“Most people know us as ICDC. This building has been here since 2008. This is our campus. We built all three of these buildings where there once were either vacant or dilapidated properties. And this building has been a community asset ever since then,” said Billy Lane, the executive director of ICDC.
We always hear “do the work,” but how do we access that work when it’s hidden behind high costs, long waitlists, or providers who don’t understand our stories? Healing doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. We deserve peace, clarity, and support — and it is possible to find that without going broke. The key is knowing where to look and how to advocate for your well-being on a budget.
In the Black community, there has long been a disconnect when it comes to prioritizing health, particularly because we haven’t always had the luxury of doing so. The mindset of “I’ll be okay” is what has kept many going, but it can also lead to neglecting our body’s needs.
“They’re taking buses away from where I’m close to, so now I have to go further for a bus stop,” George said about the new route, noting she knows of other youth in the D.C. metropolitan area who have had similar experiences. “You have to leave out earlier because it’s going all around everywhere except straight to a certain destination, so it just takes longer to get everywhere. It’s less accessible from certain areas.”
DTU Fellows Robert Hill and Ukeme Offiong present The Dallas Examiner Weekly Update for July 10.
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