A Black Man’s Journey to Self-Care: Self-Awareness Requires Discipline
Dr. Terrence Z. Johnson shares his COVID-19 experience, how it helped him define self-care and why it’s just as important for all Black men.
Dr. Terrence Z. Johnson shares his COVID-19 experience, how it helped him define self-care and why it’s just as important for all Black men.
The omicron wave is now sweeping over Mississippi, with cases skyrocketing and more concerning indicators, like hospitalizations, rising behind them.
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.
The 2021 Mississippi Invitational is the Mississippi Museum of Art’s biggest since the biennial exhibition launched in 1997. Recent works by a whopping 42 artists
I take immense pride in my Indian heritage. To be born into the crossroads of a culture that encapsulates the epitome of tradition and a country that represents a beacon of freedom has afforded me the liberty of drawing from both in order to cultivate the perfect individual character. But my extended distance from India over the last two years has compelled me to ponder the nuances of inheriting the former legacy. I began to ponder a crucial question: To what extent is it my responsibility as a first-generation American to uphold my cultural traditions?
Studies show that domestic violence calls to police and shelters in the U.S. have risen between 6% and 21% (variation depending on data source) since the start of the pandemic, with the largest increase happening the first five weeks of quarantine. Calls to shelters and hotlines have also increased.
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