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Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC Community and the Use of Art
Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC Community and the Use of Art
This in-person workshop explores how creative arts can help clients understand and process intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Community and the Use of Art Thursday, September 17 | 3pm- 5pm (EST) Howard University School of Social Work, Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall In-Person Training Facilitator: Sharieka Mason, LSW, MSW, Cert. AEAC Life Coaching with Sharieka, LLC Program Overview: This in-person, interactive workshop explores the role of art as a creative and supportive tool for understanding and addressing intergenerational trauma. Participants will examine the meaning and impact of intergenerational trauma, with particular attention to its historical roots and ongoing effects within Black and other BIPOC communities. Through discussion, examples of artists who have used creative expression to process trauma, and a hands-on art/collage activity, participants will explore how trauma can influence emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and engagement within communities. The workshop will also consider how unresolved trauma may affect the mind, body, and overall well-being across generations. Participants will gain practical strategies for incorporating creative approaches into trauma-informed practice and learn ways to facilitate deeper conversations with clients about intergenerational trauma and its impact on daily life and interpersonal relationships. The workshop is designed to strengthen professionals’ ability to support clients in the early stages of healing while creating safe and meaningful opportunities for reflection and expression. *This training satisfies continuing education requirements in LTBTQIA+ and BIPOC Community Care Learning Objectives Participants will identify what intergenerational trauma is and how it affects the client and their community. Participants will discover the history of intergenerational trauma in the BIPOC community. Participants will discover how to incorporate art as a therapeutic tool during the healing process. Participants will be able to identify the importance of art when dealing or coping with trauma. Who Should Attend? This workshop is appropriate for social workers, counselors, therapists, behavioral and mental health professionals, educators, case managers, community-based practitioners, and other helping professionals interested in trauma-informed and creative approaches to healing.

Thursday, 17, 15.00 - Thursday, 17, 17.00 Washington, DC _$25

Congressional Black Caucus Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards 2026
Congressional Black Caucus Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards 2026
Join Young, Gifted & Green for our 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards + After Party September 17, 2026 6:00 PM-9:00 PM in Washington, DC! Join Young, Gifted & Green for our 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards + After Party September 17, 2026 6PM-9PM at 18th Street Lounge (2nd & 3rd Floors) during the Congressional Black Caucus ALC. 2 FLOORS + OPEN BARS + HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES! FREE GENERAL ADMISSION 6:00 PM-7:30 PM $25 General Admission (After 7:30 PM) | $100 VIP Access (Limited tickets available) TWO MASTER DJ'S! Young, Gifted & Green 40 under 40 is an annual list of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous environmental justice leaders under the age of 40 from across the U.S. who are grappling with complex solutions to solve the Climate Crisis and dismantle Environmental Racism. Nominees include educators, scientists, artists, policymakers, healthcare/public health professionals, faith-based leaders, mental health professionals, birth workers, farmers, social-justice advocates/activists, storytellers, journalists, entrepreneurs, technologists, chefs, clean-energy gurus, social media influencers — any individual making a major difference in environment justice. Know Before You Go Doors open at 5:45 PM ET. Security will be strictly enforced and ID is required for entry. Space is limited. Registration does not guarantee admission. Early arrival is recommended. Limited parking--ride share or metro travel recommended There will be 2 floors with open bars and hors d'oeuvres on each floor.

Thursday, 17, 18.00 - Thursday, 17, 21.00 Washington, DC _$25

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Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC Community and the Use of Art
Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC Community and the Use of Art
This in-person workshop explores how creative arts can help clients understand and process intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational Trauma in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Community and the Use of Art Thursday, September 17 | 3pm- 5pm (EST) Howard University School of Social Work, Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall In-Person Training Facilitator: Sharieka Mason, LSW, MSW, Cert. AEAC Life Coaching with Sharieka, LLC Program Overview: This in-person, interactive workshop explores the role of art as a creative and supportive tool for understanding and addressing intergenerational trauma. Participants will examine the meaning and impact of intergenerational trauma, with particular attention to its historical roots and ongoing effects within Black and other BIPOC communities. Through discussion, examples of artists who have used creative expression to process trauma, and a hands-on art/collage activity, participants will explore how trauma can influence emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and engagement within communities. The workshop will also consider how unresolved trauma may affect the mind, body, and overall well-being across generations. Participants will gain practical strategies for incorporating creative approaches into trauma-informed practice and learn ways to facilitate deeper conversations with clients about intergenerational trauma and its impact on daily life and interpersonal relationships. The workshop is designed to strengthen professionals’ ability to support clients in the early stages of healing while creating safe and meaningful opportunities for reflection and expression. *This training satisfies continuing education requirements in LTBTQIA+ and BIPOC Community Care Learning Objectives Participants will identify what intergenerational trauma is and how it affects the client and their community. Participants will discover the history of intergenerational trauma in the BIPOC community. Participants will discover how to incorporate art as a therapeutic tool during the healing process. Participants will be able to identify the importance of art when dealing or coping with trauma. Who Should Attend? This workshop is appropriate for social workers, counselors, therapists, behavioral and mental health professionals, educators, case managers, community-based practitioners, and other helping professionals interested in trauma-informed and creative approaches to healing.

