Psychology Textbook Part I Chapter 1 Cultural Development in Underrepresented Communities Using an Empowerment and Citizen Parti

PART I PART ONE COMMUNITY BUILDING The concept of community building has no universal definition . However , this could be more positive than negative because having no universal definition also keeps the conception of community , which we believe speaks more accurately to its diverse complexities . To have some idea of what we mean by community building we ( the editors ) start this overview of the first three chapters by first giving you a look at how we conceptualize or think about community . Community can be geographical , virtual , groups of people with Similarities Such as of Community ( 2019 ) Image is showing a heart drawn on a piece of paper a red practitioners . we See Community marker tom showing ) overall as a way of being and doing or navigating life with others . Therefore community building means actively seeking ways and resources to bring forward . This might mean we find ourselves building community by holding space for difference . For example , as editors of this textbook , we are community psychologists working in academia and the community , an organizational psychologist , and an instructional designer . Our commonality is our passion for social and racial justice . We believe that this passion also shows up in the case stories you will find in this section . The first case story , Cultural Development in Underrepresented Communities Using an Empowerment and Citizen Participation Framework is offered by Jacqueline Samuel . Samuel work illustrates community building with those who seek to use art and culture as viable avenues for building community . Students interested in arts and culture , and the health and of communities of all types will find a plethora of information that might guide your journey , as using the arts to inform and reclaim power is not at all a idea . The second case story in this section is Amber Kelly and Kathleen ( 2021 ) work alongside members of the disability community , seeking to advance in all facets of community life . brings awareness around negative stigma associated with a disability and ways to address these challenges through dialogue and centering and raising the voices of people with disabilities . The third case story in this section is the work of August Hoffman . Hoffman passion is visible as he comes alongside of a student using green space to promote communal experiences for the student completing an Individualized Studies program with an emphasis on Gardening Development at Metropolitan State University . The case study moves the reader through the students experiences

SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED BY PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH VIOLA , AND ) with growing healthy foods for the community as part of education , with the ultimate goal of helping children understand the benefits of healthier eating and the actual origins of the foods they consume .

I CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES USING AN EMPOWERMENT AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION APPROACH Jacqueline Samuel , This case story illustrates the of using the arts in community development work which not only speaks to aesthetics but to how we can heal communities and promote .

10 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED BY PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH , AND ) The Big Picture Photo courtesy of Jackie Illustration by . is showing an African or African American woman wearing a green headdress With red earrings drawn by the artist noted ) In the late , Chicago Black Theater companies began to grow during a time called the Blacks Arts Movement . There were several Black women , all iconic by today standards that led the charge . First , there was the mother of Black Theater , Vol Gray Ward . Val gave us Theatre where I became a member in the early . Val was the mother of Black Theater and mentored many . form Brown former social worker , dancer , founded Ebony Talent Agency later becoming eta Creative Arts Foundation Theater . Then came jackie Taylor founder of the Black Ensemble Theater ( BET ) Company whose mission was and still is today , to eradicate racism . All of these women participated in the Black Arts Movement including Illinois Poet Laureate Brooks , and Margaret founder of the South Side Community Art Center ( home of Black visual arts ) and founder of the Du Sable Museum of African American Art . These Black Women were trailblazers and psychologists in their own right . If you were a performing , visual , or musical artist in Chicago between the 60 , at some point you were touched by their grace and wisdom . The Black Arts Movement gave Black people a sense of community , pride , and voice by creating a space to tell our stories through the arts and cultural experiences . It was a holistic approach , led by several daring Black women with intentionality to use the arts as a tool for liberation .

