2026 BMH CONFERENCE RECAP
2026 THEME: BLACK POWER
Over
Participants!
200+
Powerful Keynote Speakers:
Meagan Good & Jonathan Majors
Sessions Recap: Our Incredible Lineup...
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Anthony Lucas M.S., CCST
Secure Minds, Secure Data: Maintaining Cyber Safety in Mental Health Practice
Kimberly Ward LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, RPT
Trigger Zones: Childhood Trauma in the Shadow of Community Violence
Corinna Young LCMHC
The Future Is Black and Brilliant: Using AI to Create Resources Without Losing the Soul of Your Work
Dr. Quadric D. Witherspoon ED.D, M.Ed
Are You Okay: Reclaiming Mental Health and Emotional Strength Among the Black Community
Ashley McGirt-Adair, MSW, LICSW
Breaking the Silence: Culturally Responsive Care and Strength-Based Healing in Black Communities
Kirk James LPC-R
Rooted in Strength: Elevating Wellness Through Self-Care for BIPOC LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies
Tameka L. Gant LPC-MHSP
Out With the Old….Stop Acting Brand New
Dr. Alexándrea Evans Oneal PsyD
Black Adoptees: Claiming Power, Claiming Space
Dion Chavis The Glad Dad LLC
H.E.R.O. in Real Life: Mental Strength and Purposeful Leadership for Brothers Who Carry It All
Rachael E. DuBose, M.S.Ed.,
LPCC-S, CCTP
Decolonizing Ethics: Reclaiming Cultural Wisdom in Clinical Work
Adriana Londono LCSW, LCAS, CCS
From Stigma to Strength: A Culturally-Responsive Approach to Black Wellness in Substance Use Treatment
Dr. Cecily Batiste Dawson PhD, LPC-S
Centering Race-Based Trauma in Counseling: Competency, Care, and Action
Dr, Rasheeka Fogg, DPC, LCMHC-QS, LCAS, CCS
A Holistic Sexology Approach to Black Women’s Intimacy Recovery
Scott Manningham M.S. LMHC
Light Up The Darkness
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
Money TALK$™ Empowerment Sponsor
2026'S EMPOWERMENT SPONSOR
Thanks to the generous support of Dr. Constance Craig-Mason and Money TALK$™ Movement Inc., the first 25 ticket holders received a complimentary Money TALK$™ Financial Empowerment Toolkit (a $100 value)!
This exclusive kit includes a Financial Wellbeing Planner, Money TALK$ Vol. III, and practical tools designed to reduce financial stress, boost savings, and build lasting financial stability.
Meet The White Coats: Our Incredible Team
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Together, we can strengthen the future of Black mental health.