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SELF & COMMUNITY CARE PRACTICES

The anti-Black history behind anxiety in our community, and 3 ways to tackle it - The Black Youth Project

By Jay Connor This summer, rapper Logic released his highly-anticipated third album, Everybody, to the delight of fans, cash registers, and Def Jam alike. Bolstered by its buoyant lead single “Black Superman”, Everybody elbowed Chris Stapleton’s From A Room: Volume 1 the hell out the way to debut at No. 1 in the country, with…

The Black Youth Project

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Self-care is not just "pampering": how I gave myself back to me through a deeper connection to my body & soul - AFROPUNK

By Catherine Labiran*, AFROPUNK Contributor Lately I have been preoccupied with exploring and dismantling my old definition of self-care and building a new one that is tailored to my own experience. This exploration was in part sparked by a dissatisfaction for the typical framing of self-care as being synonymous for pampering. I also grew tired…

AFROPUNK

Five Self-Care Tips For The Social Justice Warrior - Blavity

Social warriors need to practice self-care in order to keep fighting for change. Here are some ideas on how to release some of the stress!

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Junot Díaz — Radical Hope Is Our Best Weapon | The On Being Project

“From the bottom will the genius come that makes our ability to live with each other possible. I believe that with all my heart.”

The On Being Project

Self-Care: How to Remain Vigilant in Your Pursuit of Justice and Keep Your Spirit Intact | Essence

Self-Care: How to Remain Vigilant in Your Pursuit of Justice and Keep Your Spirit Intact

Essence

The Radical Work of Healing: Fania and Angela Davis on a New Kind of Civil Rights Activism - YES! Magazine Solutions Journalism

Explore a diverse range of articles in the YES! Media archive. From justice to sustainability, discover insightful perspectives on shaping a better world. #YESMedia

YES! Magazine

11 Black Queer and Trans Women Discuss Self-Care

In light of conversations with her queer and trans sisters who struggle with suicidal ideation in a world built to destroy us, ELIXHER contributor L.G. Parker asked 11 queer and trans Black women how they practice self-care.

ELIXHER

Sometimes Surviving Is Enough: 8 Reminders To Not Be So Hard On Ourselves

I am willing to bet that you are reading this in the middle of a million other tasks that you feel like you need to do in order to feel “normal.” Or maybe you are reading this in an attempt to get yourself out of a rut or improve your state of mind while feeling depressed.

Self Care For People of Color After Psychological Trauma

I love Black people. I love us so much. I have so many friends who work in the anti-racist space. I worry for our wellbeing when we are inundated with racism. Continuing to engage in confronting racism in the online space can mean taking a risk with your brain and psychological wellbeing.

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Tips for Self-Care: When Police Brutality Has You Questioning Humanity and Social Media Is Enough

The most recent events of police misconduct and the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile are horrifying and deplorable. The temptation to join in the fray with others on your social media timelines who are justifiably angry is strong. These responses are often very necessary. Remaining silent in the…

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