Real talk. It’s time to check in.
The What
A joint collaboration between Duke Health, Kompleks Creative and Black Wall Street, VibeCheck is a platform for Black young adults to check in with one another and discuss their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode features honest conversations with leaders in the Black Gen Z community and subject matter experts from Duke Health about the coronavirus, lockdowns, vaccines and the impact of these challenges on mental health.
The Why
It’s time to face the facts. The last two years have been emotionally, mentally and physically draining for everyone. We need to check in. VibeCheck empowers Black young adults to speak up on the fears, desires, hopes and hesitations they have experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope that by seeing community leaders having these conversations, others will be encouraged to do the same.
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Our Collaborators
Kompleks Creative
As a creative agency and consultancy in the heart of Durham, North Carolina, Kompleks Creative has worked with hundreds of clients that offer a variety of services. Kompleks is not only committed to being one of the area’s top creative agencies, but also to being a steward of the Durham community.
Black Wall Street
Black Wall Street (BWS) celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship within diverse, multicultural communities. Created in honor and as an extension of what was built during the heyday of Durham, North Carolina’s Parrish Street, BWS creates conversations and promotes thought leadership around diversity, technology and entrepreneurship.
Duke Health
Duke Health integrates the Duke University Health System (all of our hospitals and clinics), Duke University School of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke University School of Nursing, Private Diagnostic Clinic (Duke physicians practice), and incorporates the health and health research programs within the Duke Global Health Institute as well as those in schools and centers across Duke University, including the Duke Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy. Learn more on our corporate website.
Our Friends
Pilar Consulting
Pillar Consulting offers a variety of research and evaluation services to nonprofit, academic, and philanthropic organizations. Drawing upon the expertise of top researchers, practitioners, students and community leaders in the area, they partner with national and international organizations to engage and mobilize stakeholders in setting evaluation priorities and establishing clear programmatic goals.
Black Farmer’s Market
The history of BFM begins with the founding of its sister organization, Black August in the Park, in 2015. The annual event, reminiscent of a Black family reunion, intentionally prohibited retail in order to foster a space for community and to elevate social justice organizations. The lack of an equivalent space for businesses led to the creation of the first Black Market in order to support local Black entrepreneurs.
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Central University prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University and Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report, NCCU offers flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing and the arts. Visit www.nccu.edu.
