Dr. Sonyia Richardson from UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work and Vick Feaster-Fornville from Orange County DSS spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 3. They discussed July as Nation BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. They discussed Bebe Moore Campbell and her role in getting this month designated. They also discussed ways in which mental health challenges affect BIPOC communities, resources available to folks in the community, and more.
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External Changes Are Changing Nonprofits' Approaches — Dec. 12, 2025The Hill's Brighton McConnell welcomes Gayane Chambless, Jennifer McFarland, Kyle Shipp, Rachel Valentine and Breah Woolson on Friday, Dec. 12 for a conversation about the local nonprofit community.
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