Black Mental Health Village, Nashville, Nashville, TN (2026)

02/28/2026

It's about that time for another Sound Healing session led by Chakra Shay. Join us Tuesday March 3rd during your lunch break at the Nashville Public Library North Branch to experience the calming power of sound vibrations offering space for restoration, grounding, and collective care.

RSVP here: https://www.bmhv.org/event-details/sound-healing-with-chakra-shay-2

This is completely free and open to everyone!

02/26/2026

Tomorrow is the day. “Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders,” a community gathering lifting up the Black elders whose wisdom, labor, and love have shaped Nashville.
On February 26th, also known as Nashville 16 Day, we’re coming together to celebrate our elders through storytelling, music, and fellowship in North Nashville.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, 11 AM–2 PM CST
Location: C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center, 2013 25th Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37208

What to Expect:
Honoring of Elders in our Community: A special recognition of Black elders whose stories and leadership have shaped Nashville.

Proclamation by City Officials: Local leaders will publicly honor Black elders and their contributions.

Performance by The Homeless Choir: Live music that speaks to struggle, resilience, and joy.

Panel Discussion: Community pillars share wisdom, memories of Nashville, and what they want younger generations to know.

Living Museum: Photos, artifacts, recipes, letters, and recordings that lift up Black family and community history.

Lunch for those who RSVP: A free, sit-down meal so we can break bread together and build connection.

Film Screening: A short film that highlights Black history, resilience, and community care.
Tea Time Conversations: A slower-paced space to sit, sip tea, and talk story with neighbors and elders.

Bingo and Other Games: Gentle, fun activities that make it easy to relax and socialize.
Headshots and Interviews: Elders can get free headshots and record their stories with our community archivist and press in the Media Room.

If you are facing food insecurity, C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center also offers resources like food boxes, and staff can help connect you to ongoing support.
C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center is ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible, including accessible parking and ramp access to outdoor and indoor spaces. We will also have volunteers on site to support older adults with mobility, finding their way, and getting settled comfortably during the event.
For more information about this event, please visit bmhv.org/elder

02/25/2026

From the moment she joined our organization, she has been a powerful force for impact. We are deeply grateful for the brilliance and care she brings to leading our work every day. Join us in wishing our Operations and Health Equity Manager, Esarrah, a very Happy Birthday!

We shared this news with LinkedIn but Operations and Health Equity Manager, Esarrah Hopkins, MSPH, CHES, has joined the Sisters in Public Health 2026 team as the very first Nashville Chapter Chair! 🎉 This is what public health leadership looks like, passionate, committed, and ready to make an impact in 2026 and beyond. Let’s go!

To learn more about Sisters in Public Health and their mission to create a safe space that empowers, educates, and evolves women in public health, visit: https://linktr.ee/SistersinPublicHealth

02/25/2026

Today we’re celebrating Angela — if you know her, you know she’s a whole ball of love! We’re so grateful for your wisdom, your love, and your unwavering care for our village, and for your commitment to building a continuum of care for our community and nurturing connection wherever you go.

Help us wish Mama Angie a very Happy Birthday!

02/24/2026

We're elated to announce the program for this week's Honoring our History by Honoring our Elders event! If you haven't already RSVP'ed make sure you do so today: https://www.bmhv.org/event-details/honoring-black-history-by-honoring-our-elders

On the program we have The Past is Prologue Film Screening presented by Mrs. Mary Jackson Owens, a Cameron High School graduate, who was present during the 1968 "basketball protest," where students challenged a one-year athletic ban that turned a sports incident into a major civil rights stand against unequal, racially motivated treatment.

The program will also feature a live exhibit where artifacts from the elders who shaped Nashville history will be on display.

Coran Brown of Healed People Heal will host a Tea Time Conversations segment for all to enjoy and Seniors on the Move will bring in the excitement with great games such as Bingo and more!

If you're interested in being a part, its not too late! Sign up to volunteer today or let us know if you'd like to provide sponsorship of any kind. We also welcome senior-serving organizations to come and table!

