Melanin Minded LLC

09/03/2026

It’s back! This year, Melanin Minded Foundation is celebrating multiple accomplishments!

We are excited to announce that Texas Christian University has been selected as the official host location for Her Life & Music: The Golden Celebration.

We are truly grateful for this meaningful partnership with TCU as we prepare for an unforgettable evening centered on legacy, music, prayer, the arts, and community impact.

This special celebration will also include the official launch of the Navigator Transportation Project, a dementia-capable transportation initiative designed to support caregivers and families impacted by memory loss.

We are especially honored to give special recognition to Eisai US for their support of this important launch and their commitment to advancing awareness, care, and hope for families affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Texas Christian University
2820 Stadium Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129

When registering please add TWO of your favorite songs to your confirmation of attendance.

A celebration of legacy. A commitment to care. A future of hope.

08/28/2026

🎉 WHAT A DAY!
Today’s Navigator Transportation Job Fair was a huge success — 25 compassionate people showed up ready to turn purpose into paid, meaningful work supporting ADRD families in our community.
This is what building a dementia-friendly community looks like: neighbors stepping up to become trained, certified drivers who will make a real difference for families living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Huge thanks to our partners United Way Tarrant County and the Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County, and to Gift Church, for standing with us to make today happen.
If you missed it but still want in — it’s not too late. Contact Ed Smith (682-220-7098) or Pat Spence (682-238-9843), or email [email protected].
Together, we’re building something bigger. Thank you to everyone who came out today!
CompassionateCareers JobFair

08/23/2026

Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza 💜

Alzheimer’s and other dementias have affected far too many of our families. We have seen the heartache, the caregiving challenges, the loss of memories, and the impact this disease has on the people we love. We must come together to stop it from hurting more families.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join me as we launch Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza, a new Latino community group under Melanin Minded Foundation focused on reaching families, caregivers, and people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD).

We are starting this Saturday at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Amarillo, and I would love for you and your family to be part of this beginning. 💜

We are excited to share our founder Dr. Bashir Easter, will have the honor of serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the walk, and we will also have our first Melanin Mindeded Amarillo group Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza table at the event.

This is more than a walk. It is the beginning of a community.

When you join us, you’ll be helping us build a network where Latino families can come together for:

Education and awareness about Alzheimer’s and ADRD

Support for caregivers and families

Resources and connections within our community
Advocacy for the people and families affected by dementia
Hope, understanding, and a place where our families know they are not alone

There is strength in numbers. Together, we can raise our voices, support one another, and stand strong against a disease that has taken too many of our loved ones too soon.

💜 Join us this Saturday in Amarillo. Come walk with us. Come meet us at our table. Come help us build something for our families.

You can join my Alzheimer’s Walk team or make a donation here:

https://lnkd.in/gB4chvds

Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza.
Unidos por nuestras familias, nuestros cuidadores y nuestra comunidad.

Let’s take the first step together. 💜 Mary H Collins

08/23/2026

Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza 💜

El Alzheimer y otras demencias han afectado a demasiadas de nuestras familias. Hemos visto el dolor, los desafíos de cuidar a nuestros seres queridos, la pérdida de recuerdos y el impacto que estas enfermedades tienen en las personas que amamos. Debemos unirnos para evitar que sigan afectando a más familias.

Por eso quiero invitarte a unirte a mí mientras damos inicio a Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza, un nuevo grupo comunitario latino de Melanin Minded Foundation, enfocado en acercarnos a las familias, cuidadores y personas que viven con Alzheimer y otras demencias relacionadas (ADRD).

Este sábado comenzamos en Amarillo con la Caminata de la Asociación de Alzheimer para poner fin al Alzheimer, y me encantaría que tú y tu familia fueran parte de este nuevo comienzo. 💜

Nos llena de emoción compartir que nuestro fundador, Dr. Bashir Easter, tendrá el honor de servir como Maestro de Ceremonias de la caminata. También tendremos nuestra primera mesa de Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza de Melanin Minded Amarillo durante el evento.

Esto es más que una caminata. Es el comienzo de una comunidad.

Al unirte a nosotros, estarás ayudando a construir una red donde las familias latinas puedan encontrar:

Educación y concientización sobre el Alzheimer y las demencias relacionadas
Apoyo para cuidadores y familias
Recursos y conexiones dentro de nuestra comunidad
Una voz para defender a las personas y familias afectadas por la demencia
Esperanza, comprensión y un lugar donde nuestras familias sepan que no están solas

Hay fuerza en la unión. Juntos podemos levantar nuestras voces, apoyarnos unos a otros y mantenernos firmes frente a una enfermedad que nos ha arrebatado a demasiados seres queridos demasiado pronto.

💜 Únete a nosotros este sábado en Amarillo. Ven a caminar con nosotros. Ven a conocernos en nuestra mesa. Ven a ayudarnos a construir algo para nuestras familias.

Puedes unirte a mi equipo de la Caminata de Alzheimer o hacer una donación aquí:

http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=19961&pg=personal&px=27545039

Nuestras Familias, Nuestra Esperanza.
Unidos por nuestras familias, nuestros cuidadores y nuestra community
Facebook Alzheimer's Association Melanin Minded Mary H Collins

08/17/2026

The Bridge youth showed up with energy, purpose, and pride at the Purple Affair in Atlanta! 💜
This live video captures meaningful moments of connection, celebration, and community as our young people continue to learn, lead, and make their voices visible.
A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Lori James Dixon for creating space for our youth caregivers to be recognized and celebrated. Your support helps affirm the important role these young people play in their families and communities.
We are proud of every youth participant, caregiver, supporter, and partner who helped make this experience possible.
MelaninMinded

08/08/2026

We’re grateful for our partners at GIFT Church for showing up in the community at the 7th Annual Revive Refresh Brunch and Symposium for Dementia Caregivers!

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GIFT Church is proud to be the first church in Texas to serve as a full-service model for these programs, helping connect individuals and families affected by dementia with meaningful education, support, transportation resources, and care navigation.

Their team is promoting and recruiting community members for the Navigator Transportation Project and sharing information about Her Life & Music The Golden Celebration an upcoming event honoring life, legacy, music, and community while raising awareness for dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Thank you, GIFT Church, for leading with compassion and helping us reach more families, caregivers, advocates, and community members. Together, we are educating, equipping, empowering, and making a difference.

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08/08/2026

08/06/2026

Golden night. Powerful music. Real impact.
Join us for Her Life & Music The Golden Celebration on Saturday, October 17, 2026 – a black‑tie gala honoring her story and raising awareness for dementia and Alzheimer’s, while launching the Navigator Transportation Program.
🎟️ Tickets: $30+ donation
🤝 Sponsorships available
🎶 Add two favorite songs to the playlist
Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and save your seat.