Black Fathers and Their Sons: Transgenerational Trauma and Profound Resilience

This webinar featured Dr. Michael Brooks and Dr. Bantu Gross (as guest panelists), and was co-facilitated by Drs. Cirecie West-Olatunji and Constance West (Co-Founders, CRESTSprogram). The panel discussion included a summary of current data on Black fathers and their sons; as well as, the identification of culture-centered, trauma-informed interventions that can be used to support Black men and boys and maximize engagement and outcomes related to Black fathers (and their children).

Unlocking the Power of Partnerships: The Activities, Outcomes, & Lessons Learned from the CRESTSprogram/Global Health Action (GHA) Partnership!

Are you frequently frustrated by failed partnerships with sister organizations? Have you been disappointed by disengaged partners? Do your partnerships ever get beyond the MOU? This webinar showcased a successful collaboration that mutually served two organizational missions. The presenters explored the key activities, processes, outcomes, and lessons learned from establishing the CRESTSprogram/Global Health Action (GHA) partnership. CRESTSprogram, LLC, and Global Health Action co-hosted this training event. Panelists for this webinar included representatives from CRESTSprogram, LLC (Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji, Dr. Constance West, & Dr. Ebony White) and Global Health Action (Ms. Wendy Jolley-Kabi, Dr. Charsey Cherry, & Mr. Bwalya Mubanga).

Black Children Speaking Up & Out on Experiences With Race-Based Trauma

Black children are impacted by race-based stress as early as pre-birth. Current studies in the area of race-based stress show the relationship between perceived racism and pre-term births for Black mothers. Additionally, research has shown a correlation between bias/discrimination and low birth weight. Health disparities, job discrimination, educational hegemony, and racism in housing all contribute to negative emotional and psychological well-being for Black children. This webinar brought together Black youth to form a panel to discuss their exposure to race-based stress, social-justice interventions and outreach, and their research activities on historical trauma within the Black experience. This webinar brought their voices to center stage.

Harnessing the Power of Black Fatherhood to Promote Excellence in Children

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Decolonizing Mental Health Training: Using a Culture-centered Approach to Working With Black Youth

Celebrating With a Purpose: Infusing Black History & Culture into Your Holiday Celebrations

Culture-Centered Strategies to Enhance Support for LGBTQ Black Youth

This webinar featured guest panelists, including: Dr. Richard Wynn, Mr. Derek Baugh, and Mrs. Nicole Young-Turner. In a very lively discussion (co-facilitated by CRESTSprogram staff members), experts highlighted the unique experiences of Black LGBTQ youth, challenged notions of tolerance versus acceptance, and equipped attendees with knowledge about culture-centered, trauma-informed skills and interventions to be used to best support Black LGBTQ youth in their identity development and overall well-being.

Left Out, Held Back, and Invisible: Amplifying Voices of Afro-Latino Youth

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Black Students Existing is an Act of Defiance

Interview with Dr. J.R. Caldwell, Jr.

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"Our Right Minds": Countering Mental Health Stigma in the Black Community