Toronto 
Events Description
A panel about prioritizing mental wellness within the multiracial Black experience, presented as part of The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium.
We will explore the unique mental health challenges and triumphs faced by individuals navigating the intersection of multiracial identities and Blackness. For those who embody multiple racial and cultural heritages, the journey of belonging, both within the Black community and broader society, can be complex and isolating. This session will provide a platform for candid conversations about the psychological impact of straddling multiple worlds, the internal and external struggles around racial identity, and how mental wellness intersects with the lived experience of multiracial Black individuals.
By cultivating self-acceptance, building community and addressing mental health disparities, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the importance of creating inclusive spaces for multiracial Black individuals, fostering resilience and prioritizing mental wellness in the face of layered racial identities.
Panellists will include music artist Matthew Progress, comedian Aisha Alfa, Ontario Tech University professor Dr. Wesley Critchlow and Daniel Hidalgo B.S.W, Founder of CommUNITY204. Moderated by University of Manitoba professor Dr. Warren Clarke.
Presented by The Black Daddies Club in partnership with Harbourfront Centre.
KUUMBA30 is presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment.
Organized by the Black Daddies Club (BDC) and the Toronto Kiki Ball Alliance (TKBA). Collaborating with Ultra-red and C-RRED (Center for Race, Religion and Economic Democracy) and in partnership with Harbourfront Centre.
The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium
This symposium will engage with themes, discourses and strategies centred around the Black struggle for justice and liberation. This year’s theme, “Finding Home in Our Bodies,” will facilitate a transnational dialogue about what liberation means within the Black community by connecting with Black communities across North and South America and the African Diaspora. We aim to foster learning and collaboration that advance the Black liberation movement.
Image: Aisha Alfa (image courtesy of the artist)
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Pay what you wish: $5 – $20
How to get tickets?
Phone: (416) 913 – 4000
Email: tickets@harbourfrontcentre.com
WHEN & WHERE
Date: S
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
120 minutes
Venue & Address
Harbourfront Centre Studio Theatre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Wheelchair accessible
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