CASE STUDIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS 11 This experience motivated my work as a performing artist , curator of arts , in addition to being an art consultant . By 2004 , I was working in three different communities Albany Park ( north side of the city ) Park ( northwest side of the city ) and South Chicago ( the far south side of the city ) all very culturally rich and diverse communities yet struggling in their own way to sustain their arts communities . This is where I learned that I had to know the history of each community . What I found was Albany Park is a cultural mecca , a trip around the world in one visit . It is a place where the average school has students that speak at least 50 different languages . The community is so physically dense that space for cultural activities and artistic expression was . Park is the home of a large Puerto Rican community that was out of their original homes in Lincoln Park . an affluent neighborhood near the lakefront . Park is art activism at its best a community where grassroots artists use the arts for social justice practices . They are determined to never be moved again as the sculpture of the Puerto Rican hovers over the street and benchmarks the gateway into the community . Their challenge is sustainable funding and competition with larger arts organizations in the area . South Chicago is a proud industrial community , known for its economic heyday before the steel mills shut down . It is tucked under a toll bridge called the Skyway , a visual marker that indicates your geographic location in the city of Chicago . South Chicago is 75 African American and 36 Mexican . At the time it had plenty of artists who lived there but they needed to be reclaimed to come home and work in their own community . They also lacked resources for . The image is showing separate descriptions of three communities in Chicago Albany Park , Park , and South Chicago In 2007 , I returned to South Chicago in a new role . I became the intermediary with an arts background and the responsibility to support the implementation of a Quality of Life Plan ( written by the residents and stakeholders of South Chicago . The consisted of projects and program strategies that responded to social conditions that were a concern of the community . South Chicago identified economic development , safety , education , environment , food access , health , housing , youth development , and the arts as their strategic focus . The challenge was to integrate the arts into community development practices . This meant bringing city government , residents , and other stakeholders to the table with the arts community . This project was complex because arts and cultural exchanges had never been used strategically in this fashion in Chicago . While working and navigating with a small team , a funder , an artist , and a scribe , I knew that we were too small to meet the masses and we would have to rely on a snowball effect in order for this concept to work . In each community , we were met by some form of skepticism . I learned that we had to wait to be invited into the community . When we allowed the time for relationship building we were eventually invited into each community . We engaged in cultural exchanges , tours , educational and conversations as we broke bread in order to find our commonalities and deepen our relationships . Blending culture and mortar is not an easy task when both groups do not have experience in working together . They both see their worlds in very different ways . However , the

12 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH VIOLA , AND ) provided the template for action and my past experience gave me the core knowledge I needed to engage both groups . What I did not realize was that I had more to learn . Cultural Development and Prompting Creative Responses In the beginning of this work , my colleagues and I spent many hours in meetings discussing issues , on history , looking at data , mapping where issues occurred , and discussing root causes , but we were not getting anywhere . These discussions were important and useful in understanding the issues but they never seemed to change anything . It felt like we were stuck on information but did know what to do with it and how to move forward . Of course , we worked on collective behavioral and policy changes but it seemed more complicated when it came to social conditions deeply rooted in the community culture , such as violence , mental health and the needs of Black women , who historically have been underrepresented . Of course , there were some wins in gang violence but domestic violence and its impact on women of color in the community was much more complex . Domestic violence seemed to be a silent ill of society and difficult to detect and prevent from happening without witness support . Mental health is similar , especially in communities of color where it is rarely addressed because of stigma . However , when we looked at issues impacting the community through the lens of art and culture there always seemed to be a stronger level of engagement from the residents . The answer we were looking for was discovered after attending a 30 We asked the question , how een We better engage conference On the facilitation of community meetings . the to prompt responses that I was introduced to the Art of Hosting ( is Change ?

the practice of using different of discourse with groups of any size based on the context of the gathering . It is supported by principles that help maximize collective intelligence while being inclusive of diversity in addition to minimizing and transforming conflict . When utilizing , the result is collective clarity , wiser actions , and sustainable workable solutions to the most complex problems . The approach ensures that stakeholders buy into the process because their participation in the design of the process is by definition transparent . This led me to change how I hosted the community as a community psychologist ( of ) To foster solutions , we followed the same processes as before . Together we would educate ourselves about the issue .

CASE STUDIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS I hosted style conversations where we would break up into small groups and respond to questions related to the social condition . We took the time to and this method helped to give voice to all that participated . We were becoming active listeners . In addition , it increased our collective efficacy . By being in a circle , it erased the hierarchy and reduced and high expectations . We invited everyone that wanted to have a seat at the table residents , elected officials , business owners , youth , law enforcement , leaders , and artists . We were no longer limited by our titles . Using a cultural development lens gave the artists a context of how the social condition impacted the community everyone became more transparent about their feelings and they let go of their personal agendas . These community conversations changed my trajectory and experience of community psychology . Using allowed me to bring my humility and willingness to experience what communities have to offer . We learned and healed together . It was restorative and engaging and broke barriers and unleashed our truths . Now we were ready for change by using to inform our use of the arts for Healing Centered engagement . The term Healing Centered expands how we think about responses to trauma and offers a more holistic approach to fostering ( 2018 ) By using this approach , participants can use the arts as a tool to collectively address their trauma and restore their . in Image IS a clipboard with pencil with Ans and Healing Centered Engagement Promoting the Among Black Women After one of our sessions , I recall several Black women expressing feelings of a lack of belonging in the community . They talked about feeling like outcasts because the housing complex where they lived was riddled with violence and trouble , and they felt that it reflected poorly on them and their families . I knew at that point I needed to connect them to something that would make them feel valued . The idea was to reduce and ease the impact of historical trauma by creating space through a experience that encourages collective voice , the celebration of shared identity , and build a sense of community through belonging . Historically , Black Women have always taken on the weight of the family unit by taking on the challenges of caregivers . Without having any trusted support systems , Black Women often forgo . When is ignored , so is your overall health . Lack of increases stress and leads to chronic health diseases that impair Black women . Therefore , participating in shared cultural engagement can play a significant role in defining good health and supporting ones , resilience , and healing . Experiences such as family connections , expressions through spirituality or music , reliance on community networks , and the church can be great sources of strength and support ( Nami , 2020 ) Integrating the arts is a Way of achieving these goals to wellness . I thought about putting on a play , but

