The Meaning Behind The New Logo For The Siwe Project
  1. Date Posted Icon 7th March 2012
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    3. Tags Icon #the siwe project#no shame#siwe lives
Black People Don't Kill Themselves, Right?

My latest for TheRoot.com on Don Cornelius’ death and the impact it could (and should)  have on mental health awareness. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 2nd February 2012
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    3. Tags Icon #The Siwe Project
RIP Don Cornelius

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/02/soul-train-creator-don-cornelius-dead-in-apparent-suicide.html 

  1. Date Posted Icon 1st February 2012
  2. Notes Icon Notes: 10
    3. Tags Icon #The Siwe Project
Bassey Ikpi discusses living with Bipolar II | Does That Make Me Crazy?

In case you missed it. Please tweet, reblog and share if you’re so inclined. 

basseyworld:

Yes, I was thinking of Gnarls Barkley when I wrote this. Why do you ask?

Also, this is my latest for XOJane.com discussing my life living with bipolar II disorder. It’s the most honest I’ve been about this. I usually tend to get clinical and distant but this time, I wanted to really try and understand what happens in this brain of mine. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 20th January 2012
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From jonubian
  3. Notes Icon Notes: 41
    4. Tags Icon #the siwe project

basseyworld:

Version of my poem Choices in support of The Siwe Project. Please Share. 

177 Notes?! That’s more than a Boogie post! Thank you guys for the reblogs! 

  1. Date Posted Icon 23rd December 2011
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From basseyworld
  3. Notes Icon Notes: 205
    4. Tags Icon #bassey ikpi#def poetry#the siwe project#mental health awareness

basseyworld:

Version of my poem Choices in support of The Siwe Project. Please Share. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 11th December 2011
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From basseyworld
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    4. Tags Icon #bassey ikpi#def poetry#the siwe project#mental health awareness

basseyworld:

Version of my poem Choices in support of The Siwe Project. Please Share. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 11th December 2011
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From basseyworld
  3. Notes Icon Notes: 205
    4. Tags Icon #bassey ikpi#def poetry#the siwe project#mental health awareness

Version of my poem Choices in support of The Siwe Project. Please Share. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 11th December 2011
  2. Notes Icon Notes: 205
    3. Tags Icon #bassey ikpi#def poetry#the siwe project#mental health awareness
Like us on Facebook…

https://www.facebook.com/thesiweproject 

  1. Date Posted Icon 7th December 2011
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Models Still Needed

If you’re interested in modeling for The Siwe Project photo campaign, please email me b.ikpi@thesiweproject.org. 

Include your name, location, connection to mental illness, why you wish to be involved,  occupation/career and a photo of your full face.  Subject: The Siwe Project Photo Campaign 

We are now accepting models in both New York and The DC Area. 

Thank you

B. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 19th October 2011
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    3. Tags Icon #The Siwe Project
Photo Project for Non Profit Organization

I’m looking for models to take part in a photo project for The Siwe Project. Models must be in the DMV or able to travel. We’re looking for men and women who are open with their mental illness and are currently in treatment or managing well. Please email me basseyworld@gmail.com or inbox me for more details. Thank you.

  1. Date Posted Icon 10th October 2011
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    3. Tags Icon #The Siwe Project