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Living Free and Solo: We Have Just One Life, Dance On!

By JC / September 13, 2022

When I selected the blog topic “National Single Working Women’s Day” for August, I thought it would be an easy...

Living Free and Solo: We Have Just One Life, Dance On!

Thriving at an HBCU (Historically Black College & University): Zoë Shares Her Spelman Journey

By Zoë Purdy / September 8, 2022

Spelman College became my home in a short amount of time, it happened during the first few months of my...

Thriving at an HBCU (Historically Black College & University): Zoë Shares Her Spelman Journey

Finding Hope and Strength During Seasons of Grief: Heather’s Story

By Heather M. Dixon / August 30, 2022

It’s National Grief Awareness Day. I’m all too familiar with the feelings of grief. Are you? If we’re truthful, each...

Finding Hope and Strength During Seasons of Grief: Heather’s Story

Gaslighting and Psychological Abuse: Help for Victims of Manipulation and Bullying

By Grace Aspinall / August 3, 2022

Gaslighting. It’s what happens when one controlling and abusive person attempts to overcome his or her low self-esteem by making...

Gaslighting and Psychological Abuse: Help for Victims of Manipulation and Bullying

My Journey of Self-Discovery: Unraveling the Paradigm of the “Rules of a Happy Life”

By Christine Graham / July 18, 2022

My journey toward self-discovery started about 6 years ago, when I didn’t even know what “self-discovery” was, or that there...

My Journey of Self-Discovery: Unraveling the Paradigm of the “Rules of a Happy Life”

5 Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering

As a volunteer, valuable time and energy are graciously donated to help others. We often seek volunteer opportunities to create an impact on our community and assist those less fortunate than ourselves. What if your efforts benefit you more than anyone else? Mental...

Apr 18, 2023

World Health Day: Making Small Lifestyle Changes and Reaping Big Benefits

Your health is your greatest wealth. But as you navigate a fast-paced life, taking care of your greatest asset becomes your least important priority. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle if crucial not only for your physical health but also for your mental health. So,...

Apr 6, 2023

Ramadan: In Observance of a Holy Month of Fasting, Prayer and Reflection

The Muslim faith follows the rules for the Holy month of Ramadan, an observance based on the lunar cycle. Because the beginning relates not to a date but to the phase of the moon, it occurs ten days earlier each year. Ramadan started in 2023 on Wednesday, March 22,...

Apr 5, 2023

Reminiscing About Your Favorite Colors? Enjoy National Crayon Day

Most of us think that Crayola invented crayons; however, it turns out this isn’t true. Can you guess where crayons were invented? Who invented them? They were invented in Europe during the late 18th century. When Europeans discovered crayons for the first time,...

Mar 31, 2023

Promoting Healthier Eating and Sustainable Foods This National Nutrition Month

What better way to start the new season than celebrating National Nutrition Month? This annual campaign is created and sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the United States, with the aim to promote healthier eating and physical activity....

Mar 30, 2023

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: An Advocate for Justice, Equity and Inclusion

Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired women to break gender barriers, and after facing discrimination as she pursued her academic goals, she forged ahead to serve on the Supreme Court. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman appointed to the Court. Her initials...

Mar 29, 2023

From Hopeless to Hope Bringer: My Life Lessons About Mental Health

“Your problems are so serious that even therapy can't help you!” a psychiatrist said to me in 2009. He emphasized to me that trying to get therapy would be pointless. According to him, I didn't seem to have a chance of recovery. I started to have problems with my...

Mar 23, 2023

International Women’s Day and Her Nexx Chapter – A Celebration of Vision

On this International Women’s Day, I want to celebrate Her Nexx Chapter and share a bit about our history behind the scenes and what makes this organization flow and grow. Take a walk down memory lane with me… Let me introduce our Founder and Chief Vision Officer,...

Mar 8, 2023

The History of Birth Control: Contraception Methods Through the Ages

A woman and her family have sought methods of avoiding pregnancy for longer than we can estimate. The debate over who can do what is not new in the world, but today we do have the quest right in our faces with legislation changes and fears of what will happen next....

Mar 7, 2023

Focusing on Faith, Not Detractors and Illusions: A Mother’s Journey

Below is an edited excerpt from my book Joy in the Morning – A Mother’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph (2010). I am the mother of two tall, handsome and gifted sons, one of whom I lost when he was just 19. Chris was murdered in a random crime by two teens, high on...

Feb 27, 2023

Agreement and Accountability: Long-Distance Gym Buddies Make Exercise Fun!

Last Tuesday something was on the news that I knew my friend Becky would find interesting, so I sent her an Instant Message (IM), and I ended with, “And how are you?” Her response was a bit of a shock. “I’m depressed. I can’t play softball since it’s winter and...

Feb 21, 2023

National Black Girl Magic Day and the Women Who Shaped This for Me

What does Black Girl Magic really mean? Looking at my life I would definitely say, yes I am a girl, but magical not so much, at least that’s what I thought. Today the term #blackgirlmagic is used to show the resilience most Black women have needed to face a world...

Feb 15, 2023

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