Read, Reflect, Rise: Culturally Responsive Literacy and Mental Health Support for Students of Color

This proposal addresses the intertwined challenges of mental health and literacy disparities facing students of color. Many students of color navigate educational systems without adequate access to culturally affirming support, resulting in unmet emotional and academic needs. Our initiative will integrate trauma-informed care with culturally relevant literacy strategies to promote both healing and academic growth. Through strategic partnerships with schools, families, and community-based