Have you ever chatted with an Unapologetically Black Unicorn? Someone who symbolizes freedom, power, strength and is a true force of nature and thought, ‘WOW people need to hear this’? Now you can and learn how to be a U.B.U. too! Join the weekly conversation with host Keris Jän Myrick, an unapologetically black unicorn in their own right, and nationally recognized mental health advocate chatting with amazing U.B.U. folk who are advancing all things mental health, racial justice, and anything cool to enhance human existence.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Dr. Jei Africa (he/his/him) is the first openly transgender county behavioral health director in California and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Africa shares his experience being raised in the Philippines and the disparities he saw when he came to the United States. They talk about bringing people together to create change, cultural humility and the importance of being visible.
If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance use disorder crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
4 years ago
I am an ally! That’s what I’m trying to say.
4 years ago
Anyway, I was hospitalized and NOT conserved, vindicated in court ,
4 years ago
I have met you, twice. Once when you offered me a lifeline at Aurora Las Encinas. Once in San Luis Obispo County for a speech you gave, and yes I was in a treatment program, but I really wanted to talk, with humility, then. I don’t think a better opportunity could have been possible, but maybe you didn’t know that after being maligned at Adult-Ed, hospitalided