KMOJ's Community Viewpoint

Conclusion: We Ain’t Just Talkin’—We Healin’
As we close out this powerful two-month series on Black and Minority Mental Health, The4Opinions didn’t just bring conversation—we brought real ones to the mic.
This final episode hit different.
We were joined by Adoniyah Israel, who broke it all the way down on how mental health is deeply connected to being justice-impacted. From the weight of incarceration to the silent trauma carried after release, he reminded us that choices around healing don’t come easy—but they are necessary. His words were a bold reminder that if we don’t choose our healing, the system will choose our pain.
Then we heard from T’Michael Cunigan, who brought raw and honest reflections about being a young Black man navigating mental health in today’s world. From growing up in a culture that told him to "man up," to learning how to actually check in with himself, he shared what it means to break generational habits and start walking in emotional freedom.
This ain’t just podcast talk—this is legacy-building, heart-work, and community healing.
💬 Together, we explored:
  • What it looks like to take care of your mind while carrying real-life struggle
  • How systems continue to fail us, and how we have to show up for ourselves
  • The importance of safe spaces, therapy, and having people who get it
  • And most importantly—how to keep going, even when it’s hard
🧠 If nobody told you today: it’s okay to not be okay.
Healing is a choice—and a radical one in a world that wants you broken.

What is KMOJ's Community Viewpoint?

“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is a podcast series created by KMOJ-89.9 FM Radio “The People’s Station”. These conversations explore issues and perspectives critical to the health and well-being of all members of the communities of color we serve.
Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.
“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism.
The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired by the Swahili word “UMOJA” which means “Unity.” http://kmojfm.com/