Strong Black Woman Syndrome is a deeply embedded cultural belief in the African American community and many communities of color that defines strength for women as self-sacrifice, censorship of expressions of physical and emotional pain, perpetual resilience, and placing the needs of others before individual needs and desires.

The Strong Black Women, How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women discusses the high cost of this toxic belief and ways to cultivate healthy self-care habits. 

Author Marita Golden will read from the book and discuss the process of creating it as well as the mental health practices described in the book. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session.

Registered participants can order a copy of the book by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/AGpz4igVwDJ82wnk9

Sponsored by: ICEO, MSK, SHASS DEI, Sloan DEI, and WGS

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