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As a child, Muhammad Bilal was the victim of child abuse and a constant target of gang violence. He associated mental illness and crying with weakness so he told no one outside of his home about the abuse.

Muhammad Bilal was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 1980. He began studying acting as a child at the Piven Theatre Workshop with the late Byrne Piven.
He went on to attend the highly selective drama program at Lincoln Park High School, where he wrote, directed, produced and starred in numerous full-length plays. While still in high school, he studied filmmaking at Chicago Filmmakers. 

While working as a public school teacher, he continued to study filmmaking at The New York Film Academy and New York University. He, too, continued to study acting at the Anthony Abeson Studio. In 2018, after earning a second master’s degree in education and working in public education for over 17 years (as a high school teacher, instructional coach, principal and Dean of Students), Muhammad earned a Master of Fine Arts in film production at The City College of New York in 2020. 

Muhammad earned his MFA in filmmaking at The City College of New York in 2020. His directing credits include SAPO and The Blue Cave, which won 15 awards and was accepted into 37 film festivals worldwide in 2021. Muhammad is now in pre-production with his next film, Perdido. His actor credits include SAPO, A Deadly Choice and Closure. He has two master's degrees in education and is the founder and creative director of Bilal World Entertainment.

His writing and directing credits include SAPO, which premiered at Indienight Film Festival at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA, and The Blue Cave, which won 22 awards and was accepted into 42 film festivals worldwide in 2021. It is now airing on Short & Fresh on REVOLT TV.  

Bilal has partnered with Black Men Heal to create a short film increasing public awareness about the pressing need for Black men to have greater access to mental health support and to stop their silent suffering. 

This new film is called Perdido and it translates from Spanish to English as “lost”. 

Perdido is a short film about a successful Black man, Amir Rashad, who reluctantly seeks therapy after suppressed memories from his childhood are triggered after he watches his best friend be shot by police. What immediately ensues are flashbacks and nightmares that force Amir to re-experience traumatic memories from his past.

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Bad things happened on a Philly street corner in 1991 when Reid was 16 years old and admittedly in the wrong place at the wrong time and with the wrong people. One of those other people confronted then shot a man to death. Giovanni was there but didn’t pull the trigger. It didn’t matter. He was convicted of second-degree murder and that 16-year-old was sentenced to life.

Nearly 26 years later, Reid -- who has long denied a direct role in the crime, but faults himself for hanging out with an older, fast-running crowd 

Giovanni is a model for others who are returning home. He is caring, funny, warm, and approachable. He is always willing to stretch out a hand to help others and he has the skills and achievements to match his winning personality.

This year, he was recognized as Reentry Star of the Year by Philadelphia Reentry Coalition.

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Mike Melton talks about his love for basketball. He becomes a basketball sports editor and runs one of the most succesful middle school tournaments in the country, Basketball Spotlight,  for over 18 years, with players such as Emoni Bates, Jalen Duren, Cam Reddish, Karl Anthony towns and so many more.

Mike talks about the murder of his wife, turning to alcohol, his recovery from alcohol  and his faith in the Most High.

Mike speaks to audiences about his experience, strength and hope.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @bballspotlight.

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Reginald  Howard, Mental Health Advocate, Senior Program Coordinator of Black Men Heal and the man behind the Black Mental Health Podcast talks candidly about his story. We were able to tap into his past, his present and plans for the future.
 

Reggie’s mental struggles continued into manhood where he struggled with becoming a father and dating. He had no job, no car, no home and couldn’t think of how he was going to provide for his new family. This sent him into a depression that drove him to cut himself and even attempt suicide. Luckily, he had some friends that pulled him off the bridge on Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia and gave him newfound life.

He studied Human Communication at Shippensburg University, and uses his life purpose to help others by using his natural ability to relate with anyone. He knows first-hand the mental suffering that the black community goes through. He uses his story to deal with his own issues by helping, healing and hearing others. Reginald understands people. His platforms are dedicated to the advancement of society by problem solving through communication. He is the bridge that brings the world closer together because most problems in the world stem from lack of communication. He doesn’t care who you are or what you look like he’s here to help.

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Doug Reed is proud to announce, he will be a featured speaker at the 3rd Annual Sozosei Foundation Summit to Decriminalize Mental Illness, December 7, 2022, at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Pa

Panelist include: Zak Williams, son of the late Robin Williams
Jessica Cordova Kramer,  Co Founder of the awarding winning " Lemonada Media", producer of the Sozosei Foundation funded podcast " Call for Help" and moderated by Kimberly Adams, Public Radio's Marketplace

The discussion  centers around the "Role of Podcast in Decriminalization of Mental illness"

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The “Let’s Go Show " with Doug Reed

The “Let’s Go” Show is a platform to encourage, motivate and inspire individuals of all walks of life. We hold space for life changing conversations with everyday people, community leaders and public figures.  The “Let’s go” Show with Doug Reed is committed to highlighting individuals making a positive impact in our communities. 

Doug Reed who is also known as D. Reed, is a Mental health advocate, military veteran and former corrections professional. He holds in high esteem his earned status in the community as a mentor, coach and trusted leader. With various lived experiences as a black man, Doug uses his platform to impart wisdom and to help bring understanding and healing.

Doug prides himself on being  “just a kid from Cincinnati, Ohio” and truly being a “big kid at heart”. 

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