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SUMMARY:The Empowered Series: Speak Up\, Hold On: Protecting Black Mental Health at Work
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about protecting Black mental health at work \n\n\n\nThe workplace is changing. The support systems are shrinking. And yet — we’re still here. \nJoin the Clemson Black Alumni Council for the inaugural session of The Empowered Series: \nSpeak Up\, Hold On: Protecting Black Mental Health at Work \n\nThursday\, March 26\, 2026\n7PM EST\nVia Zoom\nMust RSVP to receive the Zoom link (shared 3 days prior to event)\n\nIn a climate where DEI initiatives are being dismantled\, how do we protect our peace\, our performance\, and our people? Our featured Clemson alumni mental health professionals are bringing the conversation we all need right now. \n\n\nABOUT OUR FEATURED PANELISTS\nMelanie K. Jett\, DC\, R. EEG.T\, ’01 \nNeurofeedback Specialist & Clinical Neurophysiologist — Rewired by TrueBrain\, Florence \nMelanie Jett brings more than 20 years of experience in Neurophysiology\, Chiropractic\, and Applied Neuroscience to her role at Rewired by TrueBrain in Florence. As a Registered EEG Technologist and Intraoperative Neurophysiologist\, she has worked alongside top ENT\, general surgeons\, neurosurgeons\, orthopedic surgeons\,and neurologists at institutions including Mount Sinai Hospital in New York\, UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh\, Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago\, Duke University Hospital in Raleigh and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio\, just to name a few. \nMelanie’s expertise spans EEG and ERP-based brain mapping\, intraoperative monitoring\, and neurodiagnostic testing — all of which she now integrates into personalized neurofeedback and cognitive rehabilitation programs for Rewired clients. Her deep understanding of brainwave patterns\, sleep\, and cognitive function enables her to design highly targeted protocols that support recovery\, resilience\, and performance across a wide range of conditions\, from post-concussion symptoms and PTSD to focus and sleep optimization. \nIn Florence\, Melanie leads the neurofeedback and assessment program for all Rewired clients\, combining advanced neurotechnology with a compassionate\, evidence-based approach to care. Her mission is simple: to help every individual reconnect with their best brain. \nAsa T. Briggs\, DNP\, ’02 \nBoard CertifiedPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Briggs Psychiatry and Behavioral Health \nDr. Asa T. Briggs\, DNP began his career as a psychiatric practitioner at Unity Health Care\, Inc. (Unity)\, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the District of Columbia. For seven years\, Dr. Briggs served as the Discipline Director of Psychiatry at Unity providing leadership in the are of quality improvement and best practice guidelines. \nOriginally from South Carolina\, Dr. Briggs has served as an adviser to profit and not-for-profit organizations. His expertise aids organizations in understanding the importance of increasing their capacity to address the dearth of local and global resources necessary to appropriately treat vulnerable populations with mental health challenges. \nIn 2022\, Dr. Briggs opened Briggs Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in Greenville\, SC to serve individuals with mental heal challenges in low resource communities. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE EMPOWERED SERIES\nThe Clemson Black Alumni Council (CBAC) proudly presents ‘The Empowered Series’ — a quarterly conversation experience designed to connect\, educate\, and empower alumni across the globe. Each session brings together brilliant minds from our network to tackle the topics that matter most — professionally and personally. Because we’ve always known: we are most powerful\, together! \nStay connected. The next conversation is closer than you think. \nInterested in sharing your expertise at a future session? Let us know! https://forms.gle/b78seTC8pF994JkG6
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SUMMARY:Donning of the Kente 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Clemson’s brightest graduates for Donning of the Kente 2026! \n\n\n\n\nThe Clemson Black Alumni Council (CBAC) is proud to host the Donning of the Kente 2026 on April 18th\, 2026 at Tillman Hall Auditorium 3pm-5pm! \nThis year’s celebration will honor Clemson’s Spring\, Summer\, and Fall 2026 graduates (undergraduate and graduate degrees). Registration for the April ceremony is open from February 23 to March 6\, 2026 for eligible graduates. Spaces are limited\, so early registration is strongly encouraged. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email along with additional details about the event and guest request information. \n\nTo receive a 2026 Gantt Kente stole\, students must register to participate and attend the ceremony at dotk26.eventbrite.com . \n***This year’s ceremony will be an intimate celebration dedicated to our graduates and their guests. While in-person attendance is reserved for students and their guests\, we are excited to explore virtual viewing opportunities so our broader community can witness this milestone together! Details will be shared once made available. \n\n\n \nThe “Sponsor-A-Graduate” campaign runs from February 25 to March 25\, 2026\, allowing Clemson alumni\, CBAC members\, family\, and friends to sponsor a graduate’s Kente stole and ceremony participation for $35! This is a chance to invest in one of the first and most meaningful milestones on a student’s journey to alumni-hood. All sponsors will be recognized on the official 2026 sponsor list on the CBAC website. \n\n****To make this donation\, click ‘Reserve a spot’ and select ‘Sponsor A Graduate’ via dotk26.eventbrite.com. Please note this is not a ticket option to attend the event. \n\n\nENGAGE AS ONE OF OUR FEATURED SPONSORS:\nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are also available\, beginning at $500\, and may be tax-deductible. To secure a sponsorship\, please view and complete the 2026 Donning of the Kente Sponsorship form. *Sponsorships will close March 25\, 2026. \n[CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SPONSORSHIP FORMS] \n  \n\n\n 
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