Celebrate the work carried out by the creative artists and workshop participants on the Black Maternal Health Project that is ongoing in Liverpool.
Featuring an important roundtable on the topic of mental health in Black communities, chaired by Historians Dr Ama Biney, with reflections from psychotherapists Helen George and Andrea Edwards.
The workshop leads and participants will launch a leaflet aimed for NHS antenatal waiting rooms in support of Black mothers. This work was based around the use of historical source material relating to Black midwives to discuss changes and continuities in Black maternal healthcare.
Speakers at the event include:
- Natalie Denny: Writer and Activist, Black Maternal Health Project and Skywriters
- Michelle Richards: Creative Arts Therapist, Black Maternal Health Project and Collective Encounters
- Ama Biney: Lecturer in Black British History, University of Liverpool
- Helen George: Psychotherapist and founder of Community Trauma Conference, UK
- Andrea Edwards: Psychotherapist and founder of Loveathome
The Race and Critical Health Humanities Network was established by academics at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Liverpool to encourage collaboration and foster dialogue between Liverpool institutions and healthcare providers.
Event Date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Location: LJMU Student Life Building
Categories: 2024 | Black History Month | Free | Heritage | In Conversation | Liverpool | Liverpool Against Racism | Participate | Talk | Workshop
