In an effort to support organizations fighting against racism I am raffling off an original framed painting. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the cause. Please share this far and wide so together we can all raise as much money as possible.
Did you know that African American girls are more at risk to develop mental health disorders than their counterparts due to various biological, sociological, physiological, and familial factors? According to Catherine Fisher Collins, “Most African American girls’ mental health goes unrecognized due to their disruptive behavior and defiant tendencies…their mental health problems are poorly misunderstood” (Black Girls and Adolescents: Facing the Challenges: Facing the Challenges by Catherine Fisher Collins)
By supporting this organization we are helping Black women and girls receive therapy sessions that could not only help facilitate necessary changes in the juvenile justice system and criminal justice system, but also empower communities for Black liberation. Please consider donating to this cause by buying a raffle ticket (or five) so we can be the change we want to see in our communities. Additionally, if you have the means, I'd like to encourage you to donate more to this, and other causes, by supporting Black-owned businesses and foundations. We can’t stop here and I will continue to support our fellow Black young women, Black transgender women, Black L.G.B.T.Q women, and men in this fight for equality and justice.
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
I will be donating 100% of the money raised to The Loveland Foundation:
About the Loveland Foundation:
“Through our partnerships with Therapy for Black Girls, National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network, Talkspace and Open Path Collective, Loveland Therapy Fund recipients will have access to a comprehensive list of mental health professionals across the country providing high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls. With therapy sessions costing an average of $80 – $200 per session, we have selected the following options to increase the likelihood that participants are able to financially afford therapy after the end of the 4 – 8 sessions supported by The Loveland Foundation Therapy Fund. Black women and girls deserve access to healing, and that healing will impact generations.”
The Loveland Foundation is the official continuation of this effort to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color, and especially to Black women and girls. Through fellowships, residency programs, listening tours, and more, ultimately we hope to contribute to both the empowerment and the liberation of the communities we serve.”
Painting details:
Title: “What did you expect?”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 36” x 48” Framed
I will announce the winner on Instagram Live on July 30, 2020.