Black Folk Mental Health: Generational Trauma, Traditions & Truth | Jelan Agnew | TEDxDelthorneWomen

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxDelthorneWomen, where x = independently organized TED event.

TEDxDelthorneWomen was executive produced, curated and hosted by Sonali Fiske, Founder of BIWoC Revolutionaries Take the Mic, a Talk Show Host on Rukus Avenue Radio, and a TEDx speaker herself.

With our theme, Revolutionize, we're about shining a light on the voices that are reimagining a new and just society through a revolutionary lens. Not just from a space of dismantling tired, old concepts and fighting oppressive views, but implanting fresh seeds rooted in new imaginings, curiosity and right relationship. Jelan Agnew, LCSW is a psychotherapist, professor, facilitator and public speaker, with 16 years in the mental health field. She is the founder of Nalej of Self, LLC, a private practice dedicated to addressing Black generational trauma, identifying cycles/patterns and creating new ways of being through healing Mind, Body, Spirit.
Jelan’s work is committed to healing trauma within the Black community.

In addition to her work in the field, she’s open about her own struggles with Depression and Anxiety, and takes pride in saying, “I am a Black therapist, with a Black therapist”, as a means to destigmatize mental health.

[purposedcomposition]

"We are in survival mode so much that rest makes us uncomfortable..." I felt that one in my bones! valuing health over hustle! yes to that!

[Allthingscocoposh]

This TEDx speaks volumes and highly resonates. She delivered this exceptionally. Praying 🙏🏾 for our culture.

[hockeygirl]

This needs to go viral. This has been healing for me.

[NaTashaBLMFT]

She is on point and speaking the truth ❤

[topgurl]

This talk is one of the best I've ever seen. I feel like she hit so many points in a shorter amount of time, than some of the other TED talks covering a similar topic.

[latonyamsummers]

I love the way you delivered your talk, with humor and confidence and authenticity. You betta!

[shandacomeauxlcsw]

Excellent! The more we cry, the more healthier we’ll be❤️

[kingquezDBMG]

Thank you SO MUCH for this sister. I'm 48 years old and the healing of multiple generations of built up Trauma just began within the past 5 years. YOU are necessary for OUR evolution. 🙌🏾

[sonalifiske]

Such a powerful and revealing TEDx Talk! You are blessing us with this. Thank you for shining your light.

[Dr_Kennebrew]

That was my mother's saying as well. The more you cry the less you pee.

[MelaniaMack]

I felt this entire Talk so much that I couldn't stop crying. This is an entire Word.

[jacquelineortiz]

Love, Love, Love. Brooklyn! it is all in the hands. So proud of you. God is good.

[chiantim]

Let's keep talking about this until we can't talk about it anymore!! People need to learn more and more about this.

[mindbodysoul]

Jalen Agnew 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I swear God will bless you for this Generational Awakening light bulb you have sent out into this world. When I say all the weight just shed off my shoulders, back and the tightness in my jaw. I felt my self in real time release it all. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you🙏🏾

[christophercampbell]

I love everything about this. I truly hope we can break the cycle and finally rest.

[DTWAR]

Absolutely beautiful speech. I too agree with her statement, “being placed on earth to heal the blaque man, woman and child”

[xxesinammxx]

This was gorgeously put and comforting. Jelan girl, thank you!

[nadiapayan]

Everything about this talk, Jelan!!!! Thank you for your light, your voice and your willingness to share this gift of a talk with us.

[itsreallyniamarie]

I often fight myself about resting when I’m genuinely tired & then when I have things to do I find myself flaking

[TheJenna]

I love this talk so much! As a white woman it gave me some insight into the trauma experienced....please do more of these!!!