The Salisbury University College of Health and Human Services, Center for Healthy Communities in partnership with the School of Social Work presents the six part series diving into diversity in the United States of America.

The First Annual Salisbury University School of Social Work Diversity and Inclusion Series: Health and Wellness in the Black Community, will bring both local and national speakers in this interactive and educational series, consisting of six 2-hour live webinars. During which you will learn the history of various topics impacting health and wellness, understand how this is currently impacting the black community and learn how you can make a difference in yourself, your agency and your community.

The series will be moderated by Khalilah V Collins, MSW, a mother of two, social worker, community organizer and activist, calling herself a Social Justice Practitioner. She earned her Masters in Social Work from Spalding University in Louisville, KY and understands the importance of grassroots organizing and the need to couple that with policy change. Collins' current role is the Director of Making Connections NOLA which focuses on creating community level strategies to enhance the mental health and well-being of African American men and boys in New Orleans. Her passion is learning/teaching, social justice and the eliminations of any form of oppression including but not limited to racism, capitalism and sexism.

Part 1: September 10, 2020 10:00 - 12:00

Health and Wellness in the Black Community, a history, review and panel discussion hosted by Khalilah V. Collins, MSW.

Part 2: October 8, 2020 10:00 - 12:00

Voter and Community Engagement with Doncella Wilson, MSW

Part 3: November 5, 2020 10:00 - 12:00

Challenging Internal Biases with Rhonda Wells-Wilbon, PhD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Part 4: February 11, 2021 10:00 - 12:00

Men's Mental Health Across the Lifespan with Shawn Elbert, RCYCP

Part 5: March 11, 2021 10:00 - 12:00

Understanding Marginalized Populations within the Black Community

Part 6: April 8, 2021 10:00 - 12:00

The Impact of Racism on Mental Health with Khalilah V Collins, MSW

This course is brought to you by the Salisbury University College of Health and Human Services and the SU School of Social Work. The SU School of Social Work is a Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners and Board of Professional Counselor and Therapist approved Continuing Education Provider. This series provides Twelve (12) CAT I Continuing Education Credits. If you have any questions, please contact Degan Allen at dmallen@salisbury.edu.

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