Beauty professionals are often considered confidants and listeners, but rarely receive the same care they extend to others, leading to a high rate of anxiety and depression.
Category: Mental Health
Posted inMental Health
Is Travel Really a Balm for Racism?
A Black queer woman left the US to escape the terror and grief caused by wildfires, the Trump administration’s assault on Black America, and the stripping of LGBTQ+ rights, and found hope and inspiration in the UK and Europe.
Posted inWord In Black
7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and de-stress this spring by engaging in activities such as touch grass, unplug to replenish, breathe and stretch, curate spring reading, share a meal at home, tend to their temple, and practice mini moments of mindfulness.
Posted inSpiritual
Under Trump 2.0, It’s Hard — But Not Impossible — to Find Hope
Faith leaders are urging Black Americans to rely on Christianity, history, and self-reflection to find hope and resilience in the face of the Trump administration’s efforts to erase the gains of the Civil Rights Movement.
Posted inMental Health
Health Care Prevention is the Gold Standard
Black Americans face significant barriers to accessing preventive health care due to systemic racism, mistrust, and inequity, resulting in worse health outcomes compared to their white peers.
Posted inHealth
5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19
Black health care workers reflect on the toll of the pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for systemic change to address health inequities and racial disparities.
Posted inHealth
10 Ways to Cope with the Collective Depression (Without Losing Your Sanity)
To cope with the collective depression caused by the constant barrage of bad news, it is important to take breaks, practice mindfulness, surround yourself with positive people, and find ways to laugh and enjoy life.
Posted inHomepage
RFK Jr.: Black Kids on ADHD Drugs Should be ‘Re-parented’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns with his views on sending Black children to farms for “reparenting,” reminiscent of government-run separation policies and the child welfare system’s disproportionate impact on Black families.
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What RFK Jr. as Health Secretary Means for Black Well-Being
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office at the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kennedy, who faced criticism for his past comments on vaccine, was confirmed by the Senate 52 to 48.
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Unhappy New Year: Black Optimism Is Way Down
A new poll shows that Black Americans and other marginalized communities are experiencing a sense of dread and pessimism about the nation’s future, as Trump’s executive orders are widely viewed as harmful to these groups.
