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About the Documentarian: Gloria Ann Terry

As the Director and Founder of Grace Academy of Small Wonders, I am deeply committed to empowering 

young girls as they navigate the journey to womanhood. At the heart of our mentoring program is a passion to instill godly values, cultivate self-worth, and equip each girl with the emotional, social, and spiritual tools she needs to thrive. We are raising a generation of confident, purpose-driven young women who can stand strong—even in the face of negative cultural pressures.

Alongside this mission, I am a passionate mental health advocate dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of girls and their families. My advocacy extends beyond mentoring into the powerful world of filmmaking, where I have co-produced three groundbreaking documentaries designed to elevate voices that are too often silenced. Through storytelling, I aim to confront hard truths, spark honest conversations, and inspire healing and transformation—especially within marginalized communities.



My most recent film, Homicide and Suicide in the Black Community: Addressing the Impact of Trauma and Hopelessness, is a raw and timely exploration of the mental health crisis affecting countless Black families. With heartfelt interviews, expert commentary, and lived experiences, the film brings attention to generational trauma, systemic inequities, spiritual disconnection, and even the role of music in shaping cultural norms. But this is more than a documentary—it is a movement. A bold call to action for mental health professionals, faith leaders, families, and advocates to unite in healing, restoration, and renewed hope.

Everything I do—whether mentoring a young girl or producing a transformative film—is fueled by one purpose: to restore dignity, awaken identity, and drive real, lasting change.

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CEO and Founder

CEO and Founder

She is the author of 2 powerful books and co-author of 1 that inspire and uplift the mind, spirit, and soul. You Can Live Through It: The Light That Dispels the Darkness of Depression and I Saw the Luttle Boy in the Man and Honored the Woman I Am. She co-authored Awakening: A Transformational Love with 4 others. Her books share her personal journey of overcoming trauma, heartache, and mental health challenges. In these books, she provides readers with the tools and insights that helped her heal, empowering them to do the same.

CEO and Founder

CEO and Founder

CEO and Founder

Grace Academy of Small Wonders is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young girls. Through its intervention and prevention program, the Academy helps girls grow into young women of character, integrity, and leadership. It focuses on teaching etiquette, modesty, social skills, and spiritual awareness, guiding them toward becoming well-rounded, confident individuals.

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Experience the FULL Documentary

Following up on The Village: Black Mental Wellness Experience, you had the opportunity to see clips from the documentary Homicide and Suicide in the Black Community: Addressing the Impact of Trauma and Hopelessness. Now, we want to give you the opportunity to see the full documentary.

This is a powerful documentary that brings healing, truth, and hope to our community.

Come… be part of the solution.
Be part of the change.

Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community.

When the village comes together, healing becomes possible.

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