“The Life is Better with You Here” campaign is dedicated to creating and connecting young Black adults with the resources needed to address their mental health.  A former foster youth launches a mentorship called “Big Homie Project,” inspiring Black teens by connecting them with Black mentors.  “Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs from the Other Side of America” by Micah Dawanyi is a collection of memoirs of life as a Black man. His … Continue reading Mental Health News for December

Keyanna Brown, a 22-year-old student at Buffalo State University, said she experienced high levels of anxiety during the days after the Nov. 3 presidential election as she waited to see which candidate had won. She felt unsafe because Trump was projecting that he would win, and after, Trump supported, rallied, and targeted Black Americans in the streets insisting on voter fraud when there was no evidence … Continue reading After Election Day, Young People Experienced Post-Election Stress