ABOUT THE
PLAY
For so long many African American women have struggled in secret with depression. In response to the need for healing and awareness for mental health issues in African American communities, Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN created We See You, Sis. Kia teamed up with the Center for Health Services & Society, and Healthy African American Families II to bring to life a one of a kind interactive experience. Kia merged her passion for health and the arts to make a space for women to feel seen and to share their journey with depression. We See You, Sis brilliantly affirms, validates, and invites those who are struggling into a community rich with connection and resources. What started as a play has now become a movement. We See You, Sis is helping women to heal through the miraculous powers of sisterhood.
Dedication
This project is dedicated to the late Dr. Loretta Jones “Ms. Loretta,” founder of Healthy African American Families. Ms. Loretta was a co-investigator and an early champion of this project. Her life brought healing and connection to so many communities.
the team
Kia Skrine Jeffers, PhD, RN, PHN
Principal Investigator/Playwright
Dr. Loretta Jones
Co-investigator
Joseph Mango
Co-Producer
Sameerah Collins
Production Coordinator
Felicia Jones
Co-PI
Elizabeth Bromley, MD, PhD
Research
Bowen Cheng, MD, MSHS
Research
Kenneth Wells
Advisory Board
Antonio Wells
Advisory Board
The Cast
Kay Benjamin
Cast Member: Kim
Yvette Cason
Cast Member: Yvonne
Joy DeMichelle
Cast Member: Joy
Cheryl Francis Harrington
Cast Member: Jackie
Juliette Jeffers
Cast Member: Janay
Tanayi Seabrook
Cast Member: Tina