Health Equity for African Americans League

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is observed annually on May 7th (often within a broader awareness week) to highlight the critical need for comprehensive mental health care for children and youth. It focuses on reducing stigma, promoting positive development, and providing resources to tackle rising mental health crises among young people.

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 5th marks National , a day to create a safe space for mental health and wellness. Remember to check on your friends and family today.

05/01/2026

In 1865, freedom reached the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth reminds us that progress delayed is still progress demanded—and our work continues.

Join the Orange County Black Solidarity Network for A Juneteenth Celebration, an evening rooted in reflection, storytelling, and forward movement. This gathering brings together voices that challenge, inspire, and help shape a more just and equitable future for our community.

We are honored to welcome Arshay Cooper as our evening keynote sharing a powerful story of resilience, courage, and collective rise. The evening will also feature a dynamic author panel including Dr. Kecia Alexander, Martha Daniel, and Dr. Mel Palmer, each bringing perspective and leadership grounded in impact.

🗓 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕟 Reception: 4:30 PM | Program: 5:30 PM
📍 Arts & Learning Conservatory, Costa Mesa

This is more than a celebration. It’s a moment to connect, to reflect, and to recommit to the work of advancing equity and strengthening community.

Register (required) today and be part of the movement.

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04/28/2026

Are you or someone you know experiencing depression, anxiety, or facing life’s challenges? COR Church , in collaboration with other specialists, is hosting a one-day mental wellness summit aimed at addressing the mental health crisis affecting our communities. Parents 🫶🏽, guardians, teachers, counselors, and anyone involved—directly or indirectly—with teenagers, are encouraged to attend, listen, and learn from experts specializing in mental health and wellness for our youth.
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04/24/2026

Racing thoughts. Brain fog. Irritability.
These aren’t random, they’re often signs of a dysregulated stress response.

Chronic cortisol can impact memory, focus, and emotional balance more than most people realize.

Swipe to understand what’s happening in your brain… and how to support it ⬆️

Selected research:
• Lupien et al., Nature Reviews Neuroscience (2009)
• McEwen & Morrison, Neuron (2013)
• Arnsten, Biological Psychiatry (2015)
• McEwen, Molecular Psychiatry (2017)

Consistent findings across decades of stress neuroscience research support these effects.

04/21/2026

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.

04/16/2026

Freedom. Equity. Community. 🖤✊🏾

The Juneteenth Kickoff Reception is coming — and you don’t want to miss it!

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Arts & Learning Conservatory
151 Kalmus Dr, Costa Mesa

Hosted by the Orange County Black Solidarity Network, this evening is a celebration of how far we’ve come and a mobilization for the work still ahead.

Registration is required. Link in bio or visit ocblacksolidaritynetwork.org/

Tag someone who needs to be in the room. 👇🏾

04/14/2026

Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) is an annual campaign, held April 11-17, founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) to raise awareness, activism, and community building to improve maternal health outcomes. The 2026 theme is “Rooted in Justice & Joy,” focusing on addressing the crisis where Black mothers are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes.

04/08/2026