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How to Practice Self Care After Surviving Domestic Violence
How to Practice Self Care After Surviving Domestic Violence

Black women who survived domestic violence share how they care for and protect their mental health, with these self care strategies.

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Mental healthAnissa DurhamOctober 16, 2023Self care, Domestic Violence, Black Women, Mental Health
Black Americans On How to Have Joyful Friendships
Black Americans On How to Have Joyful Friendships

Friendships are known to curb loneliness and provide emotional support. We asked Black folks to share the joys of their relationships.

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Mental healthAnissa DurhamOctober 5, 2023Friendship, Relationships, Black Americans, Mental Health
Medical Debt: The Price of Life
Medical Debt: The Price of Life

Unclear, predatory healthcare pricing and inadequate insurance leave us with unexpected bills we can’t afford to pay.

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HealthAnissa DurhamSeptember 28, 2023Healthcare, Insurance, Health
What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?
What Happens When Childcare Centers Close?

More childcare centers across the country will close down as emergency federal funding is set to expire on Sept 30.

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HealthAnissa DurhamSeptember 21, 2023Health
Quality of Treatment for Sickle Cell Depends on Age
Quality of Treatment for Sickle Cell Depends on Age

Sickle cell disease causes debilitating pain, in both adults and children. Misconceptions about the illness can dictate your quality of care.

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HealthAnissa DurhamSeptember 12, 2023Health, Healthcare
Gen Z and Media Literacy, ‘It’s Sexy to be Smart’
Gen Z and Media Literacy, ‘It’s Sexy to be Smart’

Gen Z has the largest access to information than any generation. But a lack of media literacy leaves us susceptible to misinformation.

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HealthAnissa DurhamSeptember 8, 2023Health, Social Media
Black Women and Their Power to Decide
Black Women and Their Power to Decide

Everyone’s a Google expert, but it can be difficult to tell fact from fiction when it comes to reproductive health. Here are trusted resources.

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HealthAnissa DurhamAugust 31, 2023Health, Healthcare, Sex Education
COVID-19 Changed How We View Health Misinformation
COVID-19 Changed How We View Health Misinformation

Black folks experienced targeted attacks of COVID-19 misinformation. Initially it resulted in death, but our community saved itself.

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HealthAnissa DurhamAugust 15, 2023COVID-19, Health, Vaccine
Hidden Heat Risk for Black Student Athletes
Hidden Heat Risk for Black Student Athletes

Extreme heat can be fatal without hydration and breaks. Black student-athletes living in Southern states are at a higher risk.

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HealthAnissa DurhamAugust 8, 2023Health, Climate
How to Find Factual Health Sources
How to Find Factual Health Sources

It can be hard to tell what’s true on the internet. Follow these tips to make sure you are reading and sharing factual health information.

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HealthAnissa DurhamAugust 2, 2023Health, Series, Healthcare
The Power of Safe Reporting on Mental Health
The Power of Safe Reporting on Mental Health

More than 12 million Americans experienced suicidal thoughts in 2021. For Black folks, reducing the stigma can help those suffering in silence work towards healing.

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Mental healthAnissa DurhamJuly 27, 2023Mental Health, Suicide prevention
How Reparations Could Relieve Medical Debt for Black Folks
How Reparations Could Relieve Medical Debt for Black Folks

California’s reparations package proposes $1.2 million in payments to eligible Black residents. Here’s how that money could change lives.

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HealthAnissa DurhamJuly 16, 2023Health, Healthcare, Racism
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