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At our With You(th) In Mind Panel talk last September in Birmingham, teacher and writer @casey_bailey shared invaluable insights.🧠 Aimed at young people aged 17-24, his knowledge resonated deeply and sparked meaningful discussions.⁠ ⁠ A key message of his is the importance to recognise the pressure and stress felt by young people to succeed and the harm that is caused by our education system.⁠ ⁠ Casey brings much needed awareness to the ironic messaging and standards set within education settings and the inevitable negative impact this has on the self-esteem and wellbeing of many young people.⁠ ⁠ You can watch the full panel talk via our YouTube channel! 🔗
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Today is Good Hair Day.🪮⁠ ⁠ Let's talk about the real impact of workplace hair discrimination on mental health, especially for Black women.⁠ ⁠ From microaggressions to outright bias, the pressure to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards takes a toll. ⁠ ⁠ Share your experiences below with empathy and understanding. Together, we can raise awareness and support each other.🖤✊🏾⁠ ⁠ CROWN 2023 Workplace Research Study 🔗⁠ ⁠ #goodhairday #goodhair #blackwomen
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🚨IMPORTANT REMINDER🚨⁠ ⁠ #quoteoftheday
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There is a lot of power in saying NO.⁠ ⁠ Especially for people pleasers, saying no doesn’t make you a bad person but one who understands their capabilities and simply placing much needed boundaries. ⁠ ⁠ @novareidofficial discusses this in more depth during our With You(th) In Mind event in September. ⁠ ⁠ Head over to the link in the bio to listen to the full discussion! 🔗
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We are turning four this year, we haven't even had the chance to go 'too far' (whatever that means)...🤷🏾‍♂️ ⁠ ⁠ The data speaks for itself - people need mental health services.⁠ ⁠ Comments like Mel Stride's, dismissing the severity of mental health challenges by labelling them as 'normal anxieties of life,' are harmful and fail to acknowledge the harsh reality of the mental health crisis in the UK. Instead of downplaying the struggles people face, the government should focus on understanding and supporting them.⁠ ⁠ It's a reminder that as a community, industry, and sector, we still have much work ahead of us. Together, we will get there! 🖤⁠ ⁠ 📃: LBC⁠ ⁠ #mentalhealthmatters
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"To those people, I say once more - it is very easy not to care about identity when your own has never once been questioned or held you back." - Vaughan Gething⁠ ⁠ Let's take a moment to focus on the progress, not labels. ⁠ ⁠ Vaughan's journey from Zambia to Wales is a story of resilience. When his father secured a job offer near Abergavenny in Monmouthshire, it seemed like the dawn of a promising new chapter. However, upon their arrival, the job offer was withdrawn because of the family’s heritage. ⁠ ⁠ Undeterred, they settled in Dorset, England, where Vaughan grew up facing challenges. Yet, these experiences fueled his passion for justice and equality. ✊🏾⁠ ⁠ Fast forward to today, and Vaughan Gething stands tall as Wales' Prime Minister, a shining beacon of progress. Is that not a story that deserves to be celebrated? 🤔 And there is much more to his story! ⁠ ⁠ History has been made in Wales with Vaughan Gething becoming the first Black leader of a European country! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾⁠ ⁠ 📸: Media Wales⁠ ⁠ #wales #progress
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💡Shining a Spotlight: Courtney Daniella Boateng (@cdboateng )⁠ ⁠ Introducing the remarkable Courtney!⁠ ⁠ A creative powerhouse, Courtney isn't just a content creator—she's an award-winning digital entrepreneur and author, shaping the digital landscape with her innovative spirit and boundless creativity. 🙌🏾⁠ ⁠ But Courtney's journey isn't just about accolades and achievements; it's about making a meaningful impact. After graduating from the prestigious University of Cambridge with a master's degree, Courtney set her sights on a profound goal: building a school in Ghana through her To My Sisters (@tomysisterhood ) community.⁠ ⁠ To My Sisters isn't your typical online platform—it's a digital sisterhood, a place where women across the globe come together to support and uplift each other. Courtney, alongside her co-founder, Renée Kapuku Ed.M (@reneekapuku ), has cultivated a community rooted in genuine connection and mutual empowerment. Their friendship, forged over a decade of shared experiences and support, serves as the foundation of To My Sisters. 🖤⁠ ⁠ Through this platform, Courtney aims to inspire women to invest in meaningful relationships and holistic growth. It's not just about being wives, mothers, or boss babes—it's about embracing every facet of womanhood and striving for the best in every aspect of life.⁠ ⁠ Courtney Daniella Boateng, an example of positivity, innovation, and empowerment! 👏🏾
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We asked our community and team, 'What does happiness mean to you?’ ⁠ ⁠ From cherished moments to inner peace, happiness takes many forms. It’s uniquely yours! 😊⁠ ⁠ What does happiness mean to you? Share your thoughts below and spread the joy! 🖤⁠ ⁠ #happiness #internationaldayofhappiness
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It’s about your happiness, truly. 😊⁠ ⁠ Last year @casey_bailey at our With You(th) In Mind event in September discussed the essence of success: achieving your goals without causing harm to others while finding genuine happiness in your journey. ⁠ ⁠ You can find the full panel talk discussion on our YouTube channel! 🔗⁠ ⁠ #happiness #internationaldayofhappiness #universitystudents
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As we approach International Day of Happiness, let's ponder the multiple ways happiness manifests in our lives. ⁠ ⁠ From the gentle whispers of relationships to the serene essence within, happiness is uniquely ours!⁠ ⁠ What are some of your favourite proverbs? 🤔⁠ ⁠ #happiness #internationaldayofhappiness #africanproverb
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What do you find inspiring? 🤔⁠ ⁠ That’s a question we asked our panel guests @novareidofficial , @casey_bailey and @suicideandco co-founder, Amelia Wrighton at our With You(th) In Mind event in September.⁠ ⁠ Casey spoke about how as a teacher he finds young people to be inspiring as there is so much hope for change, development and growth within them that we often lose as we get a bit older.⁠ ⁠ We're inspired by the desire among today's youth to understand and address mental health issues. That's why we're thrilled to continue our partnership with The Rare Impact Fund, as part of @rarebeauty_ !!re!!_039;s commitment to raising awareness and improving access to mental health services for young Black people across the UK.⁠ ⁠ Is there something that you find inspiring at the moment? 👇🏾⁠ ⁠ You can find the full panel talk discussion via our YouTube! 🔗
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🎭 Exciting New! 🎭 We're thrilled to announce our second collaboration with the Bush Theatre! We’ll be running a thought-provoking post-show live chat on March 18th following the powerful performance of "Shifters". 🌟 Together, we'll delve into the themes of loss and grief within the Black British community. The talk will be hosted by production dramatherapist, Wabriya King (@wkdramatherapy ), alongside Black Minds Matter UK therapist, Marie-Line Charler (@mlcharler_counselling ), bereavement & loss facilitator, Debi Lewinson Roberts (@serenitygdns ), and the founder of YourStory UK (@yourstoryuk ), Adrian Jones (@ajyourstory ). All tickets were promoted and allocated via the Black Minds Matter UK newsletter. To make sure you don’t miss out on future events and offers, make sure to sign up to the Black Minds Matter UK newsletter via the website. Link in bio. 🔗 #shifters #bushtheatre #community
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