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According to a new scientific report, the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Black and other children of color, leading to higher rates of severe cases, hospitalizations, deaths and many other adverse effects. Compared to white child
Although the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market is still unknown, it is definitely possible to identify some of the main effects on employers, employees and workplaces. A rash of surveys have painted a bleak picture of worke
In the United States, only 6% of the 1.5 million faculty in degree-granting postsecondary institutions is Black. The new book, We're Not Ok: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies shares the experiences of Black faculty to ta
Over recent years, mental health has slowly moved out of the shadows. Yay!!!! After centuries of being sidelined, our state of mental well-being is gradually receiving more of the attention that it deserves. However, many myths persist. On this
Whether you realize it or not, you and someone you know is experiencing the debilitating and life altering impact of individual and collective trauma. Well that’s pretty depressing, right? Well, yes and no! What is the point of feeling shame fo
Each year millions of Americans with mental illness struggle to find mental health care. Nearly half of the 60 million adults and children living with mental health conditions in the United States go without any treatment. People who seek treat
Many things get passed down through families, like heirlooms, genetic conditions, and physical characteristics. In some cases, trauma can be inherited, too. Generational trauma (also known as intergenerational trauma or transgenerational trauma
Every year in the United States, more than 45,000 people take their own lives. Their final act doesn’t need to define their life. From his personal experience Vince and Makeba share ways you can try to navigate the shock, confusion, and despair
While the birth of a child can be a wonderful and joyous time for many women, for some women it is a time of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and worry that does not go away. In fact, up to 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, a very rea
No, the vaccine isn’t an effort to sterilize Black people. It can’t alter your DNA. It won’t implant a microchip to track your movements. And no, Black Folks and other people of color are not being used as guinea pigs. Despite the desired inten
College can be a stressful time for young people and their parents... When you add COVID, racism, police brutality, and other obstacles, it can become downright frightening and lead our young people into unwanted situations. On this episode we
With the news of Simone Biles pulling out of the Olympic finals and choosing her mental health first, we are seeing a movement among elite Black athletes who are taking a public stand to advocate for their own and others’ mental health. There h
Our culture, beliefs, sexual identity, values, race and language all affect how we perceive and experience mental health conditions. In fact, cultural differences can influence what treatments, coping mechanisms and supports work for us. In ord
Critical race theory (CRT) is an academic movement of civil-rights scholars and activists in the United States who seek to critically examine U.S. law as it intersects with issues of race in the U.S. and to challenge mainstream American liberal
Could what you believe about yourself impact your success or failure? Believe it or not, your beliefs play a pivotal role in what you want and whether you achieve it. It is your MINDSET that plays a significant role in determining achievement a
The pandemic has taken a toll on all aspects of life, including romantic relationships. Having a good relationship is no piece of cake even in normal times. Lockdown doesn't make it any easier, with its psychological stress and restrictions on
White supremacy in the United States has existed since before the nation’s founding, and U.S. history is beyond full of violence against people of color. The enslavement of Black people, an inherently violent white supremacist practice, was uph
Historically, churches that serve the black community haven’t just functioned as houses of worship. Black churches have also served as broader community resource centers, fostering social engagement, and encouraging political participation. As
Studies have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects Black people in the United States in severity, mortality, economics, and more. As COVID-19 vaccines make their way down the supply chain, more and more people will find th
When building a successful business, career, etc, everything screams for attention. Within that flood, why prioritize customer service?In short, because happy customers lead to more money, growth, and sustainability. Many times we take custome
As we set ourselves up for a successful 2021 and check our priorities in life, consider your total well-being and how it can be improved. Totally Well is not just about your health, being sick or having a medical condition. It’s about a balance
On this Episode we talk with Economic Empowerment Broker and Economic Evangelist, Henry Golatt about Entrepreneurship and the vast economic opportunities available to and within the Black Community! Whether you are working a 9-5 and considering
This Episode we talk with Disruptive & Innovative Entrepreneur Coach C. Sunny Martin (inspired by the late great Mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson) grew and sold his publishing firm (largest minority owned in the US) and is now devoting his ski
“I Can’t Breathe” is echoing across the planet. Black, Brown, Indigenous and lower-wealth communities have disproportionately been the dumping grounds for our country’s deadliest toxic pollutants. These continuing actions have created sacrifice
To start out this new year, we welcome Dr Tarece Johnson an activist, advocate, self-published author, self-taught artist and poet, as well as Board Member of the largest school district in Georgia. She shares her infectious passion for diversi
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