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The Depths of Black Love
Author Dianne M. Stewart, along with podcasters/activists Jill Cox-Cordova and Tony Cordova, provide their profound insight about instersectionality and Black love By: Aaleah Naomi McConnell The 2014 OKCupid study was infamous in a few ways. Not only was this one of the first comprehensive studies showing the trends of online dating, but it also brought…
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The Trap House of Healing with Dr. Terri
In this podcast episode, I profile Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Terri Mathias, about her unique and “unapologetically urban” method of psychological counseling. Dr. Mathias is the founder of the Trap House of Healing and L.I.T. Hikes for Black Moms, and has been in practice for 10 years. Listen to our discussion about the inspiration…
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Unspoken Truths about Intersectionality and Suicide
By: Aaleah Naomi McConnell Suicide affects many people around the world and is a leading cause of death in the U.S. A hard subject to tackle, but given that the weather is changing, and the holidays are coming up, many people experience various levels of depression and isolation around this time of year. And at…
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Unpacking The Stigma of Psychological Medication with Ria Jones
In this podcast episode, I talk with Ria B. Jones, Clinical Social Worker/Therapist and Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator about the ways depression and anxiety show up in the lives of Black people. We also discuss how to tell if your dealing with these symptoms and what options are available to treat them.
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Women of Color Bet on Abrams Despite Election-Day Foil
Abrams supporters share what her campaign trail meant for them as voters on the intersection of race, gender and class. By Aaleah McConnell Excitement filled the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency on Tuesday night as supporters swarmed in anticipation of a win for their candidate, Stacey Abrams. The celebration went on, even as it became…
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How Gun Purchases are Bringing Black Women Piece of Mind
Safety first. That’s the mantra of gun owners all over the country. But for the growing number of Black women who are changing the idea of what a gun owner looks like and comes from, gun safety takes on another meaning. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a total of 464 mass shootings took place…
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Approaching Mental Health from A Black Hebrew Israelite’s Perspective
As women of color open up about mental health, some still seek the traditional route to enlightenment, and one Atlanta woman proves that this is okay. By: Aaleah Naomi McConnell Avianna Johnson, 22, wakes up each morning and doesn’t leave the house without completing her morning routine, getting dressed and adorning the top of her…
