Women’s Congressional Policy Institute Hosts Virtual Briefing
Women’s Congressional Policy Institute in cooperation with Co-Chairs Congresswomen Madeleine Dean and Jenniffer González-Colón, and Vice-Chairs Congresswomen Lucy McBath and Kat Cammack from Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues invite you to…
COVID-19 & “Great Resignation” Illuminate Need for Improved, Intentional Wellness Programs in Child Welfare
COVID-19 has not just affected people’s health; it’s affected their finances, mental health and more, such as illuminating “all kinds of reasons to change direction” in their careers. The International Labor…
Mental Health Resources Available for All
No matter your background, mental health and personal crises can touch any of us at any point. When you’re going through this, it can be easy to turn inward and not…
Black Girl Back Talk Hosts Clean-Eating Session
What’s eating us and what are we eating? What is troubling us, grinding down on our last nerves, gnawing away at our emotions? Why do we bite off more than we…
Indigenous Peoples Day: Children’s Books Written by Indigenous Authors
Indigenous peoples have unique relationships with the land on which they have lived for generations. National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 11, is a holiday that commemorates the original…
Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. Creates Safe Space for Black Mothers
Latrice “Phoenix” Rose started Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. in 2014 as an online support group for expecting African American mothers. Her goal for Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. was to create…
Suicide Prevention: The Significance of the Semicolon
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Addiction, anxiety, depression and much more are very present in the lives of those who suffer from mental health issues. The semicolon symbolizes a…
Future Kings Mentoring Is Recruiting Black Youth
Future Kings Mentoring was created to change the mindset of young Black males today. It is a new after-school program that improves self-confidence, financial literacy, professional development and much more…
Being Kinder to Yourself: An Exercise
Thinking kind thoughts about yourself and showing yourself compassion has psychological and physical benefits. Having compassion for yourself means that you are making the conscious decision to create conditions that allow you to…