Tuesday Tea with Tamara Jeffries

For our third Tuesday Tea this fall semester we are honored to announce; Tamara Jeffries, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Bennett College. Tamara has more than two decades experience as a writer and editor for national magazines, books and other publications. Most notably, she served as Executive Editor of Essence, the nation's largest Black women's magazine, from 2000-2004. She was also Editor-in-Chief of HealthQuest: The Publication of Black Wellness and a Contributing Editor for Health magazine. She has contributed to several health-related books, and has written articles about health and wellness, personal growth, spirituality, art and culture in publications including Redbook, Parenting, Heart & Soul, Real Health, The International Review of African American Art, The Review of Black Political Economy and others publications. Conversation Focus: "Story vs. Stigma: a look at the intersections between narrative, mental health and culture"Location: Erwin Mill Building, Bay B, Room B140, Duke University, East Campus