Black students are experiencing a growing mental health crisis due to systemic racism in schools, with over 40% of Black youth ages 13-17 seriously considering suicide and nearly 1 in 3 not receiving mental health care.
Category: Mental Health
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The Art of Line Dancing: Sliding Into Joy With ‘Boots on the Ground’
Line dancing has African roots and is a joyful movement that brings people together, providing a sense of liberation and joy, and this summer’s hit “Boots on the Ground” is a perfect example of this.
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Parkland Hospital & Dallas Weekly: June 10, 2025
Happy June DW fam! As we prepare to celebrate the men in our lives this upcoming Father’s Day, let us take a moment to sit down with them to talk […]
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 6, 2025
Happy Friday DW fam! Yes, it’s Friday in Big D, which means Happy Hour, hot stone massages (if you know, you know) and heading out to enjoy the first weekend […]
Posted inWord In Black
The State of Black America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic
The mortality rate for drug overdoses in the US reached an all-time high in 2022, with Black Americans having the second-highest mortality rate, highlighting the need for increased access to culturally relevant care and prevention investments in Black neighborhoods.
Posted inVeterans
Beyond the Uniform: Dallas Students Amplify Voices of Black Veterans
Dallas College students Keith Vinson, NiEtta Reynolds, Tarik Warren, and Alex Leffall have created the exhibition “Honor Endures” to highlight the untold stories of veterans of color and amplify their experiences.
Posted inMental Health
Do You Have High Functioning Depression?
Dr. Judith Joseph, a leading psychiatrist and social media health influencer, is raising awareness about high-functioning depression, a mental health disorder that disproportionately affects Black women, and is working to provide resources to prevent these negative outcomes.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday June 2, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, June 2nd, 2025 IKYMI Local National Spirituality Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Sports The 89th Lege Business Environmental Justice Dallas Weekly 2025
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Friday Newsletter: May 30, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 30th, 2025 Our Editor’s Pick Local National News The 89th Legislature It’s That Time of Year Again West Nile Virus Update for May 28, 2025 […]
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Twanna Carter Fought Imposter Syndrome—Now She Coaches Others to Overcome It
U.S. Army veteran Twanna Carter, now a career coach, shares her personal struggles with imposter syndrome and inferiority complex, and offers advice on how to overcome it and how employers can help.