RZA, James Redford, Krista Tippett and More Join Largest Statewide HealthCare Foundation to Advance Solutions To Prevent Trauma and Reverse its Harmful Consequences
**Follow #EverydayCourage and watch the livestream at everydaycourage.calendow.org**
WHAT:
The California Endowment will launch a new event series “Health Happens with Everyday Courage,” championing community-based resources needed to build resilience to repeated stress and trauma. Stress, especially traumatic stress experienced at a young age, has become an epidemic in the United States. However, research shows that well-timed interventions by schools, health groups and community organizations can help children and adults heal and thrive.
The series will explore research, policies and practices to help communities overcome adversity and provide a path to make health happen in our schools, neighborhoods, health clinics and homes.
During the half-day keystone event, inspiring creatives, top researchers and community members will share their tales of resilience to show that there is everyday courage in all of us. Guests include: James Redford, Documentary Filmmaker, Forthcoming “Paper Tigers”; RZA, Wu-Tang Clan Leader, Author of “Tao of Wu,” Actor, Director and Screenwriter, and Krista Tippett, Host/Executive Producer of the NPR radio show, “On Being.”
WHEN:
Monday, March 17, 2014, 12:30 pm-6 pm PST
See schedule for more information
WHERE:
The California Endowment, 1000 N. Alameda, Los Angeles, CA 90012
For press credentials, RSVP to Jessica Gelzer, jgelzer@griffinschein.com, 323-892-2080 OR 818-399-4088
WHO:
- James Anderson, Anti-Recidivism Coalition
- Rev. Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, Soul Repair Center at Brite Divinity School
- Rickie Byars-Beckwith, singer and songwriter, Author of ” My Soul Surrender: Grace Notes of a Journey”
- Joyce Dorado, PhD, UCSF HEARTS
- James Redford, Documentary Filmmaker, Forthcoming “Paper Tigers” profiling teens’ experiences of adversity
- Bob Roth, Executive Director, David Lynch Foundation
- Dr. Robert K. Ross, President and CEO, The California Endowment
- RZA, Wu-Tang Clan Leader, Author of “Tao of Wu,” Actor, Director and Screenwriter
- Krista Tippett, Host/Executive Producer of the NPR radio show, “On Being”
- Live musical performance by Moses Sumney and DJ Shiva
MORE:
Stress, especially traumatic stress experienced at a young age, has become an epidemic In the United States. Recent studies show two out of every three children are experiencing trauma; that is 46 million children who suffer from violence, witness abuse, or endure neglect on a regular basis. Childhood trauma can lead to serious longterm physical and socio-emotional issues. Those affected, struggle in school, suffer from depression, and get into trouble with the law.
Solutions to reverse the effects of trauma exist.Research shows that well-timed interventions by schools, health groups and community organizations can help us heal and thrive. The series will explore ways we can all do more to create places that support resilience and provide a path to make health happen in our communities. For more information on the series, visit everydaycourage.calendow.org.
For press credentials, RSVP to Jessica Gelzer, jgelzer@griffinschein.com, 323-892-2080 OR 818-399-4088.
**Follow #EverydayCourage and watch the livestream at everydaycourage.calendow.org**
About The California Endowment
The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, The Endowment has regional offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno and San Diego, with program staff working throughout the state. The Endowment challenges the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for people’s health. The Endowment believes that health happens in neighborhoods, schools, and with prevention. For more information, visit The California Endowment’s homepage at www.calendow.org.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jessica Gelzer
jgelzer@griffinschein.com
323-892-2080 OR 818-399-4088
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12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Lunch served
Qi Gong Session; Peace Photo Project; T-shirt Screenprinting
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm
Health Happens with Everyday Courage
Dr. Robert K. Ross, President & CEO, The California Endowment
1:25 pm – 1:45 pm
Dissolving Stress
Bob Roth, Executive Director, David Lynch Foundation
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm
The Brain Science of Adversity
Krista Tippett, Host, NPR’s On Being
Joyce Dorado, Ph.D., UCSF HEARTS Program
2:15 pm – 2:40 pm
Paper Tigers
Jamie Redford
Documentary Filmmaker
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Building Community Resilience
Krista Tippett, Host/Executive Producer, NPR’s On Being
Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, Soul Repair Center
James Anderson, Anti-Recidivism Coalition
4:00 – 4:25 pm
3PA > 1NT
RZA
Wu-Tang Clan leader
4:25 – 4:45 pm
Song and Celebration
Rickie Byars Beckwith
Musical Director, Agape Spiritual Center
4:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Reception
Live musical performance by Moses Sumney
Music by DJ Shiva
