Person of the Day | Kendria Bland: Laurel TikToker Wants to Set Trends, Not Follow Them
Laurel, Miss., native Kendria Bland has amassed more than 1 million followers on TikTok through her creative comedy skits.
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Laurel, Miss., native Kendria Bland has amassed more than 1 million followers on TikTok through her creative comedy skits.
Teens, parents and mental-health professionals from across Mississippi gathered at the Teen Suicide Summit to discuss topics like suicide prevention, signs of mental illness, safe spaces for youth and the potential harms of teens using social media.
Advikaa Anand reflects on times in her life when she was bullied, remembering the effect it had on her self-esteem and overall mental health. She encourages parents, teachers and neighbors to proactively validate children’s experiences, protect them and provide just consequences for bullying.
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