July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

BIPOC Messages of Hope and Celebration
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, Pleasant Valley Productions, The Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, Lynette Entertainment LLC, and The New Jersey Creative Arts Collaborative (NJCAC), a non-profit New Jersey Arts organization is proud to recognize that July is BIPOC Mental Health Month. The 90-minute live in person outdoor event will be held at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center located at 4 Boland Drive, West Orange N J on Thursday, July 29th at 7:30 pm.

This event is designed to be a creative expression of celebration, vibrancy, courage, hope and resilience through the unique lens of people of color. You are invited to wear something that represents your cultural origin. There will be artistic vendors, resource tables with community resources and information, as well information on mental health services.

The impressive line-up of diverse entertainers will be Jeffrey Foote, Sierra James, Sandra Ward, RO-STAFA, Tracey- Lynn- Haskell, Carl Brister and the Zawadi African Dancer and Drummers. Your host will be Lynette Sheard, Director and Community Education coordinator at the Mental Health Association in NJ.

This is a free family friendly event. Free parking is available at an adjacent lot, indoor restroom facilities are available. Donations are welcome.

For more information contact Gwen Ricks-Spencer (gwenricksspencer@gmail.com | 609-284-3222) Lynette Sheard (lynettesheard@yahoo.com | 973-202-3279)