The current beauty trend is moving away from treatments that are reactive and invasive and toward treatments that focus on the skin’s basic health to build deep, biological resilience. This new focus is on learning about and helping two important parts that are linked: the epidermal skin barrier and the skin microbiome, which is both delicate and strong.
Growing up in the 90s, our neighborhood thrived on deeply rooted cultural and moral values. The rules of respect were unwritten, but every child knew to always greet those older and never to speak back to an elder. Every young adult knew to give up their seats when they saw an elder without one.
There is a silent moment of clarity many people experience: the realization that they need mental health support. But this moment of honesty is often immediately met with a harsh reality. The doors to traditional therapy are frequently blocked by systemic barriers: the average cost of a session, long waiting lists, and the sheer inconvenience of scheduling appointments around an already impossible life.
In October, the global awareness to draw attention to the early detection, treatment and fight against breast cancer in women has remained an ongoing campaign across various organizations, online and offline platforms, as well as other institutions committed to helping women understand the subtle signs of breast cancer, seek early diagnosis if necessary, as well as take steps to treat effectively if discovered.
There was a time when African weddings were simple. Today? They are grand cultural showcases, an impressive blend of tradition, luxury, and global sophistication; merging culture, creativity, and community into one unforgettable statement of love and identity.
Often overlooked and misunderstood, the reality is that men can also get breast cancer, though it is rare. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.
A parent’s stress spills into a child’s classroom. A child’s struggles in school ripple back home. That is why Campaign for Working Families’ Rise and Shine Program takes a Two-Generation (2Gen) approach: helping parents and children at the same time.
In the United States, many Black parents choose names that celebrate culture, meaning, identity, and uniqueness. Below are Black names commonly used, along with their meanings, origins, and what makes them special today.
In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others. – Nelson Mandela
From community centers documenting migration histories to students recording traditional knowledge before it disappears, this grassroots digital preservation movement represents a significant shift in how African communities approach cultural continuity.
