The 1 Question to Ask Yourself This New Year

Why? By Nicole Leatherman Why? It’s a small word, but a mighty question, especially when it comes to setting a New Year’s resolution.  Some of the common turn-of-the-year goals are weight…

Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration that is celebrated in the United States, as well as other countries with populations of African descendants. It is a holiday which celebrates and honors…

This Is the Damage That Holiday Eating and Drinking Does to Your Liver

This might be a fun month for you, but December’s a rough one for your liver. Levi Brown Four nogs? Your liver drinks them, too. Extra gravy? Your liver consumes…

4 Health Benefits of Adult Friendships—and How to Create New Ones

By Emily Holland When you think of the lifestyle choices you make to stay healthy, diet and exercise are typically the first to spring to mind. At a young age, you’re…

Ranking the Top Stories of 2018

Stories like the mass shooting on Claiborne Ave or the coldest string of winter days in a decade did not make the list.  Keep reading to find out what did!…

Talking Politics During the Holidays

How to avoid alienating everyone.  Source: Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash It has been said that if you don’t have something nice to say, then confine your discussion to the…

You’ve been charging your smartphone wrong

Do you know how to keep your smartphone’s battery healthy? Antonio Villas-Boas  Probably not. In fact, you may have been hastening the death of your phone’s battery with your charging…

The Justice and Beyond Children

The Justice and Beyond Kiddie Corner was the brainchild of one of our co-founders. The pillars – the decision-making body of Justice and Beyond who represent organizations – thought it…

How to Flip the Switch on Stress

Your thoughts may have more power than you realize. by Beth Kurland Ph.D. Take a moment to try a quick experiment. Say the following out loud if possible, or to yourself…

The Energy to Lead

By: India James At the precipice of character and courage lies an opportunity to change the world. An opportunity for environmental justice, affordable & sustainable energy resources, and a secure…