We all go through trauma. No matter the age, trauma can define our lives (if we allow it). Fortunately, we get to determine our narratives and actions around the trauma.

Join International Keynote Speaker/1988 U.S. Olympian Leslie Maxie and her aunt and certified (non-practicing) therapist, Dr. J.H. Williams, as they share Leslie's story of surviving assault as a member of the largest class action lawsuit ever levied against a university.

Building bridges to strong boys, who ultimately develop into strong, functional men, is a socialization process that helps them assume their proper place in this world. Socialization is a powerful tool for preparing youth to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of society, and it is one of Dr. Rick Wallace's passion points. .

Whether you are helping a loved one through recovery from addiction or helping them to get connected to mental health care resources, the process in itself can feel like a remarkable undertaking. Join us as we discuss balancing being a caregiver and caring for yourself during Treatment and Education Month.

Yes, it's happening. We are very excited to welcome Will Jawando to the SonRise Project platform! Finally, the long-awaited conversation is upon us!

We will discuss overcoming the odds, returning from challenges, and more tomorrow. We look forward to the conversation.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. We look forward to hearing from Dr. McGhee again as she fields questions and concerns from our loving parent community.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. We look forward to hearing from Dr. McGhee and her perspective since we last spoke about current trends and issues that parents face.

We are excited and honored to feature SiriusXM's "Hood Medicine" on our next SonRise Call. The pandemic remains a nationwide threat to black and brown people, yet it also birthed many important causes and initiatives.

Our guests will tackle the topics of mental health, depression, and suicide prevention. He will share his story which includes almost an unbelievable amount of trauma. Yet, he persevered and now encourages others to press on despite the circumstances.

Jayson Wells is a former professional basketball player who now guides people on their individual and collective journeys of greatness.

Tune in as he introduces an acronym that will bring tangible insight into how we can become modern-day parents and deal with current and ever-existing challenges within the parenting space.

So it is refreshing to have our resident expert Dr. Linda McGhee back to teach us how to self-heal during these turbulent times. She will explore ways for parents to heal inner wounds that have been exposed during the pandemic and racial and civil unrest these past few years. Let's take the opportunity to look inward, acknowledge the hurt, start to heal, and emerge victoriously.

We are happy to welcome back the amazing Shewonia Bowman. Shewonia, among many other things, is a dedicated caregiver. She recently experienced the loss of her father and now cares for her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Despite all of her trials and tribulations, Shewonia uses her breadth of knowledge to research, speak to professionals, and share her journey and experience with this disease that impacts an estimated 2.2 million African Americans.

Calling all of the mamas! We invite our SonRise Village to join us as we hold an open session celebrating Mother’s Day. Our Founder and CEO, Kelli Richardson Lawson, will moderate this interactive session and open the floor for an honest conversation about motherhood.

Addison Rose is a high school Junior leader in her community. She is also a survivor of suicide attempts and sexual abuse/rape. Her story moved us to our core, and we know that it will help many young teens dealing with depression, trauma, and anxiety.

As we move into Springtime, let's wind down and relax as a community. We can also find inspiration from a brother who travels a journey many of our sons can appreciate. We welcome Artist and Poet Byron Linnell Edwards to our SonRise Session. As a young man who sometimes felt the pain of his mental wellness, he found purpose in the arts.

Regardless of what has happened in your life, miracles still happen every day. Resurrection means "the rising again to life" Whether it is your spirit, soul, mindset, relationships, marriage, or finances - it can be revived to be just as good or better than before. Dr. Vikki Johnson returns to share a message of encouragement to our SonRise community. Please call in for motivation and inspiration!

When navigating the storm, it helps to have strategies to find peace. Join us shortly as Tamiko Ruby J. walks us through healing meditation techniques. She is a SonRise Mother who raised a son with challenges who is now doing wonderfully well. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation.

According to some research estimates, Alzheimer's Disease is almost twice as prevalent in the older Black community than in other minority groups in the United States. The reasons for the increased burden are unknown. We are underrepresented in clinical research studies, so the contributions of risk factors and disease pathologies to Alzheimer's Disease are still poorly understood.

As parents, we often commit to everything else but often forget to commit to our wellness, but being well is key when it comes to supporting our children during tough times. Who can do it for us if we don't care for ourselves?

Many may feel it is too much to bear with everything at home and work. The good news is, you got this.

Bersan Shaw shares her incredible survivor story of being an "Unstoppable Warrior Woman." After being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, her experience with depression and loneliness led her to look to many places to find the answers and support she needed.

Smoking weed seems part of the "new normal" of teenage and young adult life. Most people say, "Oh, don't worry, it's not addictive," Yet, yesterday's marijuana is nothing like today's marijuana. It varies from vaping to edibles and various methods teens can use. With such a huge surge in teenage marijuana use and addiction, it can wreak havoc on families while impacting the mental health of many of our children.