The Politics of Black Hair
by Kevin Cokley Ph.D. Fighting notions of respectability and race-based hair discrimination. KEY POINTS Twenty-five years ago when I was a young assistant professor, I decided to start growing locs.…
Black-Owned Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season
33 Black-Owned Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season (and All Year Round) Find a perfect gift for everyone on your list. By Nafeesah Allen, Ph.D. Photo: According to the U.S.…
The Other Side of Estrangement
by Elizabeth Heaney MA, LPC What can you do if you’re the one who’s being shut out? KEY POINTS This post considers how estrangement might impact those on the receiving…
The Cost of Christmas Debt
By Ramsey Solutions Ahh, Christmas. It comes around just once a year and brings joy and lots of cheer. It’s the season of giving and forgiving. It’s the season of…
Embrace Authenticity and Live Your True Self
Unleashing your true self while nurturing relationships. by Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. KEY POINTS In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However,…
The 13 Rules of Success
by Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. KEY POINTS The word “success” is often misunderstood. Too often, it is used in relation to one’s occupation or financial status, and too rarely elsewhere:…
The 4 Essential Pieces All Great Relationships Must Have To Work
I recently had a discussion with a very insightful woman about what she feels are the four relationship building blocks, all of which must be in place for the relationship…
How pharmacy deserts are putting the health of Black and Latino Americans at risk
Originally published by STAT By Anika Nayak Pharmacies were once abundant in the South Side of Chicago. Now, residents living in the majority Black neighborhood often find themselves with few…
Red States Wage War on Blue Cities
From our friends at DemocracyDocket.com By Jessica Pishko Among the many troublesome anti-democratic bills that advanced through the Texas Legislature this session was House Bill 17, which went into effect…
How to Unlock Effortless Productivity and Creativity
by Melanie McNally Psy.D. Here are 5 steps to master the art of flow. KEY POINTS Related: How to be Great in the Future Have you ever started working on…