Los Angeles

Beyond Survival: Fostering Mental Wellness in the Black Community

Panel and Community Discussion

Join D.A. Gascón, Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and other LA County partners for a community discussion regarding mental health and wellness in the Black community, hosted by LADA’s African American Advisory Board. Four years after the murder of George Floyd, this conversation will focus on psychological safety in the Black community, self and community healing amidst ongoing trauma, and available resources to support wellness. Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. 

FEATURING: 

District Attorney George Gascón; L.A. County Supervisor Holly Mitchell;

Judge Songhai Armstead (ret.); director, L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD); Andrea Welsing; director, Office of Violence Prevention, L.A. County Department of Public Health; Derek Steele executive director, Social Justice Learning Institute

 Moderated by: 

Dr. Ramona Merchan
Director, Trauma Informed LA and Project Director with the Los Angeles County Office of Child Protection
Chair, African American Advisory Board 

Time: 10 a.m., June 1

Cost: Free

Details: RSVP in person:  https://tinyurl.com/RSVP-in-person or RSVP virtual: https://tinyurl.com/RSVP-Virtual-meeting 

Venue: McCarty Memorial Christian Church, 4103 W Adams Blvd., Los Angeles

Reporters Desk

Recent Posts

Amid budget-related service reductions, is City Hall spending over $10K per year on bottled water?

On July 30, the City of Long Beach held a press conference to address how…

4 days ago

The Next Dark Pattern

Generative AI is quietly turning everyday user experiences into hyper-personalized surveillance advertising. Aug.20, by Lily…

4 days ago

It’s Hot! Harbor Area Library Cooling Centers Are Open for You

  When temperatures increase, the heat can be unpleasant and at times dangerous. Find relief…

4 days ago

It’s Time for the New Blues Festival 2026 Aug. 29, 30

  The 10th Anniversary New Blues Festival returns to Long Beach for two full days…

4 days ago

Palos Verdes Peninsula Cities Secure Federal Approval of Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

  PALOS VERDES PENINSULA — The cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling…

4 days ago

RPV Landslide Briefs: Update on Re-Energization and Revising Landslide Insurance Pool

RPV Seeks Update from SCE on Re-Energization Plans It’s been almost two years since Southern…

4 days ago