14 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED BY PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH VIOLA , AND ) as much as I love theater , I knew that it would take way too long with the planning , auditions , rehearsals , staging , and finding the right play and location . It would take a considerable amount of time and cost to pull it off , but I wanted them to be a part of something . We needed a quick win something just as powerful but more spontaneous , celebratory , and memorable . I felt it would be better to do another aspect of theater . I was thinking of a spectacle . Something that would happen one time only and the process would unite us all through the effort of participating in it . Responding to the Needs of Black Women Assets I believe the voices of Black women are powerful assets when used collectively . This assumption is supported by the , and Black Lives Matter movements . Even politicians recognize Black women power during the most recent election . The challenge is to center their voices universally . Black women today demonstrate that the road to their is traveled Space and Image shares Women rock used effect holistically sharing their hidden stories . These stories define the commonality and range of their lived experiences . When Black women gather in supportive settings , it creates a safe space away from the atrocities of abuse and assaults against their mental and physical health and stability . It occurs in meaningful ways . Some might revert back to ancient and traditional behaviors of their ancestors , such as hosting circles , Bible study , or something of a spiritual nature . They also use their creativity through cooking , writing , music , and performance . They form groups such as book clubs , sororities , or auxiliaries . They also retain their childhood girlfriends by extending their relationships through social settings such as dinners or travel . The impact of has also increased gatherings through social media , for example , virtual panel discussions or talks , in addition to live internet events . Whichever way that Black women come together it provides them with a moment to collectively cleanse themselves of their griefs and sorrows , in addition to celebrating their shared identity and experiences . BLACK WOMEN ROCK lEADING THE CHARGE FOR SOCIAL AND CHANGE

CASE STUDIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS 15 Needs The core needs for Black women is suggested foster relief from Racial Battle Fatigue ( to improve mental health . Racial Battle Fatigue or comes from the impact of experiencing daily battles of attempts to racism , stereotypes , and discrimination and the necessity to always be on guard or wary of the next attack they may face . Coupled with , work , and maintaining the household adds layers to this toxic stress . The result can be suppressed immunity and an increase of sickness that causes multiple illnesses from tension headaches to elevated blood pressure , among other factors ( Goodwin , 2018 ) The challenge is that these gateway maladies left untreated over time can eventually lead to chronic illnesses . Although healthcare professionals have recognized how has added another layer to health disparities , particularly within communities of color , it is yet to be seen what actions will be taken to promote health equity . In the meantime , engagement can be an accentual component to inspiring collective experiences . So now the stage was set . We hoped to improve the way the community communicates and implemented the strategies . We needed to address the feeling of exclusion from the community for Black women that participated in our gatherings . Now our goal was to find the right event . Image is a woman who seems frustrated , holding her head her hands ) when Black Women Gather ' Day When Black women struggle with acceptance of their body image it is also a result of . Black women are judged by the color of their skin , the size of their lips and hips , and often by the way they wear their hair . The irony is that it is acceptable for others to artificially create these features through tanning lotions , Botox , and fashion statements such as the bustle of the century or the buttocks injections . However , for Black women , even how they wear their hair can potentially interfere with them keeping their job . The beauty of the Black woman has always been in question . Over the last decade , Photo courtesy Image is showing the head wrapper and one ofthe women there has been more of a concerted effort to ceremony acknowledge the beauty of Black women in commercials . Actress Pilar was featured in a commercial where Pilar walks down the street singing a song adorned in this beautiful . Thus , was born Pilar Wrap Your One day after I was hosting a community meeting about care , Pilar shared with me

