Category: Featured

Saving Our Sistas: Addressing Women’s Health Issues Within the Black Community

Dr. Bridgette Jenkins

by Dr. Bridgette Jenkins Introduction Women’s health issues continue to be a pressing concern around the world, with millions of women facing challenges related to access to healthcare, reproductive rights, and gender-specific health conditions. In the perspective of global health, one undeniable truth persists: not all women experience health and wellness equally. Black women in… Continue reading Saving Our Sistas: Addressing Women’s Health Issues Within the Black Community

How To Protect Yourself From Becoming a Victim of Human Trafficking

By Raven Lolia Human trafficking is a global problem that remains unresolved. Why is that? Many individuals believe that trafficking and modern-day slavery are topics you might only hear about in an episode of a television drama. Little do we realize the United States is one of the top countries with the highest rates of… Continue reading How To Protect Yourself From Becoming a Victim of Human Trafficking

Guest Contributor: What Are Common Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease?

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Between taking care of yourself, your loved ones and managing a career and social life, it is common for adults to feel achy and tired. But the million-dollar question is – are these symptoms of a stressful life, or could they be associated with an underlying condition like an autoimmune disease? This article will answer… Continue reading Guest Contributor: What Are Common Symptoms of Autoimmune Disease?

Letter in the Bottle for Mom

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“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother” — Oprah Winfrey As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s important that we take a step back and cherish the women in our lives that have raised us, nurtured us, and poured into us. And a huge part of that is maintaining a relationship with them… Continue reading Letter in the Bottle for Mom

Celebrating Black Love

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not only tested the stability of individuals far and wide, but it has greatly affected Black love and relationships. It has forced couples to be reintroduced and unavoidably locked down with their spouse unexpectedly during these unprecedented times. This severe change in atmosphere and control caused otherwise happy couples to experience… Continue reading Celebrating Black Love

Love Yourself

February is known for Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, making it easy to get caught up in focusing on others and managing their expectations. But did you also know that a day in February is alsoNational Read in the Bathtub Day!? I kid you not, it’s February 9th, and a day like that is… Continue reading Love Yourself

Self Care

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What is self care, really? No doubt it has become one of the most popular trends in this day. Yet, it is more than just a trend. In fact, the term self care was prevalent since before 1950 and became popularized by the Black Panther Party.Self care is essentially a lifestyle shift of prioritizing your… Continue reading Self Care