It is important to understand that there is a vital connection between the understanding and celebration of our emancipation and our psyche. The Emancipation Proclamation was signed and put into effect in 1863. However, it was not fully implemented across the nation, especially in those areas that remained under Confederate control, until much later. As…
According to mentalhealth.gov, “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.” We’ve had so many obstacles thrown at us since the beginning of 2020 that have stressed our capacities to respond in…
Various forms of art have long been a source of expression, empowerment, and preservation for Black and Brown people. The theme for Black History Month 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History’s (ASALH) webpage, this theme recognizes that, “…in fields of visual…