Newswise — According to a study from Yale University, 42% of African American women have yet to get married. This number tells a story — but what are the details of this story? What are the layers behind the statistic?
42%: Single, African American and Female is a Circle of Knowledge event from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a nonprofit organization that strengthens and heals f amilies and individuals from all walks of life.
The event will feature a panel of Family Institute expert staff therapists including Donna Baptiste, EdD, and Reginald Richardson, PhD, LCSW, as well as Apostolic Faith Church Bishop and Family Institute Board Member Horace Smith, MD. These mental health and relationship experts will explore the factors surrounding this statistic, including the unique challenges and opportunities single African American women face, the obstacles to marriage and how this trend impacts the community at large. Located at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S. Indiana, this event is free and open to the public, but tax-deductible donations are accepted. Registration for the event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. presentation.
To register in advance or for more information about this event, the Circle of Knowledge Event Series, or The Family Institute at Northwestern University, please contact Michelle Weil, Development Associate, at 312-609-5300 ext. 480 or email [email protected].
ABOUT THE FAMILY INSTITUTE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY –The Family Institute at Northwestern University (www.family-institute.org) is committed to strengthening and healing families and individuals from all walks of life. An affiliate of Northwestern University, The Family Institute is a unique, innovative not-for-profit organization, governed by its own independent Board of Directors and responsible for its own funding. The Institute offers a wide range of high quality mental health counseling through our staff practice and sliding-fee scale Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic, where we are committed to serving at-risk, under-resourced communities. The Family Institute also operates two nationally-renowned graduate programs in marriage and family therapy and counseling in affiliation with Northwestern University, and conducts cutting-edge research projects that lead to a better understanding and treatment of mental health issues.
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