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Self-care has been a term used in the wellness community for years. From spraying lavender on pillows before bed to opening the window for some fresh air or even getting a daily stretch in, we all could use a few of these moments in our day. Historically, People of Color have lacked accessibility to wellness […] More
Who would have imagined a single global event would change our lives forever? We still find it kinda unbelievable. For many people, COVID-19 and life under lockdown has caused stress and anxiety levels to peak, and while the restrictions may be eased, we aren’t out of the woods yet… But if, like us, curling into […] More
Over the course of my year-long engagement to my now-husband, I obsessed over every detail that would make our big day absolutely perfect. I scheduled cake tastings months in advance, made menu and flower selections between work meetings, and sent daily messages hounding extended family members for their RSVPs. And don’t get me started on […] More
As more job sectors in South Africa begin to open, the risk of infection also becomes greater — a new study reminds us that we shouldn’t feel safe and let our guards down when we’re in close proximity to someone that doesn’t ‘look or sound’ like they have COVID-19. South Africa currently has 80 412 identified […] More
Davidson said she “started small” with working out and saw benefits from exercising and her medication, like less pain in her joints. “The important thing was that I started and stayed consistent,” she says. “Now, when I am feeling crummy, I know that moving my body a little will help me feel better.” Listen to […] More
Hey! My name is Kendra and I grew up as the token Black kid. For those of you who don’t know what that is, let me explain: The token Black kid is when you are the only Black kid in a sea full of white kids. The thing about being a token Black kid is […] More
Fresh off of their June 15 ruling protecting the LGBT community from discrimination under the Civil Rights Act, the Supreme Court is gearing up to make a decision on one of the most controversial issues in its docket this summer: The government’s role in regulating women’s reproductive rights, and how new legislation could effectively eliminate […] More
In an interesting turn of events, a cheap and widely used steroid drug called dexamethasone is the first drug that’s been shown to have the ability to save the life of a COVID-19 patient that’s experiencing a severe form of the virus. This is according to researchers from the RECOVERY trial (UK), which stands for […] More
