Newest Team Member Meher reflects on National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Will You Hear Me Now stories and interviews of young people regarding gun violence in schools
Moms Bonded By Grief
Sharon Smith represents Dashan Gardner, a loving, loyal and generous son.
A loving son, dedicated to family
Tanya represents Tyeece Lovett, a loving son, dedicated to family
He instilled the value of education in his kids
Lisa represents Alan Gray, a young man who struggled but instilled the value of education in his 3 children, 2 daughters in college and a son who is on track to become a HS grad.
William was a Boys Latin Honor Student
Williesha represents William Bethel, a Philadelphia Boys Latin honor student who wanted to become an engineer.
Put the guns down for the sake of the children
Tammy, a Mom grieving another precious life lost to senseless gun violence.
Council Prez Kenyatta Johnson honors the Moms
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, out in support of Moms Bonded by Grief and their Botanical Garden of Healing.
Terrez McCleary, founder of Moms Bonded by Grief
Terrez McCleary describes her own heartbreaking loss, the mission of Moms Bonded by Grief and the Botanical Garden of Healing project.
Sharon remembers when kids could play outside safely
Are your kids afraid to go out and play? Sharon Smith of Moms Bonded by Grief describes the reality in too many Philly neighborhoods.
Gun Violence and Mental Health Roundtable
To launch our Mental Health Awareness Month campaign, we aired a panel of students discussing the impact of gun violence on the mental health of their peers, hosted by Executive Producer Michael Finan and moderated by Dr. Anitha Iyer, Director of Behavioral Health Population Management at Mount Sinai Health Partners.
If you're a concerned parent and want to know what kids like yours are thinking, this is a great 25:00 minute primer. If you're a young person who is struggling in any way, your feelings are heard and acknowledged, with lots of good advice from a pro and your peers.
On reaching out for help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
As our society struggles with increasing gun violence, young people are urging their peers to seek mental health support to break the cycle of isolation and depression that can lead to self harm and gun violence in their schools and communities.
The emotional impact of active shooter drills stays with you
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
The emotional impact of active shooter drills stays with you. The threats of gun violence can be overwhelming. During a recent active shooter drill, I remember 8 year old Cameron sitting in a dark room, not being able to imagine a world in which that was necessary.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
As our society struggles with increasing gun violence, all month long, mental health advocates are engaging creative and effective ways to raise awareness of the critical role that mental health plays in our sense of safety and well-being.
Young people are entering the dialogue, speaking out with insight, compassion and awareness on the importance of mental health in breaking the cycle of gun violence in their schools and communities.
Kids have no impact on policy because they (under 18) can't vote.
What our kids really want for the Holiday Season!
An interview with a youth leader at the Newark Boys and Girls Club.
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