Celebrating Women of Color
By Joye Epps Panic has been described as a sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly, unthinking behavior. Anxiety has been characterized as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. Although different, people often use these terms interchangeably due to them being mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, I have ...
By Kyana Harris The US Office of Minority Health reported Black/African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to report serious psychological distress than adult whites. In our culture, seeking professional help and/or treatment for mental health issues is often frowned upon. In addition to the stigma against therapy, less than 2 percent of the American Psychological Association ...
By Taylor Johnson They say that summer bodies are made in the winter time. If you haven’t started on your fitness journey, now is the time to do so. Working out and eating healthy can not only change you physically but mentally as well. Even if this means fitting a 30 minute workout in before work ...
By Cenithia Bilal Self care is everywhere these days. From kits to songs to apps, the idea of taking care of yourself is truly both a commodity and a luxury. Not only does it require you to step away from your daily routine, but it also requires you to take the time to prioritize yourself over ...
By Aisha Powell One of the better parts about coming from descendants of different cultures is the amazing foods! Whether your family is from Ghana, Asia, Italy or Venezuela, the traditional foods that brew in countries all around the world are a delicious reminder of where you came from. The problem with ethnic foods, especially ones ...
By Aaliyah Ransome Whether you refer to it as your vagina, “va-jay-jay,” “honey parts,”“hoo ha,” “lady bits,” or “lady parts,” feminine hygiene is extremely important. In addition to yearly gynecologist visits (whether you’re sexually active or not), there are many at-home steps you can take to keep your vagina happy and healthy. Get to know your vagina. ...