The Effect of It All: A Response to Quaz Degraft’s ‘In the Black’
By Danielle C Moore and Terrence Coles
In response to Quaz Degraft’s renowned play, In The Black, this engaging and interactive workshop will explore the psychological effects of the endless pressures associated with conforming to societal norms and constructs. Mental Health and Community advocates, Terrance Coles, Certified Peer Support Specialist, and Danielle C Moore, MSRC, CRC, LCMHC, will examine and dissect the effects of both corporate structures and penal institutions on the male psyche.
The session will feature an engaging panel discussion among community advocates, mental health professionals, corporate executives, and law enforcement on the misidentification of black men navigating unfamiliar territory. The second hour of the session will include two audience interactive activities that highlight how the black male’s acceptance of standard “rules of engagement” often challenges morality and opposes cultural and personal value systems.
Friday, July 31, 11:15am – 1:15pm
Ayers, Benton Convention Center (Benton South)
Danielle C. Moore, MSRC, CRC, LCMHC is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, counselor, educator, and advocate dedicated to advancing health, education, and wellness. A graduate of UNC Charlotte and Winston-Salem State University, she holds degrees in English, Political Science, Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling. Danielle is the founder of Moore Ways to Success LLC, Clark Counseling & Associates, LLC, and The Cool Kids Movement. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Licensed Educator, she is passionate about making mental health services accessible while empowering individuals to discover their gifts and thrive.
Terrance D. Coles is a community advocate, life coach, facilitator, and grassroots leader dedicated to empowering underserved youth, families, and communities. A Gold Star member of the Alternative Violence Project (AVP), he is certified as a Thinking for a Change National Facilitator, International Life Coach, North Carolina Peer Support Specialist, and Ordained Minister. Through his work in community engagement, reentry, violence prevention, and criminal justice reform, Coles helps individuals recognize their strengths and potential. Currently studying Criminal Justice at the University of Phoenix, he is committed to building stronger communities by helping others become the best versions of themselves.