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The 3rd Annual Surviving Through Mental Health Community Conversation brought our community together last Thursday for a powerful moment of truth and healing.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell; an author, advocate, and co‑founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles whose work pushed for stigma reduction, culturally informed care, and community‑based mental health education.

We honored the Black and Brown generations who carried burdens in silence so we could speak openly today. Now the work of healing in community is ours, naming what was hidden, facing what hurts, and planting seeds for those who come next.

Thank you to every attendee, panelist, sponsor, vendor, @photographybychad and every volunteer who made this space possible. And a special thank‑you to Shawnice Hernandez, co‑founder of STMH , for her vision and commitment to community.

This moment wasn’t just conversation it was continuation of connection, resilience, and community healing. 💚✨

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚🧠🤎 The Norfolk Community Services Board and Project ORF invite you to join in an evening of conversation, connection and healing at “Surviving Through Mental Health: Family Matters Part II” Thursday, July 9 at The Attucks Theatre.

Special guest & panelist:
▶️ Dr. Alicia Tetteh LCSW, CFSW- Psychotherapist & Founder of Building Endurance & Assistant Professor at Norfolk State University
▶️ Dr. Vanessa Goodar - Community Psychologist & Assistant Professor of Psychology at Hampton University
▶️ Charita L. Selden, LPC -Therapist & Owner of New Cycle Counseling Services
▶️ Jasmine Burgos, LPC -Suicide Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Hampton University
▶️ Tamnequa Whitaker, MA, QMHP - Prevention Program Administrator at Norfolk Community Services Board
▶️ Dr. Dennis Moore - Senior Director of Student Wellness at Norfolk Public Schools
▶️ Diahnie Johnson, MSW - ACT Therapist at Life’s Journey
▶️ Clay Marquez - Founder of Gunz Down and Co-Founder of Community 1st
▶️ Jan Wynn House - Founder and CEO of Seniors Aging Gracefully
▶️ Kendric Nowling - Youth Engagement and Program Analyst at City of Norfolk
▶️ Marvin B. Figueroa, Secretary of Health and Human Resources
▶️ Sen. Angelia Williams Graves, Virginia Senate, 21st District

🎤 Event moderator: Aesia Toliver - Anchor & Reporter at Wavy-TV 10
📣 Opening Remarks: Dr. Nathan Woodard - Executive Director at Norfolk Community Services Board

Prizes, giveaways, refreshments and music!

🧠Surviving Through Mental Health: Family Matters
🗓️Thursday, July 9
⏰5pm - 9pm
📍Attucks Theatre (1010 Church St)
🚗Complimentary Parking!

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Day 1 of 30🧡 #30for30

We’re kicking off our 30 for 30 Challenge with a powerful leader—Jasmine Burgos, President of PJO.

30 days. 30 voices. One mission: raising $30,000 to create real impact in our community.

As PJO President, Jasmine represents leadership, vision, and the impact of showing up for your community. Her voice sets the tone for what this movement is all about.

💥 Join a tier.
💥 Share the mission.
💥 Be part of something bigger.
Let’s get to work.

#CommunityImpact #ProjectORF #Day1 #Leadership

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Hey Girl Hey! 💕 The Exhale Summit is right around the corner, and I am inviting you to a quick info session this Monday at 8 PM (EST!) It’ll be super brief—just a chance to learn more, ask questions, and get a feel for what the experience is all about. 🌼

This one’s extra special because it’ll be hosted by a former attendee turned ambassador @dana_b_the_ultimate , so you’ll get to hear firsthand what it’s really like 💡 and ask anything you’ve been curious about.

Between the welcome reception 💃🏽 , the breakout soeaker sessions, keynote speaker 🎤 and the beautiful sisterhood 🤗 —it’s truly a whole vibe and we would love for you to join us in March 🌸
But don’t take my word for it 😉

Comment 💜 and I will send over the virtual link for the info session!

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Had the pleasure of capturing clean, professional headshots for a national sorority at their conference. If your team or organization needs to level up their look, click the link in my bio to book or send a DM to chat

#photographer #dappershootermedia #headshots #sony #lixuryphotographer

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Grateful to everyone who joined yesterday’s Meet & Greets with Abigail Spanberger! I kicked off the day in Norfolk at Brothers, cohosting the Democratic Leaders Meet & Greet with Senator Angelia Williams Graves & Delegate Bonita Anthony, then headed to Portsmouth for the Empower & Connect: Black Women Entrepreneurs Meet & Greet at The District, hosted by Kim Wimbish in honor of Small Business Month.

Abigail Spanberger champions the issues that matter—lowering costs, strengthening schools, growing our economy, supporting veterans, and defending our rights. Her commitment to inclusivity, smart reforms, and bridging divides makes her the leader Virginia needs.

I was proud to endorse @abigailspanberger last year, and I urge you to stand with me. Commit your time, talent, and treasure—and most importantly, cast your vote. The stakes are too high to sit this one out.

