Author

Monique Bedford

Monique Bedford is an inspiring journalist currently freelancing for Issue Media Group publications. She began freelancing after receiving her Bachelor's degree, majoring in Journalism. Being an avid learner and insatiably curious about everything, she is thrilled and honored to be able to learn about certain topics and share them with the public. When she is not writing, you can find her reading her favorite newspaper, The New York Times, studying new cultures and languages, and enthusiastically searching for new cuisines to indulge in and discover.

Monique Bedford's Latest Articles

Drawing on the past to visualize the future: What Afrofuturism means and why it matters

By Monique Bedford

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General

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February 1, 2024

The latest exhibit at The Wright, which includes the costume designs of “Black Panther”, is prompting some deeper questions about an increasingly popular movement. We talk to Detroit visionaries and curators about Afrofuturism, and what it means to look to history to imagine the future.

NAMI Blue Water Area now serves St. Clair County.

New St. Clair County NAMI affiliate helps people in Blue Water area

By Monique Bedford

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Healthy Communities

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January 23, 2024

In November 2023, NAMI Blue Water Area Michigan in St. Clair County joined the 600 other local NAMI affiliates across the country.

More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October.

Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

By Monique Bedford

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Healthy Communities

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November 28, 2023

Michigan’s community mental health agencies (CMHs) and organizations across the state understand that asking questions and having conversations about mental health and suicide is a very significant step in prevention.