My Girl Story: Black Girls and Mental Health - Detroit Discussion

4126 3rd Avenue,Detroit MI 48201

24 May, 2022

Description

To commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month in the month of May, we've partnered with experts and community organizations to bring awarenes My Girl Story is a documentary filmed and produced in Detroit that focuses the lives of two African-American girls – Monay Williams and Shokana Blevins – as they journey from adolescence to adulthood. The goals of the film and this event are to build community for Black girls, especially those with disabilities, and teach girls the power of their voice. My Girl Story has been screened at numerous film festivals and conferences throughout the United States. Moderated by: Marsha Florence, Producer and Host of the “Just Ask” talk show and Founder of the Just Ask Foundation Panelists include: • Paris Simpson, President/CEO at Powerful Leaders Uniting Generations, PLUG Inc. • Michele Leno, Ph.D., LP, psychologist and host of “Mind Matters with Dr. Michele” • Jaime Junior, Vice-Chair, Michigan Developmental Disability Council Advisory • Jada Charley, author of Tear-Stained Pages: A Diary of a Teenager • Marquetta Turner, Behavioral Health Specialist Supervisor Hosted by: Michigan Disability Developmental Council, My Girl Story LLC, Black Girls Smile, Just Ask Foundation, Detroit Heals and Dr. Michele Leno TV show, Mind Matters.