About this Event
Join us Sunday, May 26 , for "Mentacide: The Mental Effects of Slavery and Racism in 2024" an online presentation discussing the psychological impact of slavery and racism on Black people in America.
A traumatic event can lead to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, alcohol and drug use, as well as negativly impacting the relationships with family, friends, and work associates. Any event that involves experiencing or witnessing actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence has the potential to be traumatic. Almost everyone who experiences trauma will be emotionally affected, and there are many different ways in which people will respond.
For Black America, the Holocaust of Enslavement was a traumatic experience. The 246 years of physical slavery and brutality; 100 years of segregation and psychological terrorism, and the on-going atrocities of racism and violence has impacted the mental health of African American people. The attitudes and behaviors of Black people has been damaged by the traumas of slavery and racism.
"Black 'infighting,' materialism, poor parenting, jealousy, colorism, defeatism, frustration, rage—these dysfunctional, these negative behaviors as well as many others are in large part related to trans-generational adaptations associated with the past traumas of slavery and on-going oppression.” - Dr. Joy DeGruy
In this presentation we will review:
- The effects and legacy of slavery and racism on the mental health of Black America
- The lingering effects of Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome
- The psychology of racism past and present
- The words and works of great Black psychiatrists and psychologists such as: Dr. Francess Cress Welsing, Dr. Amos Wilson, Dr. Naim Akbar, and others
“When you are filled with self-hate your mind is reversed. Meaning you will love the things that destroy you, and you will hate the things that advance your growth.” - Dr. Amos Wilson
Did You Know?
In 1851, Dr. Samuel A. Cartwright, a white psychologist and surgeon, discovered and defined “Drapetomania,” which he described as a disease that makes enslaved Blacks want to escape slavery
In 1975, Dr. Bobby Wright, an African American psychologist, coined the term “Mentacide." It means the deliberate and systematic destruction of a person or group mind.
We MUST be aware of the history, so that we can heal the mental wounds of slavery and racism
ONLINE VIEWING
The presentation will take place online using the ZOOM platform.
Once you've purchase your ticket, you will be sent an email with a link to the event.
**On the day of the event you will be emailed a reminder with the time date and private link.
After the presentation is completed, we will host a live Q&A session with the the owners of Melaneyes Media Aundar Ma'at and Born Logic Allah, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and post comments.
COST
**The price of this event? You choose what its worth to you. We are using the honor system for this online screening, so you are able to pay what you would like - $5, $10 or $100 it is totally up to you.
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This presentation is produced and moderated by Aundar Ma’at and Born Logic Allah for Melaneyes Media LLC, the producers of feature films "Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City" and "Message to the People: A Story of Malcolm X."
For Inquiries and Sponsorship Opportunities, Please Contact:
Logic Allah
Event Venue
Online
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