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Boundary Setting 101: How To Hold Space For Yourself

Nappy

Whether at work, in relationships or at the family dinner table, setting boundaries is a crucial part of developing self-respect. Living a life without defined boundaries may make it harder to speak your truth or show up authentically. A life without boundaries might even exhaust your physical, emotional and mental health. Although it may be… Continue reading Boundary Setting 101: How To Hold Space For Yourself

Black Women in Medicine Face Continued Lack of Mental Health Resources

Laura James

The recent suicide death of yet another Black medical student is raising fresh questions around the continued need for mental health resources aimed at supporting Black people in the medical field. Dr. Nakita Mortimer passed away on May 24 by suicide, with her death prompting loving messages from her family and friends. This included a… Continue reading Black Women in Medicine Face Continued Lack of Mental Health Resources

Prioritizing Queer Mental Health Is Power in the Face of Systemic Oppression

Anete Lusina

The importance of prioritizing mental health practices that empower members of the LGBTQ+ community remains a key conversation as Pride Month begins. In a conversation with Blavity, author, educator, and activist Blair Imani detailed how the experiences of Queer women specifically, can be adversely affected by a society that often aims to devalue them. “As… Continue reading Prioritizing Queer Mental Health Is Power in the Face of Systemic Oppression

Former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, Continues To Be Honored A Year After Death

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More than a year after her death, Cheslie Kryst continues to be honored. Extra TV announced it has received two Daytime Emmy Award nominations, one of which is for a special honoring the former Miss USA. “Extra: Cheslie Kryst 1991 – 2022,” is up for Outstanding Daytime Special. “It’s always an honor to be recognized… Continue reading Former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, Continues To Be Honored A Year After Death

Black Celebrities Are Teaching Us The Best Mental Health Practices

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Black women are beginning to prioritize their mental health in all aspects. They are traveling the world, maintaining the “soft girl” persona, updating their skin care routines, doing low impact workouts and more. Overall, Black women are living their best lives unapologetically. Many Black women believe that the first step to achieving the highest level… Continue reading Black Celebrities Are Teaching Us The Best Mental Health Practices

Saweetie Gets Real About The Pressures of Fame, “I Feel Like I’m Being Run Into The Ground”

Karwai Tang

We can all point to times in pop culture where someone has truly had a moment. Some people’s moments last for longer than others but nothing is better than seeing a talented Black woman get her chance to show the world what she can do. Needless to say, Saweetie’s time is now. The bombshell rapper… Continue reading Saweetie Gets Real About The Pressures of Fame, “I Feel Like I’m Being Run Into The Ground”

Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Suicide Ideation, Why Black Women Are Often Left Out of The Conversation

David Livingston

Much of the discourse over the last few days has been about what kind of protecting Black women should or should not have, who it should come from and when it’s allowed to happen. Many people are struggling to understand the depths of the pain many Black women carry as a result of unrealistic beauty… Continue reading Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Suicide Ideation, Why Black Women Are Often Left Out of The Conversation

 
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