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BIPOC Well-Being & self actualization

Below are the best resources we could find on BIPOC Well-Being and self actualization.

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Badass Black Girl: Questions, Quotes, and Affirmations for Teens (Teen and YA Maturing, Cultural Heritage, Women Biographies)

Explore the many facets of your identity through hundreds of big and small questions. In this affirmations book created for Black girls, M.J. Fievre tackles topics such as family and friends, school and careers, body image, and stereotypes.

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How Misty Copeland Broke Ballet Glass Ceiling and Became a Vehicle for Change | Glamour

In 2015, Misty Copeland was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, becoming the first Black American ballerina to do so and the elite classical company’s 75-year history. Misty sheds light on beating all odds through a difficult upbringing and learning ballet at 13 years old.

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For the Inward Journey

The essence of Dr. Howard Thurman (1900–1981) and his thought emerges in a message of hope, reconciliation, and love.

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Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities

The Black community is more inclined to say that mental illness is associated with shame and embarrassment. Individuals and families in the Black community are also more likely to hide the illness.

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Misty Copeland on Changing the Face of Ballet | Time 100 | Time

I never thought I could make a career out of something I enjoyed doing something I was passionate about, something that gave me a voice, says Misty Copeland, who is one of the first African Americans to be a soloist with American Ballet Theatre.

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Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love and So Much More

In her profound and courageous New York Times bestseller, Janet Mock establishes herself as a resounding and inspirational voice for the transgender community—and anyone fighting to define themselves on their own terms.

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A Collective Human Potential Movement

The author really interested in what a popular movement would look like at the intersection of radical mental health, social justice politics, and disciplined spiritual practice.

Sascha Altman DuBrul

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The Principle of Thriving Life ~ 2021 Initiation Portal ~ Woman Stands Shining (Pat McCabe)

This video is one of over 30 extraordinary workshops & musical performances in the 2021 Initiation Portal Global Festival.

Woman Stands Shining

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