International Women's Day 2020: How it Began and Why It's Still Important
International Women’s Day has taken place on 8th March for more than a century. The day is a global celebration of the social, economic...
28 WAYS TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Since the 1970s, the month of February has been an exceptional period for the Black community as we devote 28 days – 29 if we’re lucky –...
Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future The Continuing Importance of Black History Month
No one has played a greater role in helping all Americans know the black past than Carter G. Woodson, the individual who created Negro...
Martin Luther King - I Have A Dream Speech
His “I Have A Dream” speech was recited on August 28, 1963 during the March on Washington. King spoke in front of the Lincoln Memorial....
The Psychology of New Year's Resolutions
As we put the holidays behind us and dig out from underneath all of the wrapping paper (or snow! or both), many of us turn to the...
Let The Sun Shine: Mind Your Mental Health This Winter
Although the winter season begins with a bit of holiday cheer, many people feel a little “off” as the cold weather drags on. I’ve already...
Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays
Healthy boundaries are important all year long. Healthy boundaries create a framework that lets people know how to treat you. They help...
Light Therapy Treatment and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Getting enough sunlight is important for staving off depression. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression related to the...
Holiday Depression: How to Beat the Holiday Blues
Learn why people get depressed over the holidays and how you can overcome end of the year sadness You made it through Thanksgiving with a...
Thanksgiving & Gratitude in Hard Times
With Thanksgiving approaching, many Americans struggling with health, financial, and emotional problems find it challenging to feel...
