Tag Archives: Culture

Black Women Mental Health

Black women also face specific obstacles when it comes to mental health and overall wellness. What have you learned from your therapy journey and the foundation’s work? The more research I did—and [looking at] my own sessions—I started thinking about … Continue reading

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Expressive

I’m very expressive. I use my hands when I speak, and my voice is not exactly on the quiet side. I am pretty sure this is why I often told in performance reviews that I came across as aggressive at … Continue reading

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Community

The Nod…I see you. I feel you. I ‘m right here with you. And I know it hasn’t been easy, but look at you. And just think of all the people who look like you {who} are going to see … Continue reading

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Find Time NOT to Work

I used to travel two to three times a month, and that fueled my creativity. But in 2020 of course I wasn’t going anywhere. So I decided to cook – one new dish every day. I’ve made more than 200 … Continue reading

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Diversity: Embrace Joy

On a recent evening, my wife and I heard what sounded like live mariachi music a few houses away. We were drawn to the uplifting Latin beat, so we followed the sound to a family gathering down the block in … Continue reading

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