CentraCare Presents Black History Month: Mental Health and Therapy in the Black Community

Community conversations is a way for CentraCare to partner with the Black community of St. Cloud. These gatherings provide a space to discuss important issues, explore solutions, and foster connections. Everyone is welcome to join, learn about others in the community, and discover ways to offer support.
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In partnership with St. Cloud Technical and Community College, Community Conversations will be held every Thursday from 5–8 p.m. The event will feature light refreshments, generously provided by our sponsors: the African American ERG, St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, and CAIRO. Each week, the program will also showcase artwork from students in the St. Cloud school district and Sauke Rapids.

Week 1 (Feb. 6^th) Black Love, Community, and Commitment
Moderators: Dr. Robert Johnson and Icephine Johnson
Panelist:

1.  Desiree and Bennie Clark
2.  Natasha and Yolanda Denson Byers
3.  Barika and Nate Davis
4.  Shekita Bulson

Week 2 (Feb 13^th) Mental Health and Therapy in the Black Community
Moderators: Sara Biru and Maryan Aideed
Panelist:

1. Dr. Shonda Craft
2. Travis Harris
3. Dr. Rachel Anyu Lainjo

Week 3 (Feb. 20^th) Financial Literacy and Housing Equity in Central Minnesota
Moderator: Hani Jacobson
Panelist: 

1. Eunice Adjei
2. Senator Aric Putnam
3. Councilwoman Hudda Ibrahim
4. Buddy King
5. Abdi Ibrahim

Week 4 (Feb. 27^th) Educational Fair – Highlighting the importance of creating connections and promoting awareness of educational opportunities within the Black American community.
This will be a student panel.