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Column: School social workers empower families and keep students safe from domestic violence

School social workers are more than attendance officers—they're lifelines. From connecting families with vital community resources to supporting students in crisis, their role is pivotal in breaking the cycle of domestic violence.

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of guest articles from community experts on domestic abuse, in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This article may contain information that is emotionally difficult and/or upsetting for some readers. Readers are encouraged to care for their safety and well being in ways that make sense for them and to reach out for support if needed. To…

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New Releases: October 15, 2024

Middle Grade The Ghostwing’s Lie by Rebecca Mix This is the sequel to The Mossheart’s Promise Something rots within the wood… Ary Mossheart has done the impossible: The terrarium is shattered, and her people are free. When the folk of Terra are welcomed in by the fairies of Siltshore, an abundant treetop village filled with light, food, and peace, Ary promises herself that her days of saving…

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Truth, Magic in disguise?

Truth can take us places. It can lead us to conclusions or back to beginnings. Truth can beour best friend or our worst enemy. Truth can slap us in the face and leave us spinning,unsure where to turn next. Yet, through the power of reflection, we can find truth rightbeside us. The power of reflection is something that continues to astound me, and I hold itvery close to my heart. What are your…

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Behold Her

Behold Her In the sum of it all, there lies Beauty #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #WomensDaypoetry #blackwomen #blackwomenpoet #blackwomenauthors #poetrycommunity #femaleempowerment #womensupportingwomen #support #mentalhealth #relationships #poem

You don't look at me You used to Though it was never to see beauty Was beauty there? In your eye, I wonder Cracks and specks Errant things All disected and discerned, under your eye All the little things, The desperate things The shame-filled things Left to wonder How desperate I was To have your eyes upon me Undiscerning - a simple, admiring gaze Hopeful for the day That one fateful day…

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Understanding and Combating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) #FGM #FemaleGenitalMutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female genital cutting, is a harmful and destructive practice that involves the partial or complete removal of a woman’s external genitalia. It is a violation of human rights and has serious physical, psychological, and social consequences. FGM is most commonly practiced in African and Middle Eastern countries, but it also occurs in other parts of…

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Nina Wilson's Courageous Decision to Retire from Football in Memory of Maddy Cusack

The Heartfelt Decision of Nina Wilson Nina Wilson speaks candidly about her close friendship with Maddy Cusack as she reveals her life-altering choice to step away from her professional football career. “The game, as a whole, seems reluctant to change or accept criticism,” Wilson confides to The Athletic. “But if a player’s death is not a wake-up call for the entire game, I don’t know what is.…

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Cultivating Change: The Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Kenya

Discover how Christine Krapiwan transformed her life from struggling farmer to thriving entrepreneur through the Women’s Economic Empowerment and Climate-Smart Agriculture (WEE CSA) project, empowering women in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands. Explore the profound impact of the WEE CSA project on women farmers in Kenya, highlighting stories of empowerment, climate-smart agriculture, and…

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HAITI SOLIDARITY: A CONCERT & FUNDRAISER

OCTOBER 6, 2024 !!!!! Don’t miss this fantastic cultural evening, a fundraiser for the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund [HERF]. All funds to HERF go directly to support the grassroots struggle in Haiti. Also a book launch for Brassroots Democracy by Ben Barson. “Barson reveals a new revolutionary genealogy of jazz based in the popular struggles of Haiti, Mexico and the plantation regions of the…

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Tata Steel Hosts AIWC Walkathon at JRD Tata Sports Complex

Over 40 participants join health initiative organized by AIWC and Tata Steel • AIWC Walkathon promotes health and wellness at JRD Tata Sports Complex • Event features Zumba session, 2.4 km walk, and cool-down activities • Tata Steel reaffirms commitment to community development initiatives JAMSHEDPUR – A vibrant health and wellness initiative, the AIWC Walkathon, brought together over 40…

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Consequencing Color: Light-Skinned Black Women's Rejoinders to and Intra-Personal Social Negotiations with Externalized Colorism

Join Ms. K. L. Long for a presentation titled “Consequencing Color: Light-Skinned Black Women’s Rejoinders to and Intra-Personal Social Negotiations with Externalized Colorism” at the virtual Ronald  E. Hall Conference on Colorism taking place on August 22, 2024 and August 23, 2024. Register today:  Ronald E. Hall Conference on Colorism   Conference Session : 1-C Session: Consequencing Color:…

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Column: Together, we can shed light on the pervasive harm of domestic abuse

Together, we can shed light on the pervasive harm of domestic abuse.  We can support survivors, regardless of their background or identity – no one deserves to be hurt in their relationship. 

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of guest articles from community experts on domestic abuse, in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This article may contain information that is emotionally difficult and/or upsetting for some readers. Readers are encouraged to care for their safety and well being in ways that make sense for them and to reach out for support if needed. To…

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How to Navigate in a Toxic Workplace!!

Are you facing challenges in a toxic work environment? Many professionals encounter toxic dynamics that can impact their well-being and productivity. But fear not! With the right approach, you can manage and even thrive in such environments. Managing in a toxic workplace can be challenging but here are some tips to help you navigate:- – Self-care is Key: Prioritize your mental and physical…

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🌈Then They Came For Me -- 2024

I wrote this post last year on the fourth day of Pride Month and it is every bit as relevant this year as it was last year.  I long for the year when I can toss it and say, “well, we woke up, overcame the bigotry & hatred, and we don’t need this reminder anymore!”  Will that day ever come?  Not likely in my lifetime, but hopefully someday … First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak…

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Creativity and Feminine Labor

What contributions outside the home were made by women? What did Pablo Picasso do to his muses? Why do women write under male pseudonyms? Today, let's talk about being a woman in a STEAM field.

Respectability is a funny thing. It fills us with all the things we should, need to, and have to do until anything we might wish to do or become outside of it is thrust to the wayside—preferably in some folk’s cases, the fire. We are taught to be good, productive, single minded in the appearance of having it all and doing it all correctly. There is no grace for humanity or divergent desires, only…

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Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie Flexes the Muscles of Rosie the Riveter's Women

Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie Flexes the Muscles of Rosie the Riveter's Women #Books #BookClub #NCReads

Image Source: Amazon.com I finished reading the second book for the 2024 North Carolina Reads statewide book club, Poster Girls by Meredith Ritchie. Women’s History Month was an ideal time to feature this book that spotlighted the strength and dedication of women. Here is my review of this book. ~          ~          ~ “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” -Advice Maggie…

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Eunice Auma's Journey: Leading the Charge for Women in Fish Farming in Homa Bay County

Discover how women in Homa Bay County are transforming the fishing industry through cage fish farming, breaking free from the traditional “jaboya” practice and leading Kenya’s blue economy revolution. Learn about the inspiring journey of women in Gwassi Ward, Homa Bay, as they rise to become fish farmers and entrepreneurs, driving economic empowerment through sustainable cage fish farming on Lake…