Remixing the Narrative

 Tune in as we interview Loryn Kimbrough, MA as we discuss the truth about mental health. We will discuss the following topics:

1. Mental health does not mean mental illness

Join us as we interview husband, father of seven, author and parent advocate, Lazerrick Franklin. Listen as we discuss principles parents should consider during this time. Also, how this is the perfect time for parents to work on themselves too. 

Join us as parents and students speak about what is needed during this time. As we work together to ensure our families are supported and thrive, we must allow them a chance to speak out.

Join us as we discuss the stigma of mental health and how we can combat it. Listen as we share our stories, how stigmas impact our communities and steps we can take to empower those around us.   

Panel:   

Phillip Yang, Co-Founder of Clever Characters (Moderator) 

Ebony Lewis,  Author of "Dear Black Boy It's Ok to Cry, " Mother, Wife and Community Activist 

Dr. Obari Cartman, Community Psychologist, Program Director of Real Men Charities, Inc., Clinician with Healing Empowering Learning Professionals (H.E.L.P.), and Author

Listen as we interview Girls Are p.e.a.r.l.s. Founder, Sameka Gates. Find out how her organization began, advice for parents and ways you can join the movement.

Tune in as we interview Damien Howard, Co-founder of Clever Characters and Director of Education Initiatives at Together Chicago. We will discuss what is SEL education, his organizations, tips for parents and important next steps we need to take to heal our families.

With the official closing of schools for the remaining of the school year, families across the city are impacted in various ways. In order to ensure our children thrive during this time, we must have an honest conversation about how remote learning is being received within our community. Join us for an open conversation with school administrators, education advocates, parents and students as they share how they are feeling during this time.  

Panel:

Dr. Femi Skanes, EDGE, LLC. 

Jasmine Thurmond, Kind Academy for Social Justice, Principal 

Ted Williams, Kennedy-King College, Department Chair  

Jillian Carew, InnerG Unlmtd., Education Consultant 

Shannon & Eric Stiles, Parents 

Joseph Williams, Community Activist

Listen in on our final discussion as we celebrate Autism Awareness month. Our panelists share tips and resources that will be helpful for families with children who are autistic. Also, they share their stories on how they ensured their children received the resources they need. Furthermore, Dr. Evisha Ford shares her expertise and how her organization, iCan Dream Center, is impacting the community and families.   

Panelists:  

Tamara Harding, Founder of All Families Matters and Parent Advocate

Kim Gresham, Author and Parent Advocate

Dr. Evisha Ford, Founder and Executive Director of iCan Dream Center

Join us as we interview Sheletta Brundidge, Author and Parent Advocate, as we discuss the impact of autism on a family. Listen as she shares her family's background, resources, hardships and great victories. Also, we discuss the inspiration of her children's book "Cameron Goes to School."

Join us as we interview Vondale Singleton, Founder of C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring Program. Tune in as we discuss the creation of the organization, why mentoring is so critical and call of action to everyone.