Episode 31: BeingMe Podcast: Empowering Voices: Meyiya & Jermal's Journey with Communities United
1️⃣ Introduction of Guests:
- Meyiya Coleman & Jermal Ray from Communities United.
- Meyiya: High school youth leader, now a full-time organizer and trainer.
- Jermal: First-gen college student, youth organizer and leader.
2️⃣ Communities United Overview:
- Focus on racial justice in Chicago.
- Global recognition in Kellogg Foundation’s Racial Equity 2030 Challenge.
- Highlighting their Healing Through Justice initiative.
3️⃣ Topic: Community Mental Health:
- Discussions on personal experiences with mental health.
- Advice for mental health providers on supporting youth.
4️⃣ Root Causes of Mental Health Challenges:
- Identifying and addressing root causes for teens and young people.
5️⃣ Achieving Mental and Racial Equity:
- Strategies for equity among marginalized groups.
6️⃣ Communities United and Healing Through Justice:
- Initiatives like Voices of Youth, Survivor’s Rights, Bikes N’ Roses.
- Plans for the future with the Healing Through Justice award.
7️⃣ Special Aspects of Communities United:
- Discussing unique elements that differentiate the organization.
8️⃣ Topic: Social Justice and Culture:
- Influences and inspirations in activism and justice work.
- Advice for teens wanting to engage in justice work.
9️⃣ Mental Health Care for Activists:
- Personal strategies for maintaining mental health in activism.
🔟 Final Advice for Teens:
- Parting wisdom from Meyiya and Jermal for teen listeners.
🌐 More about Communities United at communitiesunited.org
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Our Host
- Dr. Taiwo Alonge, BeMe Health
Producer
- Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health
Date of Recording
December 22, 2023
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