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Morning Institute
“Trauma Informed Approach: engaging
African American men”
Presenter:
Samuel Simmons, ladc
This
presentation will explore the link between the intergenerational and current trauma experiences to perceptions, beliefs and
behaviors that have act as challenges to African American men in their recovery. Discuss practical trauma informed, outcome
driven and community based best practices focused on African American Men.
Participants
will be able to:
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Identify
the link between present and intergenerational trauma experiences and current challenges of African American men.
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Learn
about and discuss trauma informed best and/or promising practices being used to work with African American men to improve
treatment responses.
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Understand
the importance of being aware personal perceptions and beliefs so not to add to the trauma.
Sam's vitae
The Workshop Powerpoint
Examples of Racial Microaggressions 2
ACE Score Calculator
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“Compassionate
accountability a key to healing”
Sam Simmons ladc, Behavioral Consultant and Organizer
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Key
Note: “ Ending the Industrial Food Complex: Deconstructing Race, Class, and Privilege in the U.S. Food System”
LaDonna Redmond, Senior Program Associate at Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP)
This presentation will examine the nature of the food industrial food complex and its similarities
with the military-prison industrial complexes and how they interact to create health disparities in communities of color.
Ladonna Redmond to lead food and justice project
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“Media
Justice Panel: framing a new message” empowerment through media.
Report Opportunity for Black Men and Boys Executive Summary
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Moderator: Danielle
Mkali, Media Justice Organizer with Main Street Project
Main Street Project
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Panelists:
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Anika Robbins, Owner/Consultant, ANIKA & Friends-a boutique agency and Anika International Cosmetics
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George Shannon, CEO/Brand Manager of 4Seen Magazine
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Kelvin Quarles, KMOJ Station Manager (Radio)
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Nick "Master Mind" Muhammad, artist on Titan Administration Records and Executive
Director of Torch Light MN
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Tracey Williams-Dillard,
CEO/Publisher with MN Spokesman-Recorder
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be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
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