Even when the world gets crazy; even though Black people are being attacked on so many fronts, I wouldn't change being Black for anything in the world! In this episode, I invited 3 of my close friends to chat with me about the joys and struggles of being Black in general, being a Black woman in particular, and all things in between. Part A of "Black Girl Magic" is where you will learn a bit about who these incredible women are, how we all met, what makes them tick, our thoughts on self-care, the uplifting of seeking therapy and more.
Ellie mentions her company, Autipacha Studios which "is one bean shop based in Providence, RI specializing in digital and print design for every application.
Lorice mentions her use and success with Taraji P. Henson's mental health services with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and recommends it to others. "Henson founded the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in 2018, focusing on providing options for therapy to Black men in particular; [Tracie] Jenkins leads the Foundation. And this winter, they’re launching a Facebook Watch show, Peace of Mind, to share candid conversations about mental health. During the pandemic, they’ve seen how critical this work has become." - Raisa Bruner [Time]. "The impact of the pandemic has really brought more people to the forefront...If you’re Black in America—you’re Black anywhere, really—you’re feeling this.” -Tracie Jenkins.
Recommendation of the Week: Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper
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