Self-care IS ALSO: addressing your own problematic thoughts & behaviors; removing toxic (not just challenging) people/situations from your life; holding yourself accountable for what you do & say (and apologizing authentically); doing your own self-work to be emotionally literate
.@LenaWaithe says LGBT people of color should be proud of their identity as an example for others: "We have to be a bit of a beacon of light for those young kids of color who are wondering like, 'Am I weird?' 'Is something wrong with me?' 'What quality of life might I have?'"
#TheRundownBET is ALL NEW TONIGHT! We’re excited to share an important documentary piece about sexual harassment featuring @TaranaBurke, creator of #MeToo. Tarana is joined by many other leaders of the movement, so make sure to tune in tonight at 11/10c on @BET!
“It’s hard for an individual—or a country—to evolve past discomfort if the source of the anxiety is only discussed in hushed tones.” https://t.co/9forcyt4ae
Rates of suicide, bullying and homelessness are all higher among transgender, queer and gender-nonconforming youth.
How do trans teachers play a role in combating that? https://t.co/l68OL9gQ58
“It’s in our bones” - @Ava on why Black women are at the helm of all progress in this country-- #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and Democratic victories in red states. We owe all this monumental progress to Black Women. https://t.co/UfpDE455Lp
The Ellington Fund and SHADE (Parent Group) are raffling a 2018 #MiniCooper ! Contact the Ellington Fund to enter for your chance to win! Drawing is Sat. June 30, 2018 at 5pm.