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Chinedu Echeruo: Take Action to Find Ideas

By Chinedu Echeruo — 2015

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Entrepreneur and investor Chinedu Echeruo urges aspiring entrepreneurs to not look for ideas, but to discover new ideas through activity and action. Rather than seeing creativity as an abstract concept, Echeruo argues that it be used as a tool to unleash value in the world.

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Meet the Black Creatives Inspiring Black Joy Through Art

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The Sustainable Soul of Hip Hop

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The African-American Art Shaping the 21st Century

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Black Masculinity and Mental Health: How to Move Past Outdated Roles and Encourage Better Care

Expectations surrounding Black masculinity, such as the requirement to be strong and stoic, have often prevented Black men from seeking mental health care. But it's possible to overcome this reluctance and make mental wellness a priority.

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These Stunning Artworks Capture the Resilience—and Defiance—of Black Lives Matter

Works of art create a picture of activism and resilience, and reenforce the strength of black culture across generations.

Information for Folks with a New Mental Health Diagnosis

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14 Mental Health Resources for the BIPOC Community

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Your Journey: Black/African American

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The Extra Stigma of Mental Illness for African-Americans

Our culture has taught us that we do not have the privilege of being vulnerable like other communities.

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