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Mental Health
Beyond Skin Deep: What You Must Know About Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence is beyond skin deep. Yes, the bruises appear. The tears, they dry. The scars, they heal. The smile sometimes ... Read More
911! My Relationship Is In Trouble
We all know that one couple who is so in love, inseparable and the thought of them not being together is inconceivable. Do you ever wonder ... Read More
The New Sports Medicine… NFL Makeover!
The start of the NFL season has gotten off to a rocky start, especially for Black players. It seems like everywhere we turn a new Black ... Read More
“Why I Stayed” Hashtag Sheds Light On Domestic Violence
Social media was set on fire after the second video of Ray Rice and his wife surfaced. Scores of women from all over the world chimed in ... Read More
My Story: “20 Siblings, But I Survived”
Big and small families have their drawbacks. But what happens when you have 20 brothers and sisters and a mother who was mentally ill? ... Read More
Mercy, Mercy We: Managing Stress In Traumatic Times
Are we living in 1965 or 2015!?! Yes, I am aware it is 2015, but with all that has taken place recently one must wonder. I mean c'mon, it ... Read More
Why Suicide Makes Sense
Confusion, despair and anger. In the aftermath of a suicide, these are often the emotions loved ones most easily summon. Confusion about ... Read More
Family History Of Undertreatment May Discourage Blacks From Seeking Mental Health Care
Underuse of effective treatments for mental health disorders is more pronounced among African Americans than non-Hispanic whites. A new ... Read More
Go Naked For More Self-Confidence
We all come into this world naked and as soon as we are smacked on the bum and able to bring air into our lungs, we are whisked away and ... Read More
Actress Tina Lifford’s Key To Drama-Free Living
Tina Lifford’s onscreen poise has shined in over 100 film and television roles, including the Showtime biopic Mandela and de Klerk as Winnie ... Read More
Vanessa Williams Opens Up About Being Molested At Only 10 Years Old
Actress and former Miss America Vanessa Williams gave a powerful testimony on Oprah’s Master Class about her experience being molested by an ... Read More