Medical Apartheid is the inequity of health care based on racial classification. Unfortunately, the United States has a history of this practice. When we normalize inequality and the denial of human rights, we gravitate toward our lowest common denominator as … Continue reading America’s Guinea Pigs
Louisiana is one of the states with the highest incarceration rates, with a total of 28,387 incarcerations (Department of Public Safety and Corrections, 2020). African Americans make up the highest percentage rates of individuals being incarcerated, followed by Caucasian Americans … Continue reading The Sharing Circles of Health Equity: The Louisiana Prison System
In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “circle” has about nine different definitions. This illustrates how a circle can mean many things in various contexts. However, one particular definition stands out: “a group of persons sharing a common interest or revolving … Continue reading See Thy Neighbor: A Healthy Civic Circle
Over 50% of prisoners have been diagnosed with either bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. It is obvious to me that the greater good is better served by helping the vulnerable become stronger and the ill become healthy. My son is one of those people who ended up in the system because of trauma-triggered mental illness and lack of appropriate, timely intervention by medical staff who should have seen the signs of addiction. Continue reading Unmasking The Trauma Of Mental Healthcare
The One-Drop Rule has always been more than just a historical concept —it’s a reminder of the deeply ingrained ways in which society has tried to define and control us. This rule, birthed in an era of slavery and segregation, … Continue reading Healing from the Legacy of the One-Drop Rule
As an African American woman, I understand firsthand the profound impact that microaggressions can have. Microaggressions, often subtle or unintentional slights and Insults directed at marginalized groups, may seem minor in isolation. However, they accumulate over time and contribute significantly … Continue reading Changing the Trajectory of an Existing Micro-Aggressive Dimension… Is It Possible?
In the sweltering heat of July, when temperatures soar, a different kind of heat also intensifies: the heat of social injustice and the cognitive inertia that perpetuates it. Cognitive inertia, the reluctance to change long-held beliefs even when evidence suggests … Continue reading Healing Through Truth – Breaking Cognitive Inertia for a Healthier America
Since 2023, Canada has been affected by ongoing and record-setting wildfires. From March 2023 to June 2023, wildfires have been raging across all 13 provinces and territories. Those wildfires have been linked to climate change. Those wildfires were recorded as … Continue reading Extinguishing The Fire Of Hate
When significant changes demand action and collective mobilization, mere bystandership becomes inadequate. Embracing a mindset of collective responsibility and action becomes imperative, leaving no room for passive observation. In 1970, amidst a tumultuous social climate, musician Gill Scott-Heron delivered a … Continue reading From Bystanders to Catalysts: Collective Change in an Era of Transformation
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