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The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma African American Mental Health Symposium was a transformative event focused on the theme "Resilience: Mind, Body, Spirit."
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees who contributed to this important conversation. Together, we are breaking generational silence around mental health and building healthier communities.

Join us at as we continue providing essential resources and support for mental wellness for all.

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Collective Circle of Healing
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Gathering the Fragments: Wholeness in Color with Spoken Word, African Drumming, and Choir

Calvin Shangojinmi Ruff
Calvin Shangojinmi Ruff is a singer, drummer, psychotherapist, adventurer, and builder of community through rhythm, sound, and movement.

He has worked for over 30 years as a collaborator, performer, and tradition bearer involving multiple contexts from secular performances to deeply sacred ceremonies and spiritually healing encounters.

He and the members of the Spirit Rhythm Collective (Kevin Bujo Jones, Carolyn Koebel, and Heather Mitchell) will bring forth the spirit of the drum and dance to ground and inspire us in our circle of collective healing and transformation.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026 https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness.

Earn 6 CEUs at Detroit Black Wellness Symposium Email from Synergy Health Center Registration is Open; Keynotes Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins   Registration is Open for Detroit Mental Health Symposium May 15, 2026 The 7th Annual Breaking the

LAST CHANCE TO GET TICKETS!

Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Tina Lifford
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7 to 9 p.m.
Get up close and personal with Tina Lifford! Includes book (and signing), light bites, wine, and meet and greet.

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities.

Learn more or buy tickets: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities including:

Afternoon Presentations
Keynote Speaker: Dr. LaVerne Collins
Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Founder & CEO of New Seasons
The Whole Person, The Whole Community & The Whole Process. Transformational Resilience for Body, Mind & Spirit as the Next Chapter of Our Black Story
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Christopher Grant, DSW Candidate, MSW
"Healing Without Shame: Reclaiming Black Mental Health in the Age of AI"
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Terrell Alexander, Health & Wellness Consultant
"The Weight We Carry: Food Addiction—Mind, Body, and Spirit"
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Brothers in Social Work, Wayne State University
"When Hidden Pain Speaks: From Silence to Light – Transforming Unseen Trauma Into Presence and Purpose"

Learn more or buy tickets: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

Thank You Sponsors!
Synergy Health Center.

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Up to 6 CEUs are available for SW and CWH. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness. https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Earn 6 CEUs at Detroit Black Wellness Symposium Email from Synergy Health Center Registration is Open; Keynotes Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins   Registration is Open for Detroit Mental Health Symposium May 15, 2026 The 7th Annual Breaking the

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!

The 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026, at McGregor Memorial Conference Center in Detroit.

This event is a crucial platform to address mental health challenges specific to the Black community.

Join us for insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities including:

MORNING KEYNOTE: Resilient by Design: The Inner Fitness Revolution
This keynote explores how faith traditions, cultural identity, and community connection serve as vital sources of resilience. By examining the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and social context, it offers a transformative framework for building inner strength and sustainable well-being.
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Keisha Cox
Yoga Practitioner & Wellness Advocate, LCSW
"Yoga and Mental Health in Black Communities"
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Dr. Erica Brown-Meredith
Faith-Centered Counselor & Educator
"Black Women’s Midlife Renaissance: Reclaiming Identity, Mental Health, and Spiritual Resilience"

Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Tina Lifford
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7 to 9 p.m.
Get up close and personal with Tina Lifford! Includes book (and signing), light bites, wine, and meet and greet.

Learn more or buy tickets: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Thank You Sponsor Kalamazoo Valley Community College!

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://blackwellnessnetwork.net.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness.

Earn 6 CEUs at Detroit Black Wellness Symposium Email from Synergy Health Center Registration is Open; Keynotes Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins   Registration is Open for Detroit Mental Health Symposium May 15, 2026 The 7th Annual Breaking the

Thank You Sponsors!

Registration is open for the 7th Annual Breaking the Stigma: African American Mental Health Symposium in Detroit on May 15, 2026: https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Don’t miss the exclusive VIP meet & greet with Tina Lifford, plus Wellness Marketplace opportunities. Join us in dismantling systemic barriers to wellness. https://bit.ly/2026BTSRegister.

Earn 6 CEUs at Detroit Black Wellness Symposium Email from Synergy Health Center Registration is Open; Keynotes Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins   Registration is Open for Detroit Mental Health Symposium May 15, 2026 The 7th Annual Breaking the

🌈 Ready to break the stigma? Join us for the African American Mental Health Symposium with keynote speakers Tina Lifford and Dr. LaVerne Collins. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4cKK7Yz

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