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These barbers are learning how to be counselors while cutting hair
A barber shop is not only a place African American men go to get cleaned up, it can also be a place where they meet to talk about what’s...
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Visionary of the Year
Visionary of the Year award Lorenzo Lewis says his narrow escape from the school-to-prison pipeline was a testament to the importance of...
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TCP Takes on Capitol Hill
The Confess Project was so honored to speak at the Mental Health America Conference at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill!...
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TCP Grand Opening in ATL
May 2022 The Confess Project had a wonderful and successful Grand Opening at The Swag Shop with special guests David Banner and Justin...
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TCP Assembles New Strategy Team to Facilitate National Expansion
February 11, 2022 The Confess Project continues to be the leading mental health movement for Black boys and men in the U.S. Now, with...
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The Confess Project Founder and CEO Transitions to Chief Visionary Officer
Little Rock, Arkansas. January 3, 2022.—After growing The Confess Project into a national grassroots movement, founder and CEO Lorenzo...
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Mental Health & Media - Turning Awareness Into Action
Listen to Lorenzo P. Lewis and other panel guest speak on turning Mental Health & Media from Awareness to Action
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The Sozosei Foundation Reaches a Milestone Awards $4 Million to Decriminalize Mental Illness
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 The Sozosei Foundation Reaches a Milestone Awards $4 Million in Grants to Decriminalize Mental Illness...
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Exclusive: Candyman Cometh, but First Let's Unpack How This Film Reclaims Black Trauma
Nia DaCosta’s Candyman is much more than your prototypical horror movie. Originally published By Jay Connor8/20/21 1:00PM at...
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Why Black Barbers Should Be Considered Essential Workers in America
Study confirms valuable role of Black barbers in empowering and healing Black community members. The Confess Project, America’s First...
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Video -TCP The Kelly Clarkson Show
Lorenzo Lewis noticed early on in his life how Black barbershops and salons were powerful places for deep conversations. He also noticed...
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Road To A Million
The year 2020 was a challenging year for Americans, especially Black and Brown Americans, due to unequal access to health care,...
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Named The Oprah Health Hero Of 2020
Congratulations to our founder @lorenzoplewis on being featured in @oprahmagazine the last quarter of 2020!
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"The Confess Project of America" Trains Barbers To Confront Stigma of Mental Health
Priscilla Gutiérrez and Lorenzo Lewis of 'The Confess Project' joined Cheddar's News Wrap to discuss the organization that looks to be...
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'The Confess Project' Aims To Train Barbers To Help With Clients' Mental Health
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with barber Craig Charles of Craig's Crown Cutz in Johnson City, Tennessee about a new initiative to bring...
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TCPA teaches barbers to listen, direct clients in need to mental health services
There’s something about a barber chair or hairdresser’s chair that seems to be a safe place for clients to open up and talk about their...
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Building a Culture of Mental Health for Black Men and Boys, One Barber Chair at a Time
Lorenzo Lewis is on a mission to transform how Black men think and talk about mental health. The epicenter of his grassroots movement?...
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Mississippi barbers get mental health training to aid Black communities
The barber’s chair may be the new therapy couch for parts of the South where mental health care is in short supply. In Mississippi, one...
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Experts Hope Kanye West's Struggles Can Shine Light
Mental health professionals are hoping the spotlight on Kanye West’s current struggles can shine a light on mental health issues and...
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