A few months ago, many health care workers reported at least a third of their clients were showing signs of clinical anxiety and depression due to the pandemic. Another 40 percent were exhibiting more challenging symptoms–from strange facial rashes, eye and throat irritations to chest tightness they couldn’t explain. Could it be the corona virus? …
As we continue to cope with this pandemic, economic chaos, political brouhaha and civil unrest–I personally feel like my emotions are all over the map these days. In fact, this past week, our former First Lady Michelle Obama validated her emotional journey, stating she’s suffering from a “low-grade depression.” The reasons? The pandemic, race relations …
We lose yet another hero–John Lewis. Admittedly, I certainly knew of Representative Lewis in some regards, however, today I feel so much more aware of this black warrior’s journey. Even though the ending of John’s life is sadly providing a distraction from the crazy pandemic, economic chaos and civil unrest, his life has given us …
I used to try to imagine what it would feel like to spend a whole month at home and never having to leave. No obligations. No one was disappointed because I chose not to attend their meeting, festival, conference, seminar, graduation, wedding, banquet, awards ceremony, you get my drift. Covid19 has changed all these things …
Let’s be real–before this year happened, how many of you were familiar with Juneteenth (Black Independence Day), celebrated by African Americans like the 4th of July. Admittedly, that was sure new information to me. I can’t deny–what an eye opener–I was totally appalled–not only regarding the fact that it happened in our country’s history–but also …
