The Real Black Coffee-No Sugar, No Cream

 In this episode, Valerie Kelley-Bonner breaks down the current state of mental healthcare and harm reduction in Detroit—where crisis response too often replaces true prevention, and care is still unevenly accessible. Drawing from lived experience and frontline leadership through SOOAR and Strategic Transitions Consulting, Valerie challenges systems that criminalize instead of stabilize, and offer...

No Fixed Address" - Fallin Through the Cracks-A houseless mother in Detroit had the horrific experience; Two of her children froze to death. This episode sheds light on the lives of homeless women and their children, exploring their struggles, resilience, and path to stability. Tap in to hear a very candid conversation with my co-host Trische' Duckworth and the public health extraordinai...

The impact of integration on the Black community is a complex and multifaceted issue, with both positive and negative outcomes. Tap in!

Black Men Heal, Say How You Feel Brother is the story of Darryl “Oodadan” Lockhart, a young black man from Inkster Michigan who encountered a lifetime of cultural stressors that began at the age of 8 years old. After a tragic motorcycle accident, he found himself in a precarious situation. He is sharing his story to create a brotherhood where other black men can find healing, wholeness, and libera...

The journey form male to female - The story of Skylar Hawthorne. All Lives Don't Matter Until Trans Lives Matter: The phrase emphasizes the need to ensure that the rights and lives of transgender individuals are recognized, protected, and respected as an integral part of advocating for equality for all people. Transgender individuals often face unique challenges, discrimination, and violence,...

There is a big difference between “law” and “justice,” and by conflating the two, we are blinded to the injustice of many laws and the manner of their execution.   Many laws in America are unjust, and many more are executed in an unjust manner. Until we confront this and acknowledge it, we will live in a land plagued with injustice.

Dear racist white people, it’s as if you've gone from wearing white sheets Now blending in society carrying a gun and a license to shoot- It's a bounty, a reward or badge of honor. Nothing has changed---Its legal to hunt down a myelinated person using a gun or other means instead of tree for hanging. Listen to a very candid discussion.

"What is happening with Probate Predators who have access to the court system process that can destroy families for the self-enrichment by abusing the civil legal system that was put into place to protect the rights of people? " listen and learn from Holly Deph, Jamie Nicholson, Rick Black, and Kerry Kasem.

The wrongful conviction of Jeremiah Dewey: Jeremiah was wrongly convicted for crimes that never happened. No Evidence, No Medical examination, no testimonies from any Doctor. All-State Appeals have been exhausted, they will not allow information that shows the truth of this case. This horrific nightmare is recanted by Jeremiah's father, Mr. Donald Dewey.

Colorado state prosecutors have been taking short cuts to pack the prisons with inmates by denying civil rights, handing out lengthy sentences, and bypassing state & national laws in order to maximize their conviction rates. Colorado state prosecutors have been taking short cuts to pack the prisons with inmates by denying civil rights, handing out lengthy sentences, and bypassing state & n...

Kenny was a loving brother and son. He suffered from addiction, schizophrenia, and HIV. When he found out he was dying, her turned to the church and the church turned on him. This film isn’t a diss track. It’s not about who does church better. Depending on your perspective, this is either an assessment or an autopsy: an exploration into why a lot of churches mean well but fail at ministering to th...

The title suggests a continuous and evolving exploration, much like checking the pulse of a body to understand its health and vitality. The concept of the "demise" of the Black community is complex and multifaceted. Historically, systemic racism, economic disparities, and social injustices have significantly impacted Black communities. Lets explore. 

The Willie Lynch Letter: This is a very candid conversation with Brian Foley, Acthun Terrell, and Trische Duckworth about the Willie Lynch letter written in 1712. The Term "Lynching" allegedly derived from Lynches last name. It was written to control slaves and his philosophy has lasted over 300 years. Is the letter factual or a hoax?