Unlearning Racism Training Guide: Supporting Wellness for People of African Ancestry
Historical oppression and racism has greatly influenced health, healthcare systems, and the perception of those in the healthcare field. What health care looks like for people of African ancestry must be redefined using language, beliefs, and principles steeped in African-centered cultural knowledge, in the ultimate interest of people of African ancestry. This training guide explores the ways in which developing an African-centered approach to behavioral health, in all areas of this field, can best serve people of African ancestry, while honoring their experience, dignity, and humanity.
This project was led by the Office of Equity and Workforce Development (OEWD) under the San Francisco Health Network’s Behavioral Health Services Department through the support of the Department of Public Health and the City and County of San Francisco, and in partnership with Jason Seals & Associates.
Click here to access the training guide.
City of Walnut Creek: Community Listening & Dialogue Sessions Report Out
JSA partnered with the City of Walnut Creek to conduct a series of community listening and dialogue sessions in response to the death of Miles Hall, a resident of Walnut Creek.
The sessions provided people personally impacted by mental illness, racism/anti-blackness, and/or the intersection of these two experiences with the opportunity to express their perspectives and opinions. The secondary goal was to hear from the broader community on issues surrounding public safety and the wellbeing of all residents.
JSA collected and analyzed the insights shared during these listening sessions and via a community questionnaire; These findings were complied in a report and presented to the public and City Council during a Special City Council Meeting.
A Moment of Truth
“A Moment of Truth”
is a multi-channel platform created to explore issues, topics, and ideas that impact people of African ancestry.
