Join us this Black August to reflect, to learn, honor and to celebrate Black freedom fighters, many of whom were killed by the state or imprisoned for defending Black lives. Black August is a time to reflect and learn about the legacies of Black revolutionaries, while we rededicate ourselves to the protracted struggles against white supremacy, colonialism, capitalism, and imperialism. We study, plan, and pledge to continue the work and fight for Black liberation and to end post-traumatic prison disorder.

A WORD FROM SHAWANNA VAUGHN-ADVOCATE – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

For years, the Huron Valley Women’s Prison in Ypsilanti, Michigan, carried a reputation for traumatizing inmates by subjecting them to abuse and deplorable conditions. Advocates say little has changed.

The foster care system in the United States has always been marred by racism and discrimination. BIPOC children are overrepresented in the foster care system, and they often don't receive the same level of care or resources as their white counterparts. There are a number of ways that you can support foster care in BIPOC communities, whether you're a part of the foster care system yourself or you're looking to help from the outside.

An act to amend the correction law, in relation to requiring mental health services for incarcerated individuals with post-traumatic prison disorder.

Human rights organization Silent Cry Inc. hosted the Investment Day Mental Health And Wellness Fair at Michigan's Bradford Academy High School, addressing issues of young people's social-emotional needs and impacts of layered economic, cultural and racial trauma.