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Anti-Racism Work Requires Rest—Here’s How 4 Social Justice Activists Practice Self Care
By Kayla Hui — 2021
Anti-racism work is often arduous and taxing, which is why in order to sustain the work, it’s important for activists to practice effective self care.
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