All lives can't matter until black lives do.   It's sad to say, but some people will just consistently avoid admitting or addressing this reality.   It just makes people feel better to say that all lives matter because it keeps everyone on a level playing ground and for people who have the privilege of seeing the world that way ... Continue Reading

Sit on a chair, or lie on your back on the floor with legs uncrossed. Put your arms in a comfortable position by your side, on your abdomen, or (if sitting) put them on your thighs palms up. Open your eyes partially to let light in. If you are lying on the floor, put a cushion under your knees if need be. Imagine your breath flowing to ... Continue Reading

Though the institution of slavery is no longer legal, the impact of its existence has had adverse influences within the black community in many ways, including mental health. Here are a few long-standing examples of how slavery has left an ugly influence on mental health in the black community.   Let's start with Benjamin Rush, a ... Continue Reading