Black Girls: A Documentary Celebrating Healing and Womanhood

By: Dalgis Mosqueda The screening at the Justice Film Festival of Black Girls, directed by the visionary B. Monét and produced by Never Whisper Justice, was powerful. The documentary was a deeply intimate and unapologetic exploration of the multifaceted lives of Black girls and women, diving into themes of body, beauty, health, mind, community, creativity,…

Mental Health & Crime: A Path To Safety For All

Last week we attended the Mental Health and Crime Symposium at Fordham University. This event summary is provided by the Citizens Crime Commission. Last week, the CCC, along with Northwell Health and Fordham University were proud to present Mental Health & Crime: A Path To Safety For All. Distinguished speakers and panelists took attendees through…

Spreading Hope with Flawless Acts of Kindness

In a world where mental health struggles often feel isolating, Carlos’s recent workshops at Mental Health America (MHA) have brought something desperately needed: connection and hope. Every Monday, Carlos leads these workshops with passion and commitment, creating a space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate their mental health journeys. Yet,…

Superheroes and “Psychotics”: Why Are We So Scared of the “Mentally ill” but Obsessed with Superpowers?

Our culture loves superheroes. We flock to their movies, buy their merch, and fill our walls with posters of them. They’re powerful, misunderstood, and carry abilities that set them apart from everyone else. Yet the same culture that celebrates superpowers is terrified of those who live on the edges of what society deems “normal”—those labeled…

Take once daily for a boost of Self Love

By Jalyn Simms From a very young age most of us are taught that to maintain proper health there arecertain things we must do regularly and without fail. To maintain proper gum health, you mustbrush and floss daily. To maintain your strength, you should have 3 square meals a day withsnacks in between. To maintain…