The Real Black Coffee - Divided we beg, united we bargain-The Integration Paradox Progress or Setback for Black Communities

People Shouldn't Die Because They get High - episode 1

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 offers a vision for what real safety, dignity, and healing can look like when community leads. Recorded in connection with the Detroit Justice Center Partner Convening, this conversation centers truth, urgency, and the future of public health justice in Detroit.

No Fixed Address" - Fallin Through the Cracks-A houseless mother in Detroit had the horrific experience; Two of her children froze to death.

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 extraordinaire, Ashley Shukait.

The Real Black Coffee - Divided we beg, united we bargain-The Integration Paradox Progress or Setback for Black Communities

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

The Real Black Coffee - Black Men Heal, Say How You Feel Brother-The mental Health journey of Darryl “Oodadan” Lockhart

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 liberation.

The Real Black Coffee - L.A.W.S. Legally Allow White Supremacy with Bryan Foley & Trische Duckworth

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.