Mental Health affects everyone says Youth Activists.
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“Even with these health consequences, we can see the benefits of taking a stand because people are fighting for what they believe in and protecting people’s lives,” Sumner said. “I don’t think the answer is to stop altogether. It speaks to how critical it is to engage in self-care.
Like legions of Black women before them, these four young activists are building a better tomorrow.
Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.
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