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Kansas City Conference Is The Intersection Of Art And Mental Health

By Steve Kraske,
Reginald David
Published September 18, 2021 at 1:35 PM CDT
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Members of the non-profit organization, Poetry for Personal Power
Courtesy of Poetry for Personal Power
Members of the non-profit organization, Poetry for Personal Power

Poetry for Personal Power is hosting a conference focused on the mental health needs of African Americans.

Rite of Joy is a mental health and arts wellness conference led by Poetry for Personal Power and centered around Black/African American people's experiences.

When it comes to mental illness, Black people develop conditions at the same rate as any other group but are less likely to seek treatment.

The Rite of Joy event offers attendees the chance to speak with health professionals and learn more about ways to address mental health issues.

Poetry for Personal Power sees the arts as "an important part of total wellness" so it combines those with mental health outreach, entrepreneurship and advocacy to increase resiliency in people and their communities.

  • Sheri Hall, CEO for Poetry for Personal Power
  • Tiara Nicole, spoken-word/slam poet.
  • Anthony Townsend, trauma-informed community activist, mentor

The conference "Rite of Joy" takes place October 14 -16, 2021 at Unity Village. 1901 NW Blue Parkway Unity Village, Missouri 64065. Registration is required.

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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As an assistant producer on Up To Date, my goal is to amplify voices of people who serve as pioneers in their respective fields while shedding light on issues that affect underserved communities. I produce daily conversations to uplift and inspire the people of the Kansas City area to make the world a better place. You can reach me at reginalddavid@kcur.org.
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