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. 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 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 liberation.

"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.

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.

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.

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, and it's crucial to address these issues to create a truly inclusive and just society. Everyone deserves to live their life with dignity, safety, and respect, regardless of their gender identity.