Student Tribune
Understanding the Intersection of Gender, Race and Mental Health
On Friday, March 15, 2019 from 8:30 am-Noon, MCC will host its spring 2019
Diversity Conference in High Fall A/B at the Downtown Campus. The title for
conference is, "The Intersectionality of Women and Girls of Color and
the Impact on Mental Health and Overall Well-Being." This conference
will explore the socio-historical and cultural factors that impact the mental
health and wellness of women and girls of color. The keynote speaker is Dr.
Stephanie Evans, Professor and Chair, African American, Africana Women's
Studies, and History at Clark Atlanta University.
There will also be a panel of professionals who will address areas
pertaining to the intersectional lives of Black and Latina women and girls,
while discussing protective factors and resources available and needed to
increase overall health and well-being. This session will contribute to a
discussion about how the narratives of women and girls of color can inform
school, community, and collegiate-based wellness work on race, gender, and
mental health.
This event is free and open to the public and faculty are strongly
encouraged to bring their classes. In order to register, please click here
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Gantt, Calvin
President's Office
03/04/2019