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The Trauma of an American Untouchable

By Arisika Razak — 2021

Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.

Read on www.lionsroar.com

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The Breathwork Practitioner Who Holds Space for Racial Trauma

“In the moment, how many times have you felt something was off and your well-meaning friends have met you with, ‘Well, are you sure? Where’s the evidence?’” asks Jasmine Marie, an Atlanta-based breathwork practitioner and the founder of Black Girls Breathing.

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Is It Self-Care, or Is It Capitalism?

So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.

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Elisa Shankle Is Encouraging Her Community to Be Brave and Heal

“Vulnerability is scary. I associate bravery with vulnerability because it takes bravery to be vulnerable,” the Brooklyn wellness expert says.

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Why the Term “BIPOC” Is so Complicated, Explained by Linguists

There is no “one size fits all” language when it comes to talking about race.

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The Looting of My Soul

I will start at the end. All lives will not (really) matter until Black lives Matter. All Lives Matter is like a giant eraser; a thing folx say to remain comfortable at best and neutral at worst while erasing the obvious (Black Lives Matter TOO).

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Black Bodhisattvas

Dr. Kamilah Majied reflects her experiences at The Gathering of Buddhist Teachers of Black African Descent.

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Serena Williams: How Black Women Can Close the Pay Gap

Black women are 37 cents behind men in the pay gap—in other words, for every dollar a man makes, black women make 63 cents.

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The Meaning of Serena Williams

There is a belief among some African-Americans that to defeat racism, they have to work harder, be smarter, be better.

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Voice, Choice, and Power: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Ruby Gibson

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How to Respond to Microaggressions

Should you let that comment slide, or address it head on? Is it more harm than it’s worth? We can help.

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BIPOC Well-Being