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In The Fellowship Initiative, Mental Health Education is College Prep

By Lindsey Holzmeister

For Sean Walker, his family’s openness about mental health was a resource for navigating life in college. His parents, who had experience in school counseling and social work, were consistent in discussing mental health at home. Later, he would later realize that wasn’t typical for all families. “My dad has always meditated and emphasized how

Truth vs. Perception: A Conscious Commitment

By Pholesha Johnson

Big Thought presents Truth Versus Perception intimately explores and shares experiences of the Fellows of The Fellowship Initiative and supporters. This multi-part series is designed to dispel the negative, perceived notions of young men of color. These are their words. Their experiences. Their truths.  Listen and unlearn. The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) is a conscious commitment –

Truth vs. Perception: Understanding the Power of Education

By Pholesha Johnson

Big Thought presents Truth Versus Perception intimately explores and shares experiences of the Fellows of The Fellowship Initiative and supporters. This multi-part series is designed to dispel the negative, perceived notions of young men of color. These are their words. Their experiences. Their truths.  Listen and unlearn. It’s not that Myles Melville didn’t understand the importance

Truth vs. Perception: The Importance of Possibility

By Pholesha Johnson

Big Thought presents Truth Versus Perception, a multi-part series that intimately explores and shares experiences of the Fellows of The Fellowship Initiative and supporters. This multi-part series is designed to dispel the negative, perceived notions of young men of color. These are their words. Their experiences. Their truths.  Listen and unlearn. “Growing up, everybody around me

Truth vs. Perception: Representation Matters

By Pholesha Johnson

Big Thought presents Truth Versus Perception, a multi-part series that intimately explores and shares experiences of the Fellows of The Fellowship Initiative designed to dispel the negative, perceived notions of young men of color. These are their words. Their experiences. Their truths.  Listen and unlearn.    Meet Omar.  Four years ago, a ‘shy and timid’ high school sophomore was introduced

Before and After: How an Immersive Journey Through Costa Rica Changed the Perspectives of the Young Men of The Fellowship Initiative

By brandon.mcknight

The TFI Program offers travel opportunities – including international travel. For many of the students, it was their first time leaving the U.S. — and they had high hopes for what they’d gain from the experience. “At home, I do community service, but it’s kind of cool that you’re doing something for the community that’s