Ever make New Year resolutions only to fall short of reaching your goals? You’re definitely not alone. Maybe you tell yourself you’re just lazy. Maybe you think you need to push yourself harder in order to make this year the year of big changes. …
Content Warning: Indigenous Genocide, Cultural Genocide, Anti-Native Racism, Cultural and Historical Trauma
Many of us gathered with loved ones this week to celebrate an uniquely American holiday. Thanksgiving, for some of us, is a time to practice gratitude, share food, and create community with those we hold dear. …
During the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Primaries, Andrew Yang, running as a Democrat, proposed an idea that’s been gaining popularity since: universal basic income. Now, he proposes another basic income idea for New York City. “Universal basic income (UBI) is a government program in which every adult citizen receives a…
“Self-Care” is a popular buzzword floating around the internet, TV, and even in our social circles. But what does this actually mean? It seems simple. “Self-Care” should mean caring for yourself. Though, all the things that might qualify as “self-care” make up an infinitely long list.
How can we begin…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month in the United States, and it’s easy to see why an entire month is dedicated to the issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 130 people die from suicide every day in this country. …
A friend of mine recently showed me a facebook post from her aunt, who is sick with COVID-19. She listed her symptoms: fevers, aches and coughs. All are terrible, she argued, which is a reason to take the virus seriously. However, her aunt added to the post, one "positive" development…
Community Wellness from a Social Justice Lens
