Raising Liberated Black Youth
Black children experience disproportionate rates of exclusion and discrimination in their schools and communities, making it difficult for them to develop a positive self-image, succeed academically, and live in ways that are guided by their own values and sense of purpose. As parents, educators, and community members involved in guiding, teaching, and loving Black children, it can feel challenging to know how to provide support and encouragement.
In response to these challenges, the Raising Liberated Black Youth program is designed to support any adult involved in parenting and/or educating Black children and adolescents in Santa Barbara County by providing practical guidance to help young people by combating the negative effects of racism-related stress on their emotional, academic, and social wellbeing. This initial workshop features Dr. Maryam Jernigan-Noesi, a licensed psychologist and award-winning expert on the psychology of racial trauma and mental health. This workshop will provide an overview of what it means to raise a liberated Black child and explain the importance of addressing race-related stressors at home and in school.
Presented by UCSB’s Healing Space & Santa Barbara Unified School District.
Free parking available on site.