Let's Discuss Banking with Ryan Coogler, The CROWN Act, Trader Joe's, and Much More!Let's Discuss Banking with Ryan Coogler, The CROWN Act, Trader Joe's, and Much More!
Urban "Mental Health" Tools For Change By Dr. Lisa LaCon
What would you do if police had their guns drawn on you while you were just partaking in an everyday, normal task? What if I informed you that in the year 2022, God-given natural hair needs to be protected by legislators? Today, in the Urban Suite,...
1:41:37•23 Mar 2022
From Legislation to Cookies: Dr. Lisa LaCon's Take on Urban Mental Health
“It's heightened in terms of being always on the alert, always being on the lookout, always trying to identify those subtle cues, always trying to, you know, is this person going to accept me when I walk in the room?”
Imagine doing something as routine as banking and suddenly finding yourself staring down the barrel of a gun. Dr. Lisa LaCon dives into this harrowing scenario and more in her latest episode of 'Urban Tools for Change'. She kicks things off with a powerful discussion on the Crown Act, a vital piece of legislation designed to protect natural hair in the workplace. Through her own experiences, Dr.
LaCon highlights the importance of this act for the black community and the ongoing challenges they face regarding natural hair discrimination at work. But that's not all—she also addresses the heavy topic of police discrimination and its toll on mental health. Offering practical advice, Dr. LaCon shares ways to manage the anxiety and stress that such encounters can cause.
And just when you think it's all serious business, she lightens the mood with a chat about Trader Joe's infamous oatmeal raisin cookies and a viral video that brings some much-needed humor to the conversation. Whether you're looking to understand legislative protections or simply want to laugh and learn, this episode has it all.
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