Welcome back to the NJ4S Union Hub series, where we uplift conversations that honor history, culture, and mental wellness within our communities.


In this session, “Black History Month: History Through Healing,” presenter Jozy reflects on Black history through a lens of resilience, healing, and collective strength. This conversation centers how understanding the past can support emotional wellness, identity, and empowerment in the present.

Jozy explores how historical trauma, systemic barriers, and cultural pride all shape mental health within Black communities—and how healing can be found through storytelling, community connection, and honoring lived experiences. This session invites viewers to move beyond remembrance and toward restoration.

What You’ll Learn:

  • History and Mental Health: How historical experiences continue to impact emotional well-being
  • Healing Through Understanding: The importance of acknowledging trauma while celebrating resilience cultural Identity and Strength: How pride, legacy, and representation support wellness
  • Community Healing: The role of shared stories, connection, and collective care
  • Moving Forward with Intention: Using history as a tool for growth, empowerment, and healing

Whether you’re an educator, student, or community member, this session offers space for reflection and meaningful dialogue—reminding us that healing is deeply connected to understanding where we come from.

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