Queen Nzingha lecture 10, Media, Psychology and Health with Dr Jude Smith Rachele
Saturday 28 September at Birkbeck, University of London
Media, Psychology and Health
Dr Jude Smith Rachele is the organiser of the premiere and discussion of the film Dark Girls (19 September ) the film explores colourism and the mental and physical legacies of racism on black women. Her presentation will cover :
5 ways mainstream media can reduce your health and 5 ways to cope
Links between self esteem and general health
How mental health impacts on physical health
Black women as the most uncoupled group in America: Causes and impacts
The effect of the film Dark Girls on the general public
10 activities to promote positive media/self esteem
Queen Nzinga was an African Queen who fought against the European invasion of southern Africa (Congo/Angola). The Queen Nzinga lecture series features African female academics / holders of expert knowledge, speaking on topics of their choice on a monthly basis. The Nzinga lecture series will provide a regular platform for women of African descent to highlight important issues in an academic setting. As a result of these lectures a Black Women in Academia Support Group has been set up.
See previous Queen Nzingha lectures on our channel
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