02/23/2026

Last month's Dance Class for Youth was canceled due to the weather but we're back and better this month! We invite community to bring their youth to the Pruitt Library Branch and join us for a dance session made to promote movement, expression, and connection to our roots. Dance instructor, Alexandreia Tolbert, has amazing moves in store for the kiddos!

RSVP on our website: https://www.bmhv.org/event-details/dance-class-for-youth-feb-24

02/17/2026

Our 3rd Thursday Healing-Centered Community Engagement Meeting of Black History Month is coming up! Join the Black Mental Health Village family as our interns discuss the role that religion & spirituality played in Black activism. Our last meeting and discussion was amazing. We welcome everyone to join, connect, learn, and encourage others.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i1z0UsPXQ1qkGf63q1z4Cg #/registration

02/16/2026

Dr. Frantz Fanon (1925–1961) was a Black psychiatrist, writer, and revolutionary thinker from Martinique whose work exposed how colonialism and racism wound the mind, body, and spirit. Trained in psychiatry in France and later working in Algeria, he studied how violence, dehumanization, and oppression shape identity and mental health for colonized peoples.

In books such as Black Skin, White Masks and The Wretched of the Earth, Dr. Fanon explored how internalized racism, everyday humiliation, and systemic violence distort self image and create deep psychological pain. He argued that liberation is not only political but also psychological, and that healing requires confronting oppressive systems and reclaiming dignity and humanity. His insights continue to inform Black liberation movements, trauma work, and critical discussions of race, power, and mental health around the world.

This Black History Month, Black Mental Health Village honors Dr. Frantz Fanon for naming the intimate connections between oppression, trauma, and the struggle to feel fully human.
How do the systems you move through each day impact your mental health and your sense of who you are?

02/13/2026

Yesterday our interns, Jemiah and Joshua, attended Intrepid College Prep’s Black History Month Community Cookout 🖤❤️💚💛 Thank you for inviting us to provide information about support to your families and bring culture and connection together 🌟

02/12/2026

Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders

Cultural preservation is not only an act of resistance; it is a healing and protective factor for our mental health. This Black History Month, as we recognize 100 years of Black History, we invite you to honor Black history by lifting up the Black elders whose wisdom, labor, and love have shaped our community.

This gathering takes place on Nashville 16 Day, which honors the Black children and families who helped desegregate Nashville public schools and changed the trajectory of our city.

Join us for “Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders,” a community gathering centered on storytelling, gratitude, and celebration of Black elders in Nashville.

Event Details
Title: Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM CST (In-person)
Location: C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center, 2013 25th Ave. N, Nashville, TN
Who’s invited: Community members of all ages

We are inviting community members to nominate Black elders to be honored. Elders may be family members, neighbors, faith leaders, teachers, organizers, caregivers, or anyone whose presence has made a meaningful impact on your life.
We are also collecting artifacts that honor Black elders in your life, such as photos, short written reflections or memories, letters, recipes, songs, or other cultural items that represent their legacy, and 1–2 minute audio or video clips sharing a story or lesson you learned from an elder.

Nominate an Elder or Submit an Artifact
Deadline: February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST

Nomination form:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/74169c6a9bb76317061599e6d9083702?r=use1

RSVP and learn more about the event:
https://www.bmhv.org/event-details/honoring-black-history-by-honoring-our-elders

Selected nominations may be shared during the event (with your permission) as we collectively recognize and celebrate the elders who carry our histories forward.

02/12/2026

Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser (circa 1895–1934) was a Black psychologist and educator, and she is widely recognized as one of the first Black women to earn a PhD in psychology in the United States. In a time of extreme racial and gender barriers, she used her research to examine how segregated and integrated schools affected the academic and emotional experiences of Black children.

Dr. Prosser’s dissertation and writings highlighted that the school environment is deeply tied to self esteem, sense of security, and academic confidence for Black students. She found that Black children in hostile integrated settings could experience more isolation and conflict, while supportive segregated schools sometimes provided more protection and affirmation. Her work pushed educators and policymakers to consider how racism in schools, not Black children themselves, harms mental health and shapes life chances.

This Black History Month, Black Mental Health Village honors Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser for insisting that the emotional lives of Black children matter in conversations about education and justice.
How have your own school experiences affected the way you feel about yourself today?

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