# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: MenTorN Oakland: A powerful experience of film, live art, and real conversations on mentorship, mental health, and lived experience.About this EventThis is not your typical event.MenTorN Oakland is a powerful, multi-sensory experience that brings together film, live art, and real conversations to explore mentorship, mental health, and the impact of lived experience—especially for those who come from trauma, adversity, and systems that were never designed for them to win.Led by Armand King, mentor, author of the MenTorN book, and founder of Walk With Me Impact, alongside Master Artist Demitrius Harrison, this experience blends storytelling, visual art, and raw dialogue to create a space that is honest, reflective, and transformational.This is for those who:• Work with youth or underserved communities• Have lived through trauma and are still finding their way• Are committed to growth, healing, and becoming better for others• Believe mentorship and mental health conversations need to be real—not surface levelWhat to Expect:• Film screening and storytelling experience• Live art by Master Artist Demitrius Harrison• Authentic panel conversation on mentorship and mental health• Community reflection and open dialogue• Book release and signing of the MenTorN bookThis experience may include sensitive and emotionally impactful topics. Attendees are encouraged to come with an open mind and heart.No cost to attend. Limited space available.Location: Merritt CollegeHuey P. Newton Student Lounge (R-110)12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CADate: April 16Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMCome be part of the beginning of something bigger.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e3089f30-2ae0-11f1-bb03-37c0f5760271-rimg-w592-h740-dcf7f4ec-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e36ba6c0-2ae0-11f1-bb03-37c0f5760271-rimg-w493-h740-dc2f342b-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMArt Reception + Live Art ExperienceHost: Demitrius HarrisonInfo: Guests arrive, network, and engage with live painting by Master Artist Demitrius Harrison. Music and light refreshments set the tone.🕑: 12:30 PMWelcome + Opening RemarksInfo: Introduction to MenTorN, purpose of the experience, and what to expect.Short Film ScreeningInfo: 
A powerful visual story to ground the audience in the themes of mentorship, lived experience, and transformation.🕑: 01:00 PMKeynote Address Host: Jonas RoysterInfo: 
An impactful message on growth, mindset, and turning lived experience into purpose.Youth & Lived Experience Panel DiscussionHost: Amba JohnsonInfo: 
Authentic conversation featuring youth voices and lived experience experts.Audience Reflection + Q&A Open dialogue with attendees and panelists.Meet the Artist + Book Signing + NetworkingInfo: 
Connect with Demitrius Harrison, explore the artwork, and engage with speakers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/mentorn-oakland-art-and-real-conversations-on-mentorship-mental-health/100001985815082368
- **Event Categories**: Art, health-wellness, Entertainment, Business, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Merritt College
- **lat**: 37.789553
- **long**: -122.165612
- **full address**: Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health being held?
  - **A:** MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Merritt College, 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health?
  - **A:** MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health is organized by Armand King and Amanda Brown.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MenTorN Oakland:  Art & Real Conversations on Mentorship, Mental Health sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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