Sister Spokesman gathered a lively mix of community members and expert panelists at Arnellia’s in St. Paul to discuss healthy relationships, Saturday, April 2.
The afternoon was filled with dancing, prize giveaways, shopping, socializing and words of wisdom from SAFE Families Manager Sam Simmons, Children’s Services Director Kaymalya Howard, and Mental Health Practioner Brandon Jones (pictured above).
During the discussion, panelist Kaymalya Howard said, “Love should not be that hard…” as she reflected on how relationships can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Brandon Jones disagreed slightly saying, “Relationships take a lot of hard work… It’s a journey, not a destination.”
See photos by photographer Steve Floyd below.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships panelists (l-r) SAFE Families Manager Sam Simmons, Children’s Services Director Kaymalya Howard, and Mental Health Practitioner, Brandon Jones
(l-r) SAFE Families Manager Sam Simmons, Children’s Services Director Kaymalya Howard, MSR Publisher/CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard, and Mental Health Practitioner, Brandon Jones
(l-r) SAFE Families Manager Sam Simmons, Children’s Services Director Kaymalya Howard, MSR Publisher/CEO Tracey Williams-Dillard, and Mental Health Practitioner, Brandon Jones
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Tracey Williams-Dillard with addressing attendees
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
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KMOJ’s Q-Bear
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Leticia Williams greeted attendees
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
Sister Spokesman: Healthy Relationships, April 2.
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