16 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED BY PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH VIOLA , AND ) about the desire to host an event in the parks called . It was a day to celebrate the beauty of Black women . When Pilar explained the event I was immediately sold . I had the resources to produce the project and Pilar knew the perfect location , a lakeside park on the south side of Chicago . Pilar shared how Day had been done before on a smaller scale . All that was needed was to identify a location for women of color to gather and we would meet in the park and symbolically celebrate womanhood through activities and providing beautiful fabrics to wrap around each other heads . The adornment was called a . According to Pilar , Day is another way of saying that you are atoning your spirit . However , there another custom out of Africa which is called the mass dancers . The mass dancers come out to honor a secret society , the mother spirit of the universe . Taking on this idea , Pilar created Day for Black women in Chicago . Black women vendors are featured at these events and sell their wares while other Black women provide performances , meditations , testimonials , prayer , and African dance exercises . Men are also welcome but mostly serve in a supportive role . At the end of the day , the women gather and rhythmically walk to the beach led by the elders and continue walking into the lake to cleanse themselves of all of life challenges . Day sounded so beautiful I immediately agreed to support the next event . The event was held Park on the south side of Chicago , and Pilar used the support of the women of her church to help set everything up for that day . I arrived early as an organizer and participant , to claim my spot and I brought my mother with me . We arrived , found our spot on the grass , registered , and immediately got in line to get our heads wrapped . The fabrics were beautiful and free of charge . There were women that were wrapping the heads of other women in the most nurturing way . Another special moment was the acknowledgment of our elders . My mom was of in their 90 and it made it a very special day for her . Women would come to my mom and kneel beside her and ask to shake her hand or for a hug . They praised her longevity and asked for her youthful secrets . At one point I think I was getting a bit jealous because I wanted the attention from my mom . It was very humbling . Later a sea of Black and Brown women filled the park while Pilar opened the day in prayer . They explained the meaning of Day and summoned a group of men to lead us in meditation as they played their Tibetan bowls during the most perfect summer day . There were performances by children , face painters , poets , musicians , and singers . We were also led in a group African dance exercise . We laughed , talked , shared our life experiences . Near the end of the day , we rhythmically lined up by age as we began to walk to the water . Since my courtesy Photo is Samuel ( author of INS chapter ) Mom .

CASE STUDIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS mother was the elder in the group , my mom stood at the the hhe With MY at me Pilar is never short of giving back her time , guidance , I Set ih the Water too ?

I Said Yes and healing efforts that give and support her . With Smile it the ) There is an unspoken reciprocity noted between Pilar I Th ) mom it hut they and her followers which I will call the Village marched right In that water . in the park some Ca in paying it forward stop me and ask who we were and what were we doing as they watched us in awe . I felt like a queen . There was such beauty in the collective cleanse . When my mother and I walked backed to the car I could not help but kneel to clean the sand off her feet . I hope my mom felt as special as I did by being together on Day . Outcomes and Impact Day represented experiences through spectacle by preserving culture in the way of sharing untold stories , promoting collective pride , acknowledging ones ancestors , and citizen participation in an open and safe space . The spectacle being both visual and based , also successfully demonstrates that by utilizing the arts as a tool , women can feel collectively empowered , cherished , and valued . As much as there is singing and laughter there is also an emotional release that is symbolically enacted by the rhythmic walk to the beachfront and actually courtesy After the women completed the head wrapping session , they , joined together in Lake Michigan as a symbol of being cleansed , restored , and on the that You See and hear . There was inquiry of amazement from onlookers , demonstrations of love , respect and affection among the participants , and the collective response through engagement of the mindfulness activities . The experience was an overall movement , a metaphoric dance , and a holistic healing experience . As intended , it is an experience that one will remember for a lifetime . A most powerful aspect of the Wrap Your Movement is Pilar skills and ability to use citizen participation to reach so many women without standard forms of marketing . Every year there is a noticeable increase in attendance to these events , resulting from a snowball . There are no subscriptions , no brochures , no , no posters , and no ads in periodicals . The communication style of the Wrap Your Movement can easily be equated to a modern example of the traditional use of the beat of the African Drum to communicate to the Village . day represents Empowerment and Citizen Participation in its purest form . This can also be compared to the Black Arts Movement where space was also intentionally created to support and sustain the aesthetic voices of the Black Arts Community .

