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Dr. Raquel Martin is on a mission to radically reimagine Black possibility. She promotes Black mental health as a key to legacy building and longevity. As a professor and scientist at Tennessee State, she teaches courses on the psychology of the Black experience and hip hop, activism, and mental health. Her research delves into Black mental health and identity development. Dr. Martin has presented at esteemed events like SXSW and TEDx, and serves as host of the Mind Ya Mental podcast, which centers on the Black experience and fosters dialogue on wellbeing. Her influential work has been featured in Forbes, Essence, Buzzfeed, and USA Today.