I grew up in a Mexican household speaking the language and eating the food, but most importantly, learning about all the different traditions the beautiful...[Read More]
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Domestic Violence Hotlines Answered: “I Am So Glad You Called, My Name is Emma. How Can I Help You?”
“Now, before we get started, I just want to let you know that everything you tell me is confidential, unless I hear that you’re going...[Read More]
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Four out of five Native women encounter violence today according to the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. Although the U.S. Department of Justice...[Read More]
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By Juanita Wilson In the Cherokee language, activism, “sdaya-digaluwisdanelv-gohusdi-vyelisv,” means, “working hard to achieve a goal.” When I think of activism done in, “the...[Read More]
Give more. Lose weight. Start exercising. These New Year’s resolutions sound familiar? Ones you make every year that you might not have kept? You’re not...[Read More]
Youth and technology. This is a topic I could ramble on about for hours. Mainly because I believe it’s harming our youth more than it’s...[Read More]
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When I moved to North Carolina by myself I came not knowing anyone here. I just wanted a change of scenery and North Carolina was...[Read More]
It was the middle of March, I was six months pregnant, and our Christmas tree still stood tall in the formal living room. Angry as...[Read More]
What if there was a simple solution to avoid diet scams, gimmicks, and expensive weight loss products? What if you could receive personal assistance with...[Read More]