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A Woman’s Right to Leave (Temporarily)

I remember the confusion, dare I say shock, I felt when I heard my Human Resources Director utter the word, “unpaid.” It was like a...[Read More]

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Computers, Bugs and Paid Leave

Ever since I was a young girl I dreamed of having a career. I also dreamed of being a mom. Nowhere in my visions did...[Read More]

16 Sep
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The Trickle Down Economics of Paid Leave: Professional Organizations Can Lead the Charge

More women than men are now pursuing graduate degrees, according to the latest numbers from the American Enterprise Institute. While it’s generally assumed people with...[Read More]

13 Sep
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Reclaiming Cultural Ownership

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]

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Strive for Progress Not Perfection in 2019!

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]

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Less dependence upon technology, please

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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I’m Okay Not Getting Married

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]

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A Regretful Wrong

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]

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23 Jan
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Top Reasons You Should See a Registered Dietitian

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]

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A Woman’s Right to Leave (Temporarily)

Computers, Bugs and Paid Leave

The Trickle Down Economics of Paid Leave: Professional Organizations Can Lead the Charge

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Reclaiming Cultural Ownership

Strive for Progress Not Perfection in 2019!

Less dependence upon technology, please

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I’m Okay Not Getting Married

A Regretful Wrong

Top Reasons You Should See a Registered Dietitian