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 Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Kristin Richardson Jordan (she/her) is an activist, teacher, author and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn who is running for New York City Council District 9. Kristin talks about what made her jump from being an activist to running for City Council, being ranked #1 on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Courage of Change” and her recent work in the community during the pandemic. They talk about finding housing for the homeless, police response to those in mental health crisis and Kristin’s survivor story.
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
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Chyrell Bellamy (she/her/they), PhD is an Associate Professor of Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, a Director of Peer Services & Research and an Unapologetic Black Unicorn. Chyrell speaks on her background in the work of HIV and her transition to mental health. They share their experiences about being black in the mental health field, the importance of sharing your lived experience and they offer hope for those struggling with mental health conditions.
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
Friday May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
Keris Jän Myrick is a nationally recognized mental health advocate and an unapologetic black unicorn. Keris explains what U.B.U. means and what the show is going to be about. Join the weekly conversation June 10th for the premiere of Unapologetically Black Unicorns.