18 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED BY PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH VIOLA , AND ) Lessons Learned Community Engagement and Citizen Participation It is important to identify the best approach in facilitation that works for you . I prefer the Art of Hosting ( because it not only gives the participant a voice , it also offers different Options of facilitation based on the needs of the community . When there are sensitive matters that need addressing such as listening to the victims of violence , we used methods that encouraged storytelling and active listening . When there were community disagreements ( and there will be disagreements ) there are methods for having courageous conversations that will help get the group back on track . Always keep an open mind to new methods , that is how I discovered . As much as I feel comfortable working with community groups , I feel my lesson learned through this event is that you have to decide what methods of engagement work best for you in order to achieve the outcomes you desire . Collaborative Ways of Investing in Underrepresented Communities There were two positions held in my life that my work as a community psychologist , that of an arts consultant specializing in theater , and that Of intermediary for but it in as I However , exploring , I enjoyed Working With in engaging diverse populations and cultures in a communities even more . The combination of the two Community Setting was more careers built my foundation and prepared me for community psychology . As a community psychologist , the arts provide a platform for collaboration while promoting social change and working at different ecological levels to address social conditions through a creative lens . My work covers many domains but the focus of this work is using arts and culture as tools to support underrepresented voices , specifically Black women to improve social conditions . I have been fortunate to observe best practices through my travels and engaging with creative people that have impacted the world . A Community Role in Communities It can not be assumed that as a community psychologist one must take the lead , teach , or have power over the community . Although the role of a community psychologist can be subtle , it is imperative to be foremost an active listener and observer as this will guide your actions . Other best practices proposed are Building your knowledge about the community that you are working with . Allowing yourself to be invited in and knowing the history before you enter . Building your networking skills and leveraging resources but never offering anything that you can not deliver . Finding the commonalities to connect and build relationships with the people you plan to engage with . Be willing to adapt to the unexpected and Watching for any influence that creates barriers for others . on your work , with others , while making the effort to center and raise all voices .

CASE STUDIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS 19 Bringing humility and willingness to experience what the community has to offer you . This helps to form relationships where lessons are learned , trust is restored , and engagement is sustained and Acting with intentionality to promote social change . Recommendations Community Engagement and Citizen Participation When working with the community , planning is important but I also believe in planning while having smaller events in order to build relationships in the community . Educate the community on the issue that you are addressing so that you are on the same page when you begin to address the issue . Research the multiple ways that you can host a meeting and determine what suits your leadership style . However , make sure your style of facilitation is open to everyone . If they live in the community they have every right to participate if they so choose , prepare to address , respect the time of others , and make sure meetings are engaging enough where people will want to come back for more . Working with communities and diverse populations can be stressful , but an equitable representation of the community must be a part of the process . Identify the artists that live in and serve the community . Use their talents . Besides producing their work , I have hired artists to do graphic taking in meetings and have found it to be more detailed than writing notes ( figures below ) There is something about images that stimulates memory . Honor their talents by paying them . Their time is money . Make sure you are working with artists that enjoy working with the community . There are some great artists that prefer to create on their own . This type of artist might be more suitable for showcasing by creating themed galleries , performances in the park or public art . Artists that enjoy working with the community make great organizers . Engage them in every aspect of community planning and implementation . I have had stakeholders tell me that there are no artists in the area . I always laugh at that because artists are everywhere . If you can offer the use of free or shared space , believe me , they will appear out of nowhere . ust remember to do a contract or memo of understanding so that there are no surprises at the end of the day and everyone is on the same page . Graphic notes from our community meeting

20 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED PALMER , TODD ROGERS , JUDAH , AND ) Photos of bulb courtesy of DA Jackie Samuel . This image showing the thoughts of the participants on how to use an to build community . My Work Relative to Community Psychology Practice Empowerment Theory Through this case study , we have looked at underserved communities where Black women have felt undervalued and the communities discussed have been underrepresented . We looked at empowerment and citizen participation from a community psychology perspective to better understand how it was achieved in this case study . The empowerment theory comes to mind in this case story . While there are many definitions out there for empowerment , I favor some of the tenets of empowerment that have been defined by the Cornell Empowerment Group ( 1989 ) such as intentionality , ongoing process , and mutual respect . For instance , intentionality is extremely important because it is the foundation of empowerment that gives the community psychologist their purpose . is the reason behind the passion that fuels the action . In the Black Arts Movement , the iconic Black Women that led the charge to make space for Black artists recognized their absence in society , and then determined to create space for them . Their mentorship and coalition building was the driving force for sustainability . Many Black actors have alone , but having a vision and recognizing that your needs are in common with others becomes the catalyst to mobilizing others for the cause . So when you are working with a community and you recognize that the group is at a stalemate , you use your to expose the group to new ideas and challenge their thinking . In South Chicago , we recognized that the arts were a great tool but it was that unleased their voice and their truths . The Wrap Your Movement recognizes the beauty and value of Black women , so Day used its to help Black women see their beauty . The Wrap Your Movement becomes a mirror to show and the power of Black women . It also opens up space for others to see the Beauty of a Black Women . Remember how people inquired about the Black women walking to the lakefront . This means that the Black women presence was no longer invisible . They were shown respect through acknowledgment . The care and nurturing , the ongoing process of wrapping the beauty of each woman commands mutual respect by being invited into the community of Black Women . When you enter , you enter with humility and a willingness to experience what the community has to offer .