Thursday, 17, 18.00 - Thursday, 17, 21.00 Washington, DC 45.00

Congressional Black Caucus Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards 2026
Congressional Black Caucus Young, Gifted & Green 40 Under 40 Awards 2026
Join Young, Gifted & Green for our 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards + After Party September 17, 2026 6:00 PM-9:00 PM in Washington, DC! Join Young, Gifted & Green for our 5th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards + After Party September 17, 2026 6PM-9PM at 18th Street Lounge (2nd & 3rd Floors) during the Congressional Black Caucus ALC. 2 FLOORS + OPEN BARS + HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES! FREE GENERAL ADMISSION 6:00 PM-7:30 PM $25 General Admission (After 7:30 PM) | $100 VIP Access (Limited tickets available) TWO MASTER DJ'S! Young, Gifted & Green 40 under 40 is an annual list of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous environmental justice leaders under the age of 40 from across the U.S. who are grappling with complex solutions to solve the Climate Crisis and dismantle Environmental Racism. Nominees include educators, scientists, artists, policymakers, healthcare/public health professionals, faith-based leaders, mental health professionals, birth workers, farmers, social-justice advocates/activists, storytellers, journalists, entrepreneurs, technologists, chefs, clean-energy gurus, social media influencers — any individual making a major difference in environment justice. Know Before You Go Doors open at 5:45 PM ET. Security will be strictly enforced and ID is required for entry. Space is limited. Registration does not guarantee admission. Early arrival is recommended. Limited parking--ride share or metro travel recommended There will be 2 floors with open bars and hors d'oeuvres on each floor.

Thursday, 17, 18.00 - Thursday, 17, 21.00 Washington, DC 0.00

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GW Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights
GW Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights
At George Washington University in Washington, DC, Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights represents a vital community of student activists dedicated to centering Indigenous voices and experiences. This student-led organization brings together individuals committed to supporting Native American rights, cultural recognition, and self-determination, creating a welcoming space for dialogue, learning, and collective action within the university community. The organization's mission reflects a deep commitment to honoring Indigenous sovereignty and addressing historical injustices affecting Native populations. Based in Washington, DC, the group connects with the broader movement for Indigenous rights while maintaining strong roots in the George Washington University campus community. Members work collaboratively to build awareness, foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous-led organizations, and create educational opportunities that challenge stereotypes and misconceptions. What distinguishes this organization is its focus on centering the voices and leadership of Indigenous people themselves, rather than speaking for Native communities. The group emphasizes authentic partnership, cultural respect, and accountability in all its work. Operating at George Washington University, the organization demonstrates that student activism can meaningfully contribute to larger social justice movements while building lasting connections among peers who share a commitment to Indigenous rights and solidarity.

Washington, DC

Native American Bar Association of D.C.
Native American Bar Association of D.C.
Founded in 1997, the Native American Bar Association of D.C. has established itself as a cornerstone organization for Native American legal professionals in Washington, DC and across Indian country. This membership-driven association was created with a clear mission: to champion the educational advancement of Native American attorneys while protecting and promoting the rights of Native American individuals, communities, and tribes. NABA-DC operates from a foundation of deep commitment to tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation, recognizing that strong legal advocacy directly supports the wellbeing of Native American communities. The organization actively provides community outreach and education initiatives that address legal issues unique to Native Americans, ensuring that both professionals and community members have access to critical information and resources. NABA-DC's programs reflect its values of cultural heritage preservation and community empowerment, creating spaces where Native American attorneys can connect, learn, and contribute to meaningful change. Through its various initiatives and community partnerships, NABA-DC continues to build a supportive network that honors both professional excellence and cultural identity, serving as a bridge between the legal profession and Native American communities throughout the Washington, DC area and beyond.

Washington, DC

Native American Financial Services Association
Native American Financial Services Association
Based in Washington, DC, the Native American Financial Services Association represents a transformative force for economic self-determination across Indian Country. Founded in 2012 as a 501(c)(6) trade association, NAFSA emerged from a commitment to create meaningful economic opportunity where Tribal nations can govern and grow their own financial systems. The organization champions the vision that financial sovereignty strengthens Tribal communities by enabling them to generate revenue, create employment, and build long-term economic resilience independent of federal funding constraints. NAFSA's mission centers on protecting and affirming the sovereign rights of Native American Tribes while confronting discriminatory practices that unfairly target Tribal government-owned businesses operating in full compliance with U.S. law. Recognizing that traditional pathways like gaming do not serve all Indigenous communities equally, NAFSA advocates for diverse financial services as a critical avenue toward prosperity and self-sufficiency. The association is uniquely positioned as the only trade organization dedicated exclusively to Tribal financial services advocacy, governed directly by Tribal nation leadership rather than outside interests. NAFSA members provide responsible, Tribally regulated financial products and services designed specifically for underserved Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities historically excluded from traditional credit markets. From responsible lending to cutting-edge digital finance solutions, NAFSA members deliver federally compliant services with integrity and care. The organization continues evolving to meet emerging needs in cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and sovereign fintech regulation, ensuring Tribal nations remain at the forefront of financial innovation while maintaining control over their economic futures.

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