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BIPOC Well-Being articles

Below are the best articles we could find on BIPOC Well-Being.

BIPOC is an acronym used to highlight both the common and unique experiences of those of us who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. Our pursuit of growth and well-being can be interrupted when we are questioned, invalidated, or attacked based on how much our looks, speech, and customs differ from cultural standards that privilege and prioritize whiteness. Where these experiences have overlapped across communities have provided great sources of wisdom on resiliency and dedication to all aspects of our individual and communal health, vibrancy, and well-being. We each deserve the space to move through the world in celebration and acceptance of our whole selves.

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For Black LGBTQ Christians, Storytelling Is a Tool of Resilience

Black LGBTQ people are finding ways to share their stories and their spirituality, bridging a gap between faith and identity. The effort is leading some of them back to church, where acceptance is growing.

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Indiana Basketball Player Broke Racial Barrier, Changed Game Forever

Clarence Walker quietly broke the color barrier, wading through a thicket of unforgiving racial tensions along the way, bottling up his private pain for the greater good. He never fired back. He couldn’t.

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Re-territorializing María Sabina: Huautla, Mushrooms, and Politics

Sitting atop the Oaxacan portion of Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains, Huautla de Jímenez, a small Mazatec town of around thirty thousand people, has received its fair share of international tourism.

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5 Ways to Challenge Systemic Ableism during Autism Acceptance Month

This April, and every month, we urge you to reconsider the meaning of World Autism Month from the perspective of autistic people themselves.

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15 Hispanic and Latinx Artists You Should Be Following on Instagram

Because inspiring art should always be at your fingertips.

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Invisibility Is the Modern Form of Racism Against Native Americans

“I’ve never seen Native people in media at all.”

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4 Ways to Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture

There is a fine line between appropriation and appreciation. There are many ways to truly honor and appreciate each of the 566 unique, federally recognized tribes in the US, and that includes adorning your kid’s toes in some comfy mocs (but not their head in a headdress).

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Different Types of Discrimination in Sports and How to Solve Them

Even though in 2015 the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final between the US and Japan was the most-watched soccer game in US history with over 25 million viewers, female athletes still face harassment and discrimination in sports.

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Women Who Inspire: Entrepreneurs Who Are Resetting Amid COVID-19

While we have yet to see the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we have begun to witness its severe impact on our global economy. Businesswomen, specifically businesswomen of color, have been disproportionately affected.

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When Black History Is Unearthed, Who Gets to Speak for the Dead?

Efforts to rescue African American burial grounds and remains have exposed deep conflicts over inheritance and representation.

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