Celebrating Black History month has a powerful meaning at this time in our communities. As you hear on the news, many politicians and people in general want to say our history did not happen the way it was documented and our family members who know the stories, lived the history, got it wrong. How is that possible? The pain of erasing my history, your history, … Continue reading Black History: Our History. Our Present. Our Legacy
We hope you enjoy this issue and please share with our friends and family. Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Continue reading Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright
Damita Miller-Shanklin Being organized and productive is important. Both are needed to get things done and prevent being overwhelmed. The tools that most of us use are calendars, apps, and to-do list. These are good ways to start but how do you make them work for you on a consistent and daily basis? Here are 6 Ways to Organize Yourself and Become Productive We all … Continue reading Six Ways to Organize Yourself and Become Productive
Damita Miller-Shanklin Leslie Jordan Garcia, MBA, MPH: Leslie is a multi-certified ED Recovery and Wellness professional who is on a mission to help heal the food and movement relationships of BIPOC so they can thrive from within systems of oppression. Her career spans across the industries of community health, diversity initiatives, education, and non-profit sectors and includes positions as educator, campus mentor, program directors, and … Continue reading Feature Story: Eat Free, Live Fierce: A Conversation with a Wellness Advocate Leslie Jordan Garcia
A Guide to Starting Fresh with Depression Damita Miller-Shanklin Starting the new year with a focus on mental health is a positive step, and it’s good to seek ways to support yourself. If you’re dealing with depression, it’s important to approach self-care and improvement with patience and self-compassion. In the quiet embrace of a new year, you may find yourself standing at the beginning of … Continue reading Empowering Yourself in the New Year
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