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Season 3 – Episode 3 

Topic: October 2020 is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. YBMC invites domestic violence counselor, Damitra D. Hilton, MSW, LMSW, LISW-CP, to discuss her experiences in the field and to answer some questions regarding the different types of domestic violence.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

About Damitra D. Hilton, MSW, LMSW, LISW-CP:

Mrs. Hilton graduated from Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  She completed the Victim Assistance Institute training.  She also attended a national conference held in Washington, DC, sponsored by the National Center for Victims of Crime on Advancing Practice, Policy, and Research for crime victims.  She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina.  She is licensed in the State of South Carolina. She was employed at My Sister’s House, Inc. for 19 years.  She began as the Family Court Advocate/Case Manager. She was promoted to Lead Case Manager in 2005.  She is a Certified Victim Service Provider.  She was promoted to the position of Director of Program Services in 2012.  She was a presenter at the 17th Annual Fall Social Work Conference held in Daniel Island, SC.  She has now worked for the South Carolina Department of Mental Health for over a year as a Licensed Therapist. She was a nominee at the First Annual Breaking the Silence Awards sponsored by Zonta.  The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault presented her with the award for Advocate of the Year for the State of South Carolina in 2013.

Music: Myrin Hawkins

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Season 3 – Episode 2 

YBMC discusses the levels of toxicity among friendships and relationships.  YBMC shares their personal experiences with toxic friends, exes and previous situations.

Music: Myrin Hawkins    

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Season 2 – Episode 13 SEASON FINALE

It is African-American Music Appreciation Month! YBMC hosts team up for a fun game of black music trivia on the season 2 finale.

Music: Myrin Hawkins

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Season 2 – Episode 12

Boy Yee: Another black man has died at the hands of law enforcement. George Floyd died after a policeman kneeled on his neck for nearly 9 minutes, while he was hand cuffed and shouting “I can’t breathe!” Floyd’s death has resulted in hundreds on protests and demonstrations around the world.

Today’s Topic: Back to Life, Back to Reality!

It is National Mental Health Awareness Month! YBMC welcomed guest Harry Titus, Assistant Director of Student Care & Outreach at Elon University. We discussed how our jobs have changed and mental health has been impacted due to quarantine orders, preparing for returning to the outside, and much more.

Music: Myrin Hawkins

Few Links relevant to today’s episode:

https://www.facebook.com/ybmchat

https://open.spotify.com/show/53cTyvwIJ31XE2DhvDHsDc

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/27/us/minneapolis-george-floyd-police-death/index.html

https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor

https://blavity.com/enough-is-enough-why-anti-black-violence-cannot-follow-us-into-our-new-post-covid-world?category1=opinion

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Season 2 – Episode 11

Boy Yee: Coronavirus Pandemic Update (New York & Georgia). Boosie pays for his son to get oral sex 

Today’s Topic: Protect Your Peace It is National Mental Health Awareness Month! YBMC and special guest, Mental Health Professional, Ciera Jones discusses the struggles of African Americans seeking counseling, resource tools, and much more.  

Music: Myrin Hawkins   

Few Links relevant to today’s episode: 

https://www.facebook.com/ybmchat 

https://open.spotify.com/show/53cTyvwIJ31XE2DhvDHsDc?si=gUG3cpwnT9ylmcrjfKB8lA

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-stay-at-home-extended-coronavirus-lockdown/

https://thenewswheel.com/georgia-will-still-require-new-drivers-to-take-a-road-test/

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Season 2 – Episode 10

Boy Yee: Two Georgia men hunt and gun down 26-year-old Ahmaud Arbery while he was jogging. It has taken 2 months for national media attention and for arrests to be made.

Today’s Topic: Protect Your Peace

It is National Mental Health Awareness Month! YBMC discuss our personal journeys, self care tools, and much more.

Music: Myrin Hawkins

Few Links relevant to today’s episode:

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https://open.spotify.com/show/53cTyvwIJ31XE2DhvDHsDc

https://blavity.com/ahmaud-arberys-former-football-coach-is-asking-folks-to-runwithmaud-and-document-it-on-social-media?category1=Social-Justice&subCat=news

https://blavity.com/the-other-side-of-self-care-5-extra-ordinary-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself?category1=health&subCat=community-submitted

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Season 2 – Episode 9 

Boy Yee: Georgia is no longer requiring teens to complete the road portion of the driver’s license test due to the pandemic and social distancing. Love & Hip Hop Atlanta costars Spice and Shekinah Jo discuss “spicing up” your bedroom.  

Today’s Topic: 1 Gotta Go YBMC debate about which person or show does not belong in the categories of black television, comedians, girl groups, and male singers.  

Music: Myrin Hawkins   

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Season 2 - Episode 8 

Boy Yee: Racist Caucasian teens making a degrading TikTok video and government reopening outside. 

Today's Topic: Building intimacy within friendships YBMC discuss the importance of maintaining healthy friendships and uncover a special surprise. 

Few Links relevant to today's episode: 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-27/trumps-disinfectant-comments-coronavirus-briefing-fallout/12188160 

https://www.facebook.com/ybmchat/ 

https://www.insider.com/racist-tiktok-video-viral-georgia-carrollton-couple-expelled-from-school-2020-4 

https://www.theskindeep.com  

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Boy Yee: Bernie is no longer feeling the “bern” for campaigning and Queen Naija was in search for her son

Today’s Topic: Keepin’ Up With the Joneses

YBMC discuss their perspectives on sticking to trends as teens versus adults, the idea of success, and much more

Music: Myrin Hawkins

Few Links relevant to today’s episode:

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https://open.spotify.com/show/53cTyvwIJ31XE2DhvDHsDc

https://www.blavity.com/joe-biden-responds-to-bernie-sanders-dropping-out-of-the-presidential-race?category1=2020-Election&subCat=news

https://www.bet.com/music/2020/04/10/queen-naija-son-missing.html

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