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Nearly a year ago, I wrote this in my journal: I am deeply depressed. Later entries echo this sentiment of depression, along with deep grief for lives lost from COVID-19 and a paralyzing fear of getting sick.
As the pandemic dragged on, my depression got worse. Like so many other working mothers around the world, the school shutdowns made it hard to get work done. Every morning I d muster the energy to play with my son for a few minutes before checking the day before s death toll. I d become so overwhelmed that I left my preschooler with his Legos so I could go cry in the bedroom.
BLM Impact Report Shows Network’s Strength, Fundraising
February 24, 2021
The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF) generated $90 million in revenue $30 at a time during 2020, according to its
The report offered a look at the finances and operations of the BLMGNF, as well affiliated organizations the Black Lives Matter Political Action Committee and Black Lives Matter Grassroots.
“BLMGNF has decided to fully lean into its capacity as a fundraising body, grantmaking entity, amplifier, and action-oriented think tank of the movement,” Black Lives Matter Executive Director Patrisse Cullors wrote in the report.
The nearly 20 chapters in its network, and the grassroots work they do, have coalesced under what Cullors called “a sister organization,” Black Lives Matter Grassroots. Another arm of the movement, the Black Lives Matter Political Action Committee, was formed in October 2020 and has played a role in both the 2020 general election and the two Senate ru
21 Mental Health Resources for BIPOC (and 5 Tips to Finding the Right Therapist for You) PureWow 2/8/2021 letters@purewow.com (Chelsea Candelario)
As an Afro-Latinx woman, I’ve often felt left out of the mental health conversation. In my search for a therapist, I found myself scrolling through photo after photo of people who didn’t look like me. I was already anxious and upset, and the lack of representation in my search only compounded those emotions.
When we’re faced with a 24/7 news cycle showing Black men and women dying at the hands of the police, cultural appropriation flooding our social media pages and everyday microaggressions, our mental health can suffer. Luckily, there are resources out there catered specifically to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color). From inclusive therapy directories to inspiring podcasts, here are 21 mental health resources to check out including how to seek the right help for you.
January 28, 2021 in Lifestyle, Literature
Fiona Pestana takes readers through an intimate, raw and unfiltered collection of poems that shed light on the importance of mental health.
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Mold is a fungus that grows in dark and moist environments. It spreads easily and in some cases, it can be lethal. Tears are often shed in the darkest moments of our lives, perfect conditions for the creation of mold. “Moldy Tears,” a self-published poetry book written by Fiona Pestana, a senior majoring in journalism, carries this metaphor into the great depths of emotion.
In “Moldy Tears,” released Dec. 18, the 22-year-old presents an intimate look into their struggle with depression and the way it has affected their relationship with themselves and others. Pestana, who grew up in San Jose, Calif., assembled 22 poignant poems into a cohesive work that is both captivating to read and view.