Unapologetically Black Unicorns
Have you ever chatted with an Unapologetically Black Unicorn- someone who symbolizes freedom, power, strength and is a true force of nature and thought, ‘WOW people need to hear this’? Now you can and learn how to be a U.B.U. too! Join the weekly conversation with host Keris Jän Myrick, an unapologetically Black unicorn in their own right, and nationally recognized mental health advocate chatting with amazing U.B.U. folk who are advancing all things mental health, racial justice, and anything cool to enhance human existence.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 112
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
“The Well-Being Model for Young Black Adults” with Crystal L. Brandow, Hakim Asadi & Lawrence Hines
Crystal L. Brandow, PhD (she/hers) is the Senior Consultant for Program Development for the Clear Pathways Initiative, Hakim Asadi, LMSW (he/him) is the founder of Beyond Living and Lawrence Hines (h…
“Tootle’s Theory” with Stancil Tootle
Stancil Tootle (he/him) is a blind Black man from rural Georgia, in long term recovery who has been a life-long advocate, and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Tootle shares how his family and…
The Tower Card
Keris goes solo to reflect on some personal meaning behind the artwork of a few Tarot cards. There was one card in particular that resonated with her, the Tower card, and she draws the parallels betw…
“Lifting Up the Tough Stuff” with Dan Gorenstein
Dan Gorenstein (he/him) is the Founder and Executive Editor of the health policy podcast “Tradeoffs” and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dan shares his beginnings as a journalist and how he …
Is A Rose Just A Rose?
Keris goes solo to share a story surrounding a rose and her recovery for National Recovery Month. Walking around Pasadena Keris came upon a rose and a voice told her to stop and smell the roses, why …
“Recovery is Possible” with Philip Rutherford
Philip Rutherford (he/him) is the Chief Operating Officer at Faces and Voices of Recovery and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Phil shares what his organization is doing for Recovery Month and his …
“A Discipline of Hope” with Vesper Moore
Vesper Moore (they/elle) is a mad liberation and disability justice activist, and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Vesper defines mad liberation and neurodiversity and how they got involve…
“Creative Maladjustment”
Keris reflects on the 60th anniversary on the March on Washington. The March on Washington was an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement, and Keris focuses on how it brought everyone together for…
“Lived Experience is Expertise” with Damon Watson
Damon Watson (He/Him/His) is the Program Director of the Fellowship Initiative, Vibrant Emotional Health and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Damon emphasizes seeing Black and Brown boys for …
988 and Crisis System Reform at NCSL
This podcast has selected clips from the 988 & Crisis Reform Playlist:
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Unapologetically Black Unicorns podcast is a…
“Learning to Laugh on your Own” with Arkayla Tenney Howard
Arkayla Tenney Howard (she/her) is the owner of Wildflower Communications and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Arkayla shares her impact in strategic communications to address systemic oppre…
“Black Lives Matter: Crisis and Black Mental Health” with Taun Hall
Taun Hall (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Miles Hall Foundation. Taun shares the heart-breaking story of her son Miles who was killed by the police and how it’s led to her advocacy work. T…