Black Health and Wellness

City of Santa Monica

Black health professionals discuss mental and physical health. The event will also feature special entertainment you won't want to miss.

Join us for the Black History Month opening ceremony featuring local health professionals, Phillip Brown, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA Family Medicine; Nakeya T. Fields, LCSW, mental health entrepreneur; and Tora Miller, LCSW, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, who will discuss the importance of mental and physical health. The event will also feature tap performances by the Syncopated Ladies, the singing of the Black National Anthem by Castella, a hula hoop competition, and a healthy cooking demonstration. RSVP: Tickets are free but reservations are required.Event link: RSVPs will receive the event link prior to the event.Other events: View the City's full list of Black History Month 2022 virtual events and activities at <a href="https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/blackhistorymonth2021" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.santamonica.gov/blog/black-history-month-2022" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">santamonica.gov/blog/black-history-month-2022</a>

Nakeya T. Fields is a mental health entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She is also a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor and a certified field instructor and clinical supervisor. Nakeya is a 200 HR TT Yoga instructor, certified in trauma informed restorative yoga and Mini Yogis Yoga for Kids yoga. She is licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. She is the Founder and Chair of the Board for The Therapeutic Play Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to build a healthier, more resilient world for those in under resourced communities. Nakeya is the best selling author of “Mental Health Entrepreneur - Gain Freedom and Escape the 9-5 Grind: How To Treat Mental Illness and Monetize Your Expertise”, released In April 2018. Her second book, The “Manifest It! Action Planner: An Accountability Tool for the Powerful” was released in 2021.Nakeya is active in the community as the Co-Chair of the Department of Mental Health's Black and African Heritage UsCC and is a leader in the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Steering, Planning and Community Action Teams. She is also the Chair of the Black Mental Health Task Force which seeks to empower community members of Black and African Heritage through advocacy and policy reform. Further, Nakeya acts as a program development and staffing consultant to develop progressive health and wellness programs that incorporate creative modalities within educational, corporate and community driven organizations. She also provides in-service seminars and is available for book signings, expert panels, speaking engagements, and consultation.

Tora Miller (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She currently is in her 11th year with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Tora began with the Department at West Central Mental Health Clinic located in the historic Crenshaw District where she provided mental treatment to adults dealing with mild to severe mental health conditions. For the past five years, Tora has worked at the West LA Administration office, where she works with the Full Service Partnership program, Prevention and Early Intervention, and the Outreach and Engagement programs in Service Area 5. Tora believes in helping the community empower themselves through education and access to care.

<h3>About the Syncopated Ladies</h3>

You know them from their viral videos with over 100 million views, even Beyonce said "They Killed It". Created by Emmy-Award nominated tap dancer and choreographer, Chloe Arnold, protégé of Debbie Allen, Syncopated Ladies' fierce footwork and feminine style have attracted audiences of all ages, and they continue to elevate and celebrate the Art of Tap Dancing through Film, TV, and live events. @syncladies For more information: <a href="https://www.syncopatedladies.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.syncopatedladies.com</a>

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