Erika Totten (she/they)

“Protect Black Women” also means identifying, unlearning and healing all the things WITHIN YOU that cause us harm. Good Morning.

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I DID IT Y'ALL. I LAUNCHED MY PODCAST. The #AfterYouFail podcast is an interview series created to destigmatize failure and help us be more kind to ourselves. Episode one features @Everette Taylor. Stream via Spotify, Apple, or YouTube: bit.ly/3LLaxvR

It is very possible to think you’re a better communicator than you actually are. I find that folk who intellectualize their emotions a lot have a lot of internal dialogue that ~feels~ like they’re being forthright when actually the “communication” is internalized.

We are partnering again with the @saks foundation to offer awards of $10K to 3 orgs supporting the mental health & wellness of Black Girls ages 10-19! There is just not ENOUGH focus on Black girls wellness & we want to help change that! Apply here: beam.community/grants/

Another season, another example of Chris Brown being unapologetically violent. This time, y'all might actually care because he has now attacked a MAN y'all care about.

Miss New York has this really funny TikTok series of heavens’ front desk receptionist and sometimes she breaks format and does sincere ones for people who have lost loved ones and they’re so touching

@_beamorg @YoloAkili @verywellmind Ayyee!! Congratulations!🎉

A BIG CONGRATS to our ED @YoloAkili for being named one of this year’s @verywellmind Mental Health Champions!! His trailblazing work making mental health more accessible in Black communities is so important for our folks! Let’s give him his flowers 💐

"This is the fight that will teach me that my shadow is not bigger than my light."

"I desperately need you to hold the other end of the rope. To hang on tightly while I thrash on the other end—while I find the handholds and footholds in this new world I feel like I am in."

Our family therapist shared this article with us - "The Letter Your Teenager Can't Write You". Definitely increased our understanding and helped ease some frustration we've been feeling. Thought somebody here might find it helpful too💛 gretchenschmelzer.com/parents-corner…

Chloe gave Halle the microphone to sing “Cool People” with her tonight during the final song of the #InPiecesTour. ♥️🥹

White people truly believe that in the absence of “proper authorities” they’re in charge. Especially if Black people are involved. It shows in everything they do.

TW: Lynching The lynching of Jordan Neely is what happens when you blame every violent thing that happens in this country on mental illness because while it excuses violent behavior from white people, it criminalizes mental illness in Black people. The man who choked him

May is Mental Health Month!! We are reminding us all that we have a right to rest, to systems of care that center healing and not profit, and to systems that nourish our lives! Healing is our birthright, this month and every month of the year! ✊🏾🫂💛 #BEAM #MentalHealthMonth

“America, look at my nieces and nephew.” — Bernie Mac

having a family that’s full of affection and love is truly a blessing. affection, cuddles, tons of kisses, nose kisses, long hugs, group cuddles. positive affirmation. it really helps how you move through this world and see acts of love + intimacy. it’s so beautiful

May is mental health month & Black Healing Remixed is back!!This year its all about Black women & girls!! 😍 Join us as we discuss birthing,colorism, bipolar, transphobia, abolition, adultification, entertainment & more! In person L.A & virtual: remix.beam.community

@Kyla_Lacey He really told on himself with the “then it becomes about how she feels about what I said not the shit I said…” let’s review the definition of emotional intelligence…