“We wear the mask that grins and lies…”
– Paul Laurence Dunbar

REGISTER

now for the
#UnmaskingPeninsula
Virtual Event

April 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
and
April 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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About

Unmasking Peninsula, which convened virtually April 23 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and April 24 (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) is a two-part dialogue and workshop program examining race, racism, gender discrimination and how these issues impact the Peninsula community and the greater Hampton Roads region.

Unmasking Peninsula was co-created by Dr. Sarita Gregory, an associate professor in Hampton University’s School of Liberal Arts and Education and Samantha Willis, an award-winning writer, independent journalist and co-founder of The Unmasking Series.

This is the fourth Unmasking program in the state of Virginia, including the most recent Unmasking Hampton Roads (2019). The series, which Willis began in Richmond in 2016, was inspired by the poem “We Wear the Mask” by African-American writer and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.

Schedule

Part I
On April 23 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) the series featured two panel sessions — one focused on race-based trauma, and the other on gender-based trauma. Two groups of leading scholars, mental health professionals and community advocates engaged in meaningful dialogue about these important topics impacting communities of color in the Peninsula and Hampton Roads region. TV Personality and Host of Coast Live April Woodard moderated these panel sessions.

Race-based Trauma Panel, April 23, 2021

Gender-based Trauma Panel:

Part II
On April 24 (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) the series invited attendees to put learning into action by participating in professionally-facilitated, virtual workshops, where they gained tools to understand, address and heal race/gender based trauma.

Concurrent workshops:

A virtual exhibition, featuring art, music, and performances by Hampton University students, Teens with a Purpose and more; rounded out the dynamic #UnmaskingPeninsula experience and was available for view via registration only, April 23 and 24, 2021 (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Inside the virtual exhibition, attendees had the chance to not only view the artworks on display, but to dialogue with each other about their experiences with race-based and/or gender-based trauma.

A special screening of the The HBO Max film “On the Record” – about Black women’s experiences with sexism, sexual harassment, and misogyny in the music industry – completed the virtual exhibit.

Resources

Gain resources from this guide, including research data, media reports, recommended reading lists, videos and more to help you further your understanding of race-based and gender-based trauma. This guide can also help you learn about local and national organizations offering mental health resources for people of color, women and other members of the community.
 

Community Partners

The Peninsula Community Foundation is a

PRESENTING PARTNER

Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia

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Hampton Roads Diversity & Inclusion Consortium

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Tidewater Chapter

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William & Mary Center for Racial & Social Justice

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YWCA of South Hampton Roads

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Teens With a Purpose, The Movement

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National Association of Black Counselors

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Asian Business Association of Hampton Roads

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Filipino American National Historical Society, Hampton Roads Chapter

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