Black Dementia Minds

Black Dementia Minds is a tight-knit, faith-based group of African American Christians living with dementia or MCI. Together, we challenge societal stigma and provide education and outreach in the Black community, grounded in our lived experience. As one of the original Dementia Minds groups—and one of the most prolific—we delivered 13 educational presentations in 2025 for churches, students, and the broader community.

Black Dementia Minds meets on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. ET.

For Such a Time As This

That Was Then, This Is Now

Terry

Living with Alzheimer's Disease

“Living with dementia is NOT easy, but it IS possible. How so? When we are diagnosed, we are given very little information about dementia. Dementia Minds allows us to meet and talk with others who are just like us. Dementia Minds also gives us a voice to advocate for ourselves and educate others. Every 65 seconds someone in America develops dementia. Can you imagine how many are wondering “What do I do now that I have dementia?” If you are one of them, I invite you to join us for a meeting, where YOU can be you… get ideas… share your talents… meet new friends and share your beautiful smile! This disease does not define us. It teaches us that no matter what happens we KOKO… Yes, KOKO. Keep On Keeping On! We never give up. We are warriors, not whiners!”

Chris T

Living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Green