I am currently pursuing my MFA degree in dance at Hunter College and creating a performance titled "Raised Spirits." This event will take place at Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, New York, with performances scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd at 7:30 p.m. The performances feature eight dancers and actors who embody my thesis research, which focuses on the history of my mother, her struggle with mental illness, intergenerational and historical trauma, and how spiritual dance practices can serve as vehicles for healing in the Black female body.

This thesis has been a labor of love and a tribute to my mother and her experiences. It also explores non-traditional approaches to addressing mental illness and the healing of intergenerational and historical trauma in black females. By supporting this project, you will not only help me to earn my MFA degree but also support my efforts to continue the exploration of these areas of research in pursuit of improved quality of life for affected Black females everywhere.

our invaluable contribution will help fund the following essential elements of the project:

- Eight dancers

- One drummer

- One videographer

- One photographer

- Stage Manager

-Assistant Stage Manager

- Lighting designer

- Costumes for eight dancers

Please help me to reach my goal of $7,000 before March 18, 2025. No contribution is too small.

Thank you!