Exploring Identity and Mental Health Through Comics, Anime, and Culture with Quincy M. Simmons

from Social Justice Origin Stories · host Relando Thompkins-Jones

Quincy M. Simmons, a rising senior at SUNY New Paltz in Journalism, Film, Video, and Black Studies, shares what motivated him to use his love for comic books, manga, and anime to address social justice issues through his podcast, 'The Masks We Wear. He talks about mental health, neurodiversity, and toxic masculinity, and how exploring comics as modern mythology can offer powerful reflections on today’s social and political climate. Quincy also talks about his journey with journalism, how he uses storytelling to inspire and educate, his guiding influences, and the impact he hopes to make with his work. 🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@socialjusticeoriginstories?sub_confirmation=1 ❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECT Support this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/SocialJusticeOriginStories 💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACK Your voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode. Email: [email protected] Leave a Voice Note: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com/contact/ or https://www.speakpipe.com/socialjusticeoriginstories Or leave a comment below 🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW Website: https://socialjusticeoriginstories.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-justice-origin-stories/id1771268991 Wherever You Get Your Podcasts: https://pod.link/1771268991 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeoriginstories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567841874653 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjoriginstories.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-justice-origin-stories/ LinkedIn (Relando): https://www.linkedin.com/in/relandothompkinsjones/ LinkTree for more: https://linktr.ee/SocialJusticeOriginStories?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZzPfl3gCm5NY9C_Y-glRzwDu-8BvHfkCJaQlDihfrQxbYWC1dnxgRL2kU_aem_kmgEcokBmDt8WaAtlWQMQQ Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Activation 01:32 The Role of Comics in Social Commentary 04:07 The Power of Storytelling and Social Justice 05:18 Guest Introduction: Quincy M. Simmons 10:24 Quincy's Journey into Journalism 16:09 The Origin of 'The Masks We Wear' Podcast 19:24 The Importance of Rest and Reflection in Content Creation 21:55 Comics as Modern Mythology and Social Critique 28:40 Exploring Masculinity and Mental Health 29:16 The Impact of Representation in Media 30:06 Creating the 'Resilience and Recovery' Project 30:59 Navigating Doubts and Feedback 33:22 Balancing Life and Creative Projects 35:09 The Importance of Listening to Your Own Voice 38:19 Influences and Inspirations 42:56 Favorite Characters and Stories...

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