By Lama Rod Owens — 2017
How mindfulness has helped Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens live as a Black queer man in America.
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Battling stigma is nothing new in the ADHD community. In Black and other marginalized communities, it abounds—outside and, even worse, inside Black families. But reducing stigma in BIPOC communities is not all on us.
“I still eat rice and beans. I just use brown rice now,” said Annya Santana of Menos Mas, a wellness company that speaks to African-American and Latinx communities.
Self and community care is critical to combating the effects of racism and intersectional violence.
For over a decade, Dr. Lisa has worked on the ground and virtually to improve health literacy and connections in healthcare, and her company Grapevine Health has become a relatable, science-driven source for help.
Armed forces long prohibited gay people from service – but that only encouraged their communities and cause.
The departure of young people from the churches, once the bedrock of Korean culture and identity in America, marks a significant social shift.
Many Native people have found innovative ways throughout the pandemic to continue sharing their culture despite physical distancing restrictions. Social media groups have provided some remedies, in ways that may continue after the pandemic wanes.
Black adults are more likely than other groups to see their race or ethnicity as central to their identity
While the institution of the church has shut so many LGBTQ+ people out, spirituality and tradition still offer much solace for those who feel alone.
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