Unapologetically Black Unicorns

“Prioritize Play in your Life” with Mihae Jung Lozano

Mihae Jung Lozano (she/her) is a social worker, advocate and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Mihae talks about being curious, creative and a creator. They talk about the benefits of growing up as global citizens, identifying your personal value and being authentically you.

Anchor Journals: https://www.anchorjournals.com/

 

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“Nothing About Us, Without Us” with Helen “Skip” Skipper

Helen “Skip” Skipper (She/Her/Queen) is the Senior Manager of Peer Services at New York City Criminal Justice Agency and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Skip shares about who she is by starting with where she’s been and where she is now. They talk about the hamster wheel of recidivism, the Friendship Bench and using your peer experience with intention.

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“People Aren’t Social Problems” with Neil Gong

Neil Gong (he/him) is an assistant professor of sociology at UC San Diego, where he does research on psychiatric services, homelessness, and how communities seek to maintain social order and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Neil explains the genesis of his book “Sons, Daughters and Sidewalk Psychotics” which focuses on mental illness and homelessness in Los Angeles. They talk about the complexities around quality of care and harm reduction, the benefits of using ethnography and covering the three broad problems for US mental health policy from the book.

“Sons, Daughters, and Sidewalk Psychotics: Mental Illness and Homelessness in Los Angeles”: https://a.co/d/iOHrgWB

 

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“Release, Refresh, Restart, Rest & Celebrate”

Keris is here to talk about the excitement of the solar eclipse but also what it represents. She talks about the symbolism of the eclipse and setting intentions. What do you need to release? What do you need to refresh in your life? Find them and celebrate!

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“What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” with Dr. Jonathan Edwards and Rita Cronise

Dr. Jonathan Edwards (he/him) and Rita Cronise (She/Her) are editors for the book “What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” and they are Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Jonathan and Rita explain how the book came about and the history of Peer Support. They talk about who the target audience is for the book, why this book is needed and remembering their colleague Steve Harrington.

For more information about the book “What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” visit: https://www.peersupportworks.org/naps-members-author-guide-to-peer-support/

 

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“Housing First is All About People” with Sam Tsemberis

Sam Tsemberis (he/him) is a community psychology practitioner, the Founder/CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Tsemberis shares how Housing First got started and why it’s a person-centered program. They talk about the decimation of our public housing system, the questions to ask if you’re entering a housing program and steps for advocates to encourage more housing first models.

For more information on Pathways Housing First: https://www.pathwayshousingfirst.org/

 

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“Priced Out: The Affordable Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities” with Kevin Martone and Lisa Sloane

Kevin Martone (he/him) is the Executive Director at the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and Lisa Sloane (she/her) is the Director at the Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and they are Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Kevin and Lisa give us the overview of their “Priced Out” Report and they give details on the Affordable Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities. They talk about open vs. locked units, the Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities and ways in which to be active in your community.

Priced Out: The Affordable Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities: https://www.tacinc.org/blog/priced-out-the-affordable-housing-crisis-for-people-with-disabilities-in-2024/

Priced Out Where You Live Tool: https://www.tacinc.org/resources/priced-out/

 

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“Divorcing Danger from Mental Health” with Asantewaa Boykins

Asantewaa Boykin (she/hers) R.N MICN, is an Emergency RN and the co-founder of APTP (Anti Police - Terror Project), helped developed Mental Health First and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Asantewaa speaks on why we should minimize police contact with those who are in the midst of a mental health crisis and working on divorcing danger from Mental Health. They talk about how to contact Mental Health First, the concerns that we are creating a “crisis system industrial complex”, mental health crisis response and the damaging outcomes especially for communities of color and understanding that the boxes aren’t real.

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.

“Creating a Society of Radical Inclusion” with Dr. Ruth Shim

Dr. Ruth Shim (she/her) M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Dean of Diverse and Inclusive Education, the Director of Cultural Psychiatry, an Author and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Shim shares how she got interested in psychiatry and the stigma of psychiatrists within the profession of medicine. They talk about social determinants of mental health and race equity, creating inclusive spaces, cultural competency, and the concept for her new published book “Social (In)Justice and Mental Health.”

 

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“Separate your Purpose from the Platform” with Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster

Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster (she/her) is an expert and thought leader in the leadership and DEI space, an author and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Freeman-Foster speaks on the power of leadership and how to facilitate effective and healthy leadership that inspires others. They talk about finding those areas where you can be your authentic self, creating a human-centered approach and separating your purpose from your job.

Website: www.leidoswel.com

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