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As BIPOC, in our continual quest for freedom and liberation, keep in mind the words of Frederick Douglas: “Once you learn to read you will be forever free.”
Decolonizing Spirituality: Awaken To Your Inner Spirit
There is a wide variety of perceptions and interpretations of the word spirituality, and that is okay. It is important to understand that the diversity in the interpretation of the word is a great thing and should be expected, as people and their realities are fluid. When we force ourselves to view the concept of spirituality in a binary manner, we are operating out of indoctrinated colonized beliefs and values.
Dear J. Cole: You Didn't Just Let Nas Down. You Let Me Down Too
I remember it like it was yesterday. The first time I had truly felt connected to you through your lyrics. Years ago, I had purchased your album "Born Sinner." I am unsure why I purchased it, but I did. I was not a fan of yours at the time and I certainly wasn't a huge fan of rap. It was almost like I felt led to it.
The Strong Black Woman: Is Strength a Gift or a Curse?
As a Biracial Black woman, whose ancestors endured the horror and trauma of the antebellum slave period, I understand that my inherited strength was not necessarily a gift, but an adaptation required to survive.
BIPOC Women and Imposter Syndrome: Are We Really Imposters?
Due to this country’s history of colonization and capitalism, it serves as no surprise that there are more BIPOC people, most specifically BIPOC women who are high achievers, who resonate with the symptoms of imposter syndrome. But what if feeling like an imposter has nothing to do with your true capabilities? What if you feel like an imposter because you are literally trying to force an identity on yourself that is not in alignment with your inner spirit which is synonymous with who you truly are at your core?
6 Steps for the BIPOC Community to get the Most Out of the Therapy Journey
It’s been 3 months now and you feel worse than you did before. You question yourself thinking "why isn't this working?! Is this the right therapist for me? Is it me? Am I doing something wrong?
How We Evolve: Navigating the Cycle of Healing for Marginalized Identities
Due to the unrealistic expectations of what the journey should look like, many individuals become discouraged, overwhelmed, and ultimately back out of their commitment to healing. In efforts to better navigate the journey, one must know what to expect and which pitfalls to avoid.