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Racism destroys, self-esteem, confidence & Mental Health!
Thursday, November 28, 2024, 7PM - 8:30PM
Welcome to Black Open Mic!
Durham Black Network is hosting its Black Open Mic on Zoom
Thursday, November 28, 2024, 7pm
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month
in the City of Pickering. Join us for a night of creativity and expression. Black Open Mic is a space for Black voices to be heard, and uplifted. Let's come together to honour and amplify the diverse voices within the Black community. Have your voice heard or listen. We can't wait to see you at Black Open Mic! All are welcome. No Cost. Limited Capacity. Register Now to secure your spot.
Poet, Musician & storytellers welcome!
Whether you're a poet, musician, or storyteller, this is your chance to showcase your talent or story to a supportive audience. Share your art, connect with fellow creatives, and enjoy a night of inspiration and community. Sign up to perform or simply tune in to listen, or help elevate the voices of our Black community. Supporting individuals impacted by Systemic Anti-Black Racism, marginalization, racial trauma, and intergenerational trauma by elevating their voices, sharing experiences, and expressing their creativity.
Our story to tell
A safe space to allow participants to openly share experiences. Sharing through storytelling fashion of Poetry, music or voicing personal stories, reflecting on inspirational quotes from Black leaders and a healing activity led by culturally responsive Psychotherapist/ Social Worker who share strategies or creative processes that help participants decompress what they’ve learned and teaches healing techniques.
Supporting & Rebuilding Communities
The Black Open Mic is based on a variety of evidence-based and culturally informed practices through traditional African practices of storytelling and through the facilitation of healing activities. Facilitators are trained on Culturally relevant care to enable participants to experience comfort, expression and promote healing in a way that speaks to their identity and culture. Storytelling is also used in our approach; it is rooted in African knowledge and ways of knowing and is the origin of poetry, rap and spoken word in communities of the Black diaspora. African culture is embedded in stories, storytelling, riddles, and parables. Participants will build their self-worth, confidence and social connectedness will improve and positively influence their quality of life. Poetry, music and other writers are welsome to share their craft. Allies welcome to listen in.
Equity & Equality T-Shirt
Click on the Buy Now buttom below to purchase our Equity & Equality T-Shirt available in Black and various sizes to help support the work our charity is doing.
Thursday, February 20, 2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Black Open Mic (Zoom)
In recognition of Black History Month
focusing on storytelling, testimonies of personal stories through words, spoken words, poetry or music; featuring inspirational quotes and a healing activity. Have your voice heard or listen.
Thursday, March 3, 2025 7pm - 8:30pm
Black Open Mic (Zoom)
In recognition of Black Mental Health Day
focusing on storytelling, testimonies of personal stories through words, spoken words, poetry or music; featuring inspirational quotes and a healing activity. Have your voice heard or listen.
Community Partners
