The BLK+Cross

Mis- and Disinformation isn’t just noise—it’s a weapon. The BLK+Cross/ Alive & in Color Principal Gail Brooks (she/her) breaks down how bad actors have used it to shake voter trust and suppress turnout. Big shoutout to?Silence The Shame, Inc.?for making space for this convo in their Empowered Minds Series: Navigating the Political Landscape. Featuring Shanti Das, Rohit Malhotra, and Dan Reidenberg. ????? Watch this recap, then catch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/esiCQXZb #misinformation?#disinformation?#elections

Til ???? this ???? day ????! Decades have passed since Dr. King spoke these words in 1966, yet communities across the nation still struggle with unequal access to health care. From racial disparities in maternal mortality to rural hospital closures—health injustice remains a harsh reality. Dr. King believed that #HealthEquity was not just a medical issue, but a moral one. On #MLKDay, we remember his call to action: to build a society where justice and opportunity in health are accessible to ALL, not just a privileged few. Hope is not passive—it’s a demand for action. Let’s commit to dismantling the systemic barriers that keep health care out of reach for so many. ??? #MLKLegacy #TilThisDay #HealthcareForAll

Friends, Family, and Change-Makers of Alive & In Color & The BLK+Cross, Thank you for showing up and making a difference every day. This year, we’ve been honored to partner with you in creating ripples of GOOD—helping to leave this world a little brighter and bolder than we found it. ?? As we step into 2025, with all its uncertainties and possibilities, we’re inspired knowing we have YOU alongside us for the journey ahead. So here’s to a peaceful, powerful, and wildly productive 2025. But before we hit the ground running, let’s embrace some radical rest and rejuvenation—because self-care is how we sustain the revolution. Wishing you good health, light, and limitless joy this holiday season. Yours in service, The Alive & In Color + BLK+Cross Team

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?? TONIGHT at 6:30 PM ET REGISTER to join us for: "Culture Matters: Race, Mental Health, and the HBCU Experience." In collaboration with The Steve Fund and the Partnership for Southern Equity, this webinar will unpack how racial trauma and systemic inequities shape the mental health of Black students. With expert insights and bold solutions, this dialogue is about creating real change. Our very own Principal and Strategist, Gail Brooks (she/her), will moderate this important discussion. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eArsjpzN #HBCU #MentalHealth #minorityhealth

Join us for a real conversation about how racial trauma and systemic inequities shape the mental health of Black students—a dialogue necessary for the culture, the community, and the future. This webinar will feature insights from The Steve Fund and a powerhouse lineup of experts and advocates as we explore solutions that uplift, educate, and empower. Proud to announce that our Principal and Strategist Gail Brooks (she/her) will be moderating this essential discussion! Don’t miss out—register now to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/eY2vpKdu #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #MinorityHealth #HBCU Partnership for Southern Equity, BLKHLTH

Hey, Mama! ?? With cold and flu season in full swing, keeping your little one safe is top priority. The Best Start for Baby and Mom toolkit has everything you need to know about vaccines to keep your little one healthy during this critical season. Wondering which vaccines are recommended, how they protect, and when to get them? This guide—created with our trusted partners at Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center and Georgia CEAL RESTORES—has the answers, just for you. Head over to beststartforbabyandmom.com for trusted info to keep your baby healthy and strong, from day one. #BestStart4BabyandMom #BS4BM #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth #BlackMaternalHealth

?? TOMORROW Meet us virtually for?Silence The Shame, Inc.’s Empowered Minds Series featuring our Principal Strategist?Gail Brooks (she/her)! There’s just 2 weeks left until the election and with?#misinformation?flooding our timelines - we need guidance!??Hear from experts on the matter talk strategies on how to navigate the political landscape - from understanding misinformation, tools for verification, and constructive dialogue. Whether you’re a student, educator, or savvy news consumer, boost your media literacy and make informed voting decisions. Register: https://lnkd.in/ePnQtENs #MediaLiteracy?#EmpoweredMindSeries?#Vote

There’s so much at stake in this year’s election, and navigating the flood of information, making your voice count, and protecting your mental health can feel heavy. Now more than ever, we need community—and our friends Silence The Shame, Inc. are holding space for us through the Empowering Minds Series this month. This 3-part event is all about real conversations, practical strategies, and building connections to help us face today’s politically charged world with resilience and strength. You still have time to join the last 2 panels—TOMORROW and on 10/22. Gail Brooks (she/her), our Principal Strategist of The BLK+Cross, will be speaking at the "Voting Wisdom: Guiding Lights in Media" panel on 10/22 from 6:30pm - 7:45pm. Don’t miss this! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBFagQjY #Vote #MentalHealth #Misinformation #PoliticalClimate

?? ATL! There's only 3 DAYS left for us to register to vote in what could be the most important election of our lives. ??? For those outside of GA who are curious about your state's voter registration deadline, SWIPE! The time to maximize our impact is NOW. Our voices have the power to shape policies that impact our schools, healthcare, jobs, and justice. Tag your crew. ???? Check your voter registration, polling place, ballot status, and more at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/ #MyVoteCounts #BlackVotesMatter #Vote #2024Election