The great philosopher and mystic Howard Thurman poses the eternal and important question, what do you want, really?
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Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
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Stay a verb—don’t become a noun.
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Culture shock is deeply personal; its effects on body and mind vary. Some might feel lonely and homesick, while others feel frustration over how things work in the new place.
The “that girl” trend has inspired millions of views, but the supposedly inspiring trend can become toxic.
What happens at the intersection of mental health and one’s experience as a member of the Black community?
The Black community is more inclined to say that mental illness is associated with shame and embarrassment. Individuals and families in the Black community are also more likely to hide the illness.
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Seven professionals from across the US sat down with Verywell Mind to share insights about how they are improving the mental health discourse to better address the needs of marginalized groups.
Explore the many facets of your identity through hundreds of big and small questions. In this affirmations book created for Black girls, M.J. Fievre tackles topics such as family and friends, school and careers, body image, and stereotypes.
A timely and important compilation of first-person accounts by black men—including some famous like Russell Simmons, Rev.
From Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of Devotion and Slow Motion, comes a witty, heartfelt, and practical look at the exhilarating and challenging process of storytelling.