative expression," writes Philip Bither, the Walker's McGuire Director and Senior Curator of Performing Arts, in the publication's foreword. A foreword by Bither introduces the museum's engagement with creative Black music, dating back to the 1960s, accompanied by a timeline of selected performances compiled by Jill Vuchetich, head of Archives & Library. And grounding the entire publication is a historical reflection by scholar Tammy L. Kernodle, professor of musicology, Miami University, Ohio, on the emergence and prominence of avant-garde Black jazz in American music. Featured artists A key voice in redefining jazz and improvisation, the Art Ensemble of Chicago formed out of a desire to create music outside of the purview of a white-dominated, segregated jazz industry. The ensemble first performed at the Walker in 1980 and many individual members, including Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, and Roscoe Mitchell, repeatedly returned for solo or their own various group performances. A poet, critic, playwright, and social activist, Amiri Baraka was also deeply invested in jazz criticism. Three previously unpublished recordings feature Baraka reading his jazz-related poems as part of the Walker's 1980 literature series.  Anthony Braxton (clarinet) and Richard Teitelbaum (keyboard, electronics) perform as part of the Perspectives Series, Concert V, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, January 23, 1980. Drawing on references to African, Asian, and European musical traditions, Anthony Braxton rejects strict musical boundaries. His approach is traced in this online catalogue through access to recordings of a solo from the New Music America Festival in 1980, trio performances, and a concert with Richard Teitelbaum (who sadly passed away on April 9, 2020) on keyboard/electronics. Known for her complex and imaginative vocal explorations, Betty Carter was a jazz pioneer. Presented here is a rare recording and ephemera from her 1983 performance at the Walker with her trio.  Ornette Coleman with Prime Time atthe Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, February 14, 1982. A legendary innovator, composer, and saxophonist, Ornette Coleman forever expanded the boundaries of free jazz with radical inventiveness. The publication considers his legacy through two artists of the next generation: Twin Cities–based drummer and composer Dave King and musician, producer, and writer Greg Tate. Julius Eastman's minimalist compositions embodied a radical politics and an expanded sonic palette. Surfaced here are two rare, previously unpublished and recently digitized video recordings of the piano quartet pieces the artist performed at the Walker in 1980, which today are among his most celebrated works. Musician and interdisciplinary artist Jace Clayton offers a personal contemplation on the posthumous appreciation of the vanguard composer.  Wadada Leo Smith (trumpet) and Hamid Drake (hubkaphone) perform as part of the Sonic Universe Project, McGuire Theater, Walker Art Center, March 3, 2018. Trumpeter, composer, and improviser Wadada Leo Smithis revered as one of the form's most innovative and influential practitioners. An interview between the artist and Taja Cheek, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and assistant curator at MoMA PS1, New York, focuses on Smith's musical trajectory, philosophy, and inspirations. Consciously blending techniques from European composers with African American musical traditions, poet and pianist Cecil Taylor first performed at the Walker in 1979. The video recording of Taylor's trio at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in 1990 is accompanied by a reprint of Fred Moten's "Sound in Florescence: Cecil Taylor Floating Garden"(1997). By challenging the prescriptive limits of the term "jazz," composer, saxophonist, and flautist Henry Threadgill embarked on a lifelong series of sonic explorations and radical redefinition of the form in the early 1970s. A response by Twin Cities–based cellist and curator Michelle Kinney, as well as an interview between Philip Bithera and pianist, artist, and composer Jason Moran, reflect on Threadgill's enduring influence. Editors: Danielle A. Jackson, Interdisciplinary Fellow, Performing Arts, 2016–2018Simone Austin, Interdisciplinary Fellow, Visual Arts, 2018–2020Walker Curatorial Advisors: Doug Benidt, Philip Bither, Adrienne Edwards, Siri Engberg, and Pavel Pyś |
| Posted: 07 Jul 2020 11:11 AM PDT  By Marty Fenn – The NFL announced earlier this week it would play "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," more commonly known as the Black national anthem, prior to each Week 1 matchup. It would seem the gesture is part of the NFL's hopes to empower Black voices. But Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is not convinced. Stephen Curry voiced skepticism in a comment on Instagram, asking "Can someone please explain to me how this solves anything???????" Perhaps Stephen Curry thinks this gesture is more shallow in nature. Indeed, the NFL has a history of subjugating Black voices, notably Colin Kaepernick. That said, it is hard to ignore the league is also trying to rectify past wrongs, in a complicated situation Stephen Curry is also trying to wrestle with. Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the NFL was wrong in its handling of past player protests, also announcing the league would be donating $250 million over a 10-year period towards the advancement of social justice and racial equality. Players, coaches and even some owners have taken part in dialogue regarding racial injustice and how it impacts their respective organizations. The needle does appear to be moving in the right direction, though Curry's reaction is understandable. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry and his peers might have a bone to pick with Adam Silver. The NBA Commissioner recently said he and the league would "deal" with players deciding to kneel during the national anthem, citing an old rule dating back to David Stern's tenure. While Silver acknowledged the "role" of protests, he did not outright say he would modify or change the rule. Stephen Curry probably knows that while the NBA is currently regarded as a league which affords players ample opportunity to protest and speak their minds, players like Craig Hodges experienced black-balling of their own in the 1990s. Regardless, it seems professional sports as a whole are navigating the best ways to represent and advocate for the Black community. Stephen Curry is trying to calibrate his approach in this complicated situation. For more info visit: https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-blasts-nfls-black-national-anthem-idea/ |
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