Unspoken Battles: A Community Conversation on Black Men’s Mental Health

As we head into finals and the holiday break, the School of Social Work and Howard community is creating space for healing, reflection, and honest conversation. The recent passing of Marshawn Kneeland, defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, has brought national attention to a growing crisis: suicide rates among Black men and boys are rising faster than in any other group in the U.S. All are welcome to join us for an in-depth conversation featuring an exceptional panel of black male leaders: 

Joseph D. Williams, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Founder, Misunderstood Voices

Ta'Wane Watkins, LCSW, LICSW
CEO, Jaxcyn Therapy Group

Calvin J. Hadley, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for Academic Partnerships & Student Engagement, Howard University

Bryan Haggard, LCSW
Founder, Dash Health Counseling & Consulting
3rd-Year Doctoral Student in Social Work