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 Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Shonique Williams (she/her) is the Founder of the Ezekiel’s Project and No CARE Court Coalition, Asantewaa Boykin (she/her) R.N MICN, is an Emergency RN and the co-founder of APTP (Anti Police - Terror Project), Andreya Garcia-Ponce De Leon (she/her) is the Executive Director of San Bernardino Free Them All and Project Amiga and they are all Unapologetically Black Unicorns. They discuss Senate Bill 1338 - CARE Court and all of its shortcomings. They talk about how they all got involved in the No CARE Court Coalition, their experiences speaking during the hearings and reactions from some assembly members and holding our elected officials accountable.
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.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Enola Aird is the Founder and President of the Community Healing Network and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Enola shares how she is mobilizing Black people to heal from the lie of white superiority and Black inferiority. They talk about the impact of Marcus Garvey, making the Emotional Emancipation Circles a safe space for Black people and defying the lie and embracing the truth.
To learn more about Emotional Emancipation Circles visit: https://communityhealingnet.org/
To secure your seat at the lunch table for an “Emotional Lunch Break” visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc-6oqzopGt2ONlqQzNxruZz0EUBp9BQ1?fbclid=IwAR1QBVIUPBYdRFm0R_9dF55tPpLEBRxgy1XTqI-v-2Plu3jZcaADuM3GJv0
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.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Toni McNeil (she/hers) is the Lead Community Organizer with Faith in the Valley and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Toni does community organizing in rural areas and she shares how there are lack of services and support in those communities. They talk about trauma being passed down in the Black community and why the work always has to be trauma informed, moving toward creating more healing spaces for Black people and the impact of Safe Black Space.
This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Run Organization.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Katherine Grainger (she/her) is a Managing Partner at Civitas Public Affairs Group and Rebecca Grainger (she/her) is a Distinguished Educator and they are both Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Katherine and Rebecca both discuss the importance of understanding and moving policy to fix and change systems. They talk the history of Critical Race Theory and the language behind it, the work they’re doing with The Black Policy Institute and the freedom of cognitive liberation.
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.
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Sylvie Trevena (she/her) is a writer and Program Associate and Executive Assistant at Well Being Trust and she is also an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Sylvie shares why being a parent is so important to her and her experiences raising her transgender son Jake. They talk about checking in with your friends while also taking your own temperature, trying to speak with kids about school safety and having hope for the next generation surrounding mental health.
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.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Jalyn Radziminski (they/she) is an activist whose work is dedicated to advocating for voter rights, racial equity, and accessibility for the BIPOC Disability Community and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Jalyn talks about starting the non-profit “Count US IN” and how they are trying to elevate people’s voices and foster inclusive and equitable political participation. They talk about how they are trying to slowly change the culture, celebrating small wins and how they both find time to rest.
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.
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Dr. Jonathan Edwards and Rayshell Chambers share the importance of talking about Black Mental Health. They talk about implementing a plan for your emotional health including a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and vision boards. They discuss the importance of language, finding and reaching out to the people in your support network and how they address the issues of racial inequities.
This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Run Organization.
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Alfred Nomad (he/him) is an artist and activist that created the project “Everything Will Be Alright Initiative” which raises funds to provide free therapy sessions for black creatives and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Alfred shares where the concept for his initiative came from and how he connected with mental health organizations. They talk about being accessible through music, taking the initiative to see a therapist and the power in vulnerability.
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.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Janell Grace (she/her) and Malik Glass (he/him) are the writers and directors of the film and graphic novel “Love Conquers All” and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Janell and Malik talk about how they met and the inspiration behind their story about mental health. They talk about the value of Black representation in their work, the significance of the title “Love Conquers All” and the details of their upcoming film premiere for Mental Health Awareness month. For tickets to the ”Love Conquers All” Film Premiere: https://www.nellynellproductions.com/merch/p/love-conquers-all-film-premiere 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.
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Dr. Ben Miller, PsyD (he/him) is the President of Well Being Trust, a national foundation committed to advancing the mental, social and spiritual health of the nation and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Miller shares the importance of improvising, being creative and being a leader. They talk about improving the system(s), trying not to fragment the mental health system and checking in on those around you to see how they are truly doing.
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.