CASE STUDIES IN PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS This reminds the community psychologist of ones own vulnerability and we must treat everyone care and compassion . This Empowerment Framework model is shown below Empowerment Framework Table The Role of Community Black Women in the Black Psychology Building Wrap Your Empowerment . Arts Movement Communities Through the Movement for Black Women Arts To crate and To use the arts as a tool for Holistic healing , atonement , Intentionality recognize talent and healing , empowerment , and and collective empowerment contributors of Black Artists citizen participation of Black Women The development of Black and the Annual tradition and Ongoing institutions dedicated to the reclamation of art as a celebration of Day and Process . community development She Through Me to promote uplifting of Black Culture . tool collective pride Inviting into the community Mutual Engagement and mentoring and entering with humility The reciprocity of sharing and . and willingness to celebration of each other of Black Artists . experience what the talents community has to offer Citizen Participation Citizen participation is another aspect of Empowerment where knowing how to engage others over time requires skill . There is Critical Awareness that informs the purpose of the collective action . It is the social barriers that ignite the need for action . The Black Arts Movement recognizes the need to acknowledge the creative contributions of Black Artist . The Community Psychologist sees the inequities and that challenges the quality of life of underrepresent communities . The Wrap Your Movement recognizes the need to bring attention to the value of Black Women . Once the awareness is achieved then we must reflect on how we arrived to this this issue and what did we learn . This is where the skills of Community Psychology are needed . Organizing and the ability to mobilize others to bring awareness requires skills , relationship building , leveraging resources , and trust . Once this is achieved the commitment of others will follow . In South Chicago it was that brought us to the level of commitment . This is where engagement becomes strong . In the Black Arts Movement , Black Women are now the founders of theater companies . Brooks breaks barriers and become the first Black Women Poet Laureate of the state of Illinois , and Margaret opens a museum on city property that showcases Black excellence . South Chicago has a plan with a vision and mission to implement . Wrap Your Movement starts with one day and becomes an annual event . Once all of this is steps are achieved then long lasting relational connections are made which leads to sustainability . The Citizen Participation Table is shown below .

22 SEE CONTRIBUTORS PAGE FOR LIST OF AUTHORS ( EDITED BY PALMER , ROGERS , JUDAH VIOLA , AND ) Citizen Participation Table The Role of . Community Wrap Your the Arts Critical Recognizing the significance of . to resources . the A finding space and significance of Black Black talent and cultural Women in Society . Mobilizing ' am Mobilizing and building relationships with Mobilizing and building skills ry relationships with Black artist and community artists , relationships with Black audiences residents , and women stakeholders Collectively respecting Participatory the writing and . Values and Respect and honoring Black pride implementation of Ii Commitment strategic plans ( Arts and ac women Quality of Life Plans ) Hosting of the . Relational Mentoring actors and support of community in circle to Sharing of talent and Connections the artistic share wants and needs resource to Support ' ce ra ion Active listening Conclusion I am hoping that by reading through this case story you are inspired to begin to think about ways you can use arts and culture in community psychology work or other work seeking to foster resilience and build into advancing social and racial justice . I continue to do this work using my lived experiences and education as a community psychologist and educator . Here is a website with more on Brooks From Theory to Practice Reflections and Questions Share with your classmates or others the ways in which the information in this chapter challenged or expanded your thinking about how the arts and culture can be used to build community . Provide and discuss examples of how gaining an understanding of an underrepresented community will affect your ongoing work . What questions does this chapter raise for you related to community psychology , community practice work , or other related of study ?

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CASE STUDIES IN COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE A GLOBAL LENS 23 Goodwin , 2018 ) Racial battle fatigue What is it and what are the symptoms ?

NAMI ( 2020 ) American .