I don’t know if your parents did this, but growing up my mother would tell my sister, brother and me before every new school year, “You have to be better than your white schoolmates just to be considered equal to them.” This wasn’t just a casual remark; it was a deeply ingrained belief that shaped […]

I have a confession to make: I’m a fraud. I was at the infusion clinic today getting my treatment and I was legit feeling GUILTY for NOT being at work, while trying to remind myself that my health comes first. Even though I created spaces for Black women like the Strong Black Woman Redefined Conference […]

Every July, we observe Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States. This crucial observance not only acknowledges the challenges but also aims to enhance public awareness, promote better access to mental health services, and foster […]