National Day of Racial Healing!

Interview including Dr. Mayra Álvarez, President of The Children’s Partnership; Dr. Michelle Joaquín, founder of STEPS.

Thank you, Telemundo and W.K. Kellogg, for your commitment to social justice and education. Once again, I joined their efforts in National Day of Racial Healing! What a heartening experience it was to participate in an initiative that unpacks racism through the lens of children. This program dealt with colorism, stereotypes about hair, food insecurity, suicidality among children and teens, bullying, and more. Thankfully, we addressed ways to go beyond coping by emphasizing the power of education at home and in school to uplift mental health. I appreciate the sensitivity and commitment to the topic by our interviewer, Johana Suárez. It's an honor to be part of this conversation!