For Weaver, it was just as important that Weirdo showed mental health through the lens of a Black child. “Very rarely is there a character of color, especially a Black character, that’s navigating these things,” he said. “The nuances of what it means to be Black in the United States create an additional layer of struggle for a lot of these mental health conditions.”
REACH LA’s 3rd Annual Gala red carpet celebration brought together some of the queer community’s biggest stars. Held on February 15th at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, the event raised awareness for the organization’s free mental health and creative arts programming for the LGBTQ+ community, with all proceeds supporting LA wildfire relief efforts.
What’s Ya Vibe?, in collaboration with the recent opening of Flowin Café, celebrated Black History Month with a communal, interactive workshop. For two hours on Saturday, February 1, participants were invited to an afternoon of planting, wellness, and creative expression.
Tamberla Perry has made her mark on television with her portrayal of Dr. Carol Pierce, chief of Psychiatry, on NBC’s “Brilliant Minds.”
According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Black adults are 20% more likely to experience severe mental health issues. The 2016 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report stated, “Those who are from racial and ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive behavioral health services.”
The 3rd Annual City of Inglewood Women Rock Empowerment Summit spearheaded by Councilwoman Dionne Faulk and City Clerk Aisha Thompson brought together more than 200 ladies adorned in their Saturday best just before Mother’s Day.
On March 26, 2022 Pasadena non-profit Jazzy Jams For Empowerment will be hosting a community event, “Yes! That’s My Dress!” A prom dress pop-up giveaway designed to get young women of color prepared the 2022 prom season.
Many of us have had family members, friends or neighbors that were known as “special,” “touched,” “a little off,” or just plain “crazy”. Chances are their bizarre or odd behavior was a result of an undiagnosed mental illness.
In 2019, Drake published his first book, “Color Him Father” as a resource for Black grieving fathers. The title of the book was inspired by the song “Color Him Father” by the 60s musical group, The Winstons.