Join The Black Archives for a masterclass on the complex legacy of the colonial slavery past. This program examines its profound influence on mental health, identity, and spirituality within the BIPOC community. Participants will explore avenues for collective healing and empowerment through shared knowledge, led by respected experts.
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This masterclass, part of the 'Echoes of The Past' program organized by Speak Up World, explores the impact of the colonial slavery past on mental well-being, identity, and spirituality within the BIPOC community. It aims to foster understanding and healing through shared experiences and knowledge transfer.
The masterclass 'Mentale Gezondheid en het Koloniale Slavernijverleden' (Mental Health and the Colonial Slavery Past) is part of the 'Echoes of The Past' program and is hosted by The Black Archives. Organized by Speak Up World, which has provided a platform for BIPOC communities since 2017, this session delves into the profound effects of the colonial slavery past on collective and individual mental well-being. Participants will explore the connections between this history, mental health, identity, and spirituality, seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities for healing and empowerment within the community. The session will be led by Marian Markelo, a Winti priest and founder of NIRASE, an institute for Winti rehabilitation and profiling in the Netherlands. Markelo is also a board member of various Afro-Surinamese organizations and NINSEE, where she annually conducts a libation during the commemoration of the abolition of slavery. As an expert in Afro-Surinamese heritage, she actively engages in educational initiatives and art projects across the Netherlands and organizes heritage trips. She is a retired nursing teacher and will be accompanied by Okomfo, Wintipriest Nana Efua.
Tickets can be purchased via a provided Eventbrite link. The event takes place at The Black Archives.
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