Contribution:
Amber & Mental Health Summit

The Mental Health Summit is an annual event hosted by Building Ourselves through Sisterhood and Service (B.O.S.S), a student-run organization dedicated to aiding women and gender non-conforming students of color in their transition to college through peer mentorship and service. The Summit’s theme focused on Reflection and Restoration when it comes to mental health. Reflection on actions and emotions can create a greater mind and body connection that helps to prevent emotional distress and promote better mental health. Our keynote speaker Freddie Ranson was in attendance thankfully due to the contribution fund. Freddie is a content creator, black woman, DJ, producer, and entrepreneur. She gave insight into her own life and how she builds a relationship with herself and others.

The two-day summit kicked off with a bonding & self-care event including meditation and painting at the Africana Center. The second day, in Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, included several speakers presented workshops on topics centering around mental health and its affects on people of color. Students were encouraged to talk to each other and create a bond with other women of color with whom they share similar experiences, in order to strengthen the community.

A 2023 Contribution Project