Rising Scholars’ Let’s Not Talk About It

Rising Scholars and the EMHC (Equity Mental Health Committee) are presenting a Social (In)Justice & Mental Health Week at the end of February, in honor and recognition of Black History Month as well as Social Justice Month.

The event is titled “Let’s Not Talk About It,” and explores the themes of social justice/injustice and mental health. There are a series of phenomenal speakers and sessions, starting with the Keynote Speaker Dr. Robert Hill who will be sharing his experiences as an activist, heart transplant recipient, administrator, doctorate recipient, and formerly incarcerated racial trauma survivor!

RSVP to “Let’s Not Talk About It.”

The events:

• 2/26
  Dr. Robert Hill (event kickoff)
  11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  TBA
• 2/27
  The Power of Education to Transform and Enhance the Lives of Formerly Incarcerated Communities of Color
  11 a.m.–12 p.m.
  In person in HUM-126 & Zoom Meeting ID: 872 4582 4689
• 2/28
  Constructing Ecosystems that Cultivate a College-Going Culture Among Formerly Incarcerated People Across the State
  9–10:30 a.m.
  In person in HUM-126 & Zoom Meeting ID: 836 8898 1659
• 2/28
  Lami J. Glenn Sr. Presents “Race & the Criminal (In)Justice System”
  12–1:30 p.m.
  TBD
• 2/29
  The Experiences of Formerly Incarcerated Youth: A Rising Scholars Panel
  10–11 a.m.
  In person in HUM-126
• 2/29
  The Rise of Depression and Suicidal Ideation in the Asian Pacific Islander Community
  11 a.m.–12 p.m.
  Zoom Meeting ID: 882 8925 8917
• 2/29
  Racial Trauma and Life Coping Skills
  12–1:30 p.m.
  Zoom Meeting ID: 832 1976 8822

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five days prior to the event to Rising Scholars: Anne-Marie Beck, (714) 484-7744 / ambeck@cypresscolleg.edu.