Tuesday, June 14
12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Wednesday, June 15
12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
These events is part of the Juneteenth Jubilee 2022 series: Today, the words self-care is seen everywhere, but did you know it was originally described as a form of political resistance? Join us as we discuss the history of self-care, how and why we practice it, and its importance to a larger liberation struggle for Black people across the diaspora. This event will be fishbowl style intended to promote dialogue with attendees. Our “panelists/ conversation starters will begin the dialogue and attendees will be invited to take part in conversation and share their own perspectives.
This event will be facilitated by Julia Scott (she/her) Julia served as the DEI Coordinator in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Social Work. In her role, she develops diversity and inclusion-focused education, programs, and events for the SSW faculty, staff, students, and local community.
Panelists/Conversation Starters include:
Kourtney Brown (she/her) is a soon to be graduate of the University of Maryland's School of Social Work. She currently serves as the MSW intern in School of Social Work's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. She has an interest in higher education and creating inclusive programs and initiatives.
Neijma Celestine-Donnor (she/her) is the Assistant Dean and Director for the School of Social Work's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In her role, she leads the school's diversity and anti-oppression efforts and helps guide the achievement of a new standard for inclusive excellence
Chrishna Williams (she/her) is the Director of Development and Alumni Relations at the School of Social Work. In her current role she works to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners. She is passionate about equity, and inclusion issues and works hard to create engagement opportunities for students and alumni.
Tyrone Roper(he/him) is the Director of UMB's Community Engagement Center. He is passionate about community building and engagement, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.