Factors Impacting The Development Of Black Girls

National Girls & Women of Color Council, Inc. (NGWCC)

A plethora of factors impact the development of black girls including racism, colorism, education, negative stereotypes, identity issues, socioeconomic issues, opportunities, disparate treatment, invisibility and diversity and inclusion, recognition, and their voices among other factors.

Join Dr. Culbreth, Dr. Denise Davis-Maye and Ms. kYmberly Keeton for an eye-opening and thought-provoking discussion on the factors impacting the development of Black Girls and strategies to help them reach higher ground.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

8:00pm EST

Complexity Talk Radio – Complexity Live

Listener Line:  914-338-1308

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Link:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/complexitylive/2015/10/30/factors-impacting-the-development-of-black-girls

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Call for Submissions: Race and Color in Education

The Colorism Project, Inc.

Source: Call for Submissions: Race and Color in Education

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Mental and Physical Health Issues Affecting Girls and Women of Color

Re-scheduled: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm EST

In celebration of the upcoming launch of the National Girls and Women of Color Council, Inc.  Complexity Talk Radio – Complexity Live and the National Girls and Women of Color Council, Inc. are extending a warm invitation to everyone to join us for the  Celebrating, Embracing, and Empowering Girls and Women of Color Talk Radio Series,

Mental health is a hot topic in the media in light of recent events in society however discussion on how mental health issues affect girls and women of color is a topic that is rarely discussed openly.

Join Dr. Culbreth, Professor Charish Halliburton and Ms. Sonia Renee Brown for a discussion Taking Care of Our Health: Mental and Physical Health Issues Affecting Girls and Women of Color. Topics will focus on how racism and colorism affect mental health; identity, socioeconomics, culture, race, and ethnicity, poverty, violence and mental illness, girls of color and mental health in the classroom, peers, mental health and the workplace, stress or mental health issues,  labels, professional women of color and mental health, professional help, resources and support, among a plethora of mental health issues.  Topics involving physical health issues will include physical exams, major health issues affecting girls and women of color, and exercise.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm EST

Complexity Talk Radio – Complexity Live

Listener Line:  914-338-1308  Call to ask questions, share or comment

Link to Episode 4:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/complexitylive/2015/10/15/mental-and-physical-health-issues-affecting-girls-and-women-of-color