Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Tequila Johnson, co-founder and CEO of The Equity Alliance, whose mission is to build independent Black political and economic power through educating, empowering, and mobilizing Black people to take action and keep our government in check. Known as “Ms. Solutionary” and the “Mouth of the South,” Johnson spearheads initiatives to empower marginalized communities through economic opportunities and civic engagement that amplify the voices of those facing injustice.

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Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. "If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need."

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Black People Die By Suicide Too [BPDBST]. Initially conceived as a podcast, BPDBST is an organization with a vision to end suicide in the Black community, dedicated to normalizing the conversation about suicide through education and resources that instill hope in Black people suffering from mental health conditions. Jordan Scott serves as the community outreach/peer support manager, co-founder, and board member. Brittany Hanani is a dedicated advocate, therapist, and board President.

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Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. A proud Detroit native, Dr. Anderson is the developer and director of the EMBRace (Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race) intervention and CEO and Founder of RACE Space Inc. supporting young people of color as they learn about, navigate and overcome racism. Her mission is to facilitate healing in Black families with practical applications of her research and clinical services to reduce racial stress and heal from racial trauma.