Episode 31: BeingMe Podcast: Empowering Voices: Meyiya & Jermal's Journey with Communities United

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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