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  • The Cultural Politics Of Mental Health In A Black Family

    I have yet to share this part of my life’s story on such a public forum. I ask that you accept that this is my story to share, and bear with me as I continue coming to terms with it. My mother was the kind of woman that very seldom pulled any punches—she had the…

  • The Modern Loss of Empathy

    As I log onto Facebook I immediately notice the trending box on the right-hand side of the screen. I see, in blue letters, the name of a place. This is no ordinary place, but rather the site of a recent mass tragedy. Quickly scrolling down through my news feed I see that many people are…