February is National Heart Month, the time when the nation highlights heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans. One in three women are diagnosed with heart disease annually. Black women are at greater risk of heart disease than any other racial group. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), stroke and heart disease are the …
Millennials across the U.S. can attest to the strain the average five-day or more workweek can put on their mental and physical health. With 70% admitting to living paycheck to paycheck, and 26% working two or more jobs, millennials are working harder than ever. Personally, as a millennial, I have 3 freelance gigs, a building …
More than ever in the past 10 years, natural hair is being embraced as a suitable way to wear hair for Black women. The revolutionary natural hair movement can be traced back to the Black Panthers, where members rocked their natural afros as a sign of Black power and beauty. In the 2010’s, YouTube became …
A new sports-themed restaurant called Sports & Social has recently opened, bringing a new vibe to the popular DC nightlife scene. They hosted their grand opening on Oct. 27. With the mix of the upper echelon members of the DC community and regular sports fans, the restaurant gave a glimpse into how they will give …
Baltimore’s food scene has expanded with the arrival of The Empanada Lady and its owner, Elisa Milan. Their variety of empanadas and drinks have garnered notoriety across Baltimore and amassing a following of over 22,000 on Instagram @the_empanda_lady. During my visit to Milan’s restaurant, I asked her what inspired her to open The Empanada Lady, …
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My battery died the other day. Not only did it die, but for a moment, I started to believe that it wasn’t going to come back on for me. I burn myself out with all the activities and social groups that I am a part of. Then people tell me, “Welcome to adulthood.” But I …
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When starting a diet or striving towards your ideal self, it can often be difficult to figure out where to start. There are so many avenues one can take, whether it’s the gym, keto, or even intermittent fasting, to achieve their desired outcome. I spoke recently with Michele Class, an owner of an independent business …
I remember being in high school when I had my first panic attack. It was in the cafeteria during lunch. My vision turned blurry and my heart was racing like it would leap out of my chest. A friend asked what was wrong, and at the time I didn’t know. Tears began to fall and …
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Trigger Warning: This article covers the topic of suicide. For direct contact with a suicide hotline, please dial 988 or find more information here. National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reignites various conversations about healing and tackling life’s complexities. Two stories are shared here. Donna Holland Barnes Donna Holland Barnes, founder of DHB Wellness, has spent nearly …
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, which strives to bring more awareness and resources to those struggling with mental health. Individuals within the Black community are often most affected by mental illness, whether that be depression, anxiety, PTSD, or harmful thoughts. The prevalence mental illness can have on minorities because of social, environmental, …
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