Health, Healing & Hampton Roads

Black History/Black Futures: The Art of Presence. - Black History/Black Futures

Holding presence in the past was challenging for Black people. Art ignored the existence of the Black being unless relegated to subservient and dismissive roles. An investigation of that presence of the past and the impact Black art will have on holding presence in the future is discussed in detail by Ms. Judine Somerville and Mr. Clayton Singleton.

The Art Of Resistance - Black History/Black Futures

The Art of Resistance features Hampton Roads’ own award-winning playwright, performer, filmmaker, and professor of Theatre at Old Dominion University, Brittney S. Harris, in conversation with Grammy-nominated, multi-award winning young composer, violinist and professor at The Juilliard School in NYC, Curtis Stewart. Renowned Historian and Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture, Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, will moderate this discussion, exploring each guest’s artistic genre.

with Jennifer Hernandez

Deanna Latimore sits down with Norfolk State University School of Nursing and Allied Health Program graduate Jennifer Hernandez and discusses her journey to NSU, current position and future aspirations. As a mental health advocate, Jennifer also shares valuable insight to maintaining wellness while living a busy life.

with Dr. Joanne Elena

Dr. Felicia Mebane sits down with her friend and colleague, Dr. Joanne Elena, the Scientific Director, Clinical & Cancer Control Research for the American Cancer Society. They discuss how they met. Dr. Elena's background and the path that lead to her current career assisting potential grantees to get funding through ACS.

with Travis Spratley

Dr. Felicia Mebane sits down with Travis Spratley and his companion to discuss his life and journey as a person living with Epilepsy. Spratley talks frankly about his struggle to adapt to his new normal while trying to provide for his family and find resources to assist him. As an Epilepsy advocate, Sprately is dedicated to understanding his diagnosis and getting better everyday.