— Danica J. Royster, Norfolk City Councilwoman Emeritus (2021-2024)

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📸❣️ Tune in this coming Friday for Jasmine Burgos (Λ/Ο)🌺 “Day in the Life of an Alumna” instagram takeover.

Learn all about how CUS fits into her life and where she is now. This is an opportunity to ask questions about our beautiful sorority and its lasting impact, while getting to know 1 out of many of the amazing women who make up our chapter ✨♥️

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In a world that’s ever changing…we need healthy community 🌱 💜 We deserve to be well…and Sis, it’s time to Reclaim You! 🙌🏾The Exhale Summit 2025 is a transformative three-day experiential learning event designed to help women step away from their daily responsibilities and focus on strategies to prevent burnout and break free from the cycle of chronic stress 🤯 and overload🫣.

It’s a space curated with the needs of BIPOC women in mind. A place to get practical tools and insights for cultivating preventative mental wellness. As the founder @drkristienorwood and the amazing @theexhalesummit team have created a space that is intentionally sacred 🫶🏾…it gives authentic, inspiring, non judgmental and so 👏🏼 much👏🏼 fun👏🏼! Can’t wait to hear music by @synhergi on Friday night and @djdirtydi on Saturday night! 💃🏽

It’s everything you wanted and didn’t know you truly needed 💡! Is it an investment? Yes!✅(Afterpay/Affirm are available😉), but I promise…an investment in a healthy YOU is more than worth the cost💰! Worried about coming solo? You WILL leave with your newest besties! 🙋🏽‍♀️

Your nervous system, your mind🧠, body, 🧘🏾‍♀️spirit🙏🏾….and your legacy will thank you😉.

Come on Sis…you’ve given time, talents and treasures to everyone and everything else…I’m pleading with you (that’s how much I believe in this🙏🏾!) let’s change the narrative in 2025 and give to you…meet us at the Exhale Summit 💜.

If you are ready to Reclaim You 💫 …Register 👇🏽
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🗓️ Mar. 7-9, 2025
📍Newport News, VA
💻 Register at www.exhalesummit.org

#ExhaleSummit2025 #self-compassion #shinebright

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As I prepare to wrap up another semester with my @hamptonu_counselingcenter team and as a Professor in the Department of Psychology 👩🏾‍⚕️, I sit in so much gratitude for the work that we have accomplished and for the amazing students that we get to serve💚! Fall 2024 was about purposeful and intentional work—hard work—and yet, we saw the fruits of our labor🫶🏾 and now we get to enjoy some well-deserved rest 🧘🏾‍♀️! It’s an honor to serve. 🥺 Our team has really changed the landscape of mental well-being in higher education. AND, I have a feeling, it’s only UP from here 😉 (Stay Tuned!) ! 🥂 to the end of the Fall 2024 semester! See y’all in January Pirates… #classdismissed✌🏾

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One week ago, I had an opportunity to travel to New York and attend the @katespadeny Women’s Mental Health and Empowerment Summit! 🤌🏾This summit gave joy, empowerment, mental well-being, and the creation of safe environments for women to focus on their well-being! 💚 It was truly an honor to serve as a panelist alongside @marsaimartin @sofiawylie @girlswritenow and @versharma where we gave voice to the landscape of mental health of young women. 🫶🏾

A week later, and I am continuing to sit in tremendous gratitude and joy for the experience! 🫶🏾Sharing this work and journey with some amazing humans @lakiwoo @tdhealth @drkimberly_bossladyfrost @j.bconscious @ryannejanel @lioness_viche @traciejade was truly a gift 🎁 . To @_tarynelizabeth @jessica.viets and the entire KSNY team, thank you for your hard work and commitment. Last week was truly a blessing, which we will all cherish forever! 🥺Here’s to continuing this work and advocacy for mental health and wellness across the globe! 💚 ReMINDer…in safe communities, we can accomplish so much…we are ☝🏽! #mentalthealth #womensmentalhealth #katespadenewyork #resilience #psychologist

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During this month’s “Let’s Talk About It” session we are joined by the amazing @j.bconscious from @hamptonu_counselingcenter and she shares some resources for students and parents to support their wellbeing and growth.

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Such an amazing experience to attend and be a panelist for “Surviving through Mental Health” hosted by @projectorf_ and Councilwoman @danica_royster 🫶🏾What a beautiful way to honor BIPOC Mental Health Month alongside some dope people committed to the work. 🤌🏾

So much insight 💡 around helping our youth, college students and the mental well being of our community. There were so many amazing resources and organizations present.

I left inspired by the next generation of wellness advocates🥹, hopeful for changing the current mental health climate 🙏🏾 and energized to continue making intentional impact in the community 💚.

Mental wellness lies in honoring the humanity of everyone we connect with 💜💚. Let’s all be committed to changing the stigma around mental health…🫶🏾⭐️✊🏽 #bipocmentalhealthmonth

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