April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities.
This Year's Theme:
Be the Source for Better Health
Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections
#BlackHistory Every Day ~Today in Black History
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April 1, 1868 ~ Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia is founded as Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute during Reconstruction. The school is now one of the leading Black educational institutions in America.
Good Morning #SelfCare Warriors! Are you ready for the #SelfCareTip of the day?
Set Your Intentions: Take a moment to write down 3- 4 goals for this month, writing them down gives them power. ✍🏽
Post them where you'll see 👀them often. Focus on them, read them aloud, and reaffirm your commitment.
Every step forward starts with a clear intention so let's kickstart this month with purposeful goal-setting. We're ready to tackle whatever comes our way – one intention at a time. We've got this!
12 days into the new year and it's FRIYAY, a perfect time to check-in with my friends. How's it going? All answers welcome, no sugarcoating needed. This is a judgement-free zone, where truth reigns supreme. 💪🏽
Me 🤔glad you asked. 🧡
Sending hugs, peace, and love wherever needed, and praying that 2024 is off to a fantastic start.🤗🥰🤗
#MentalHealthCheckIn #JustBreathe #LoveOneAnother #MentalHealth
The REAL Civil War:
Here's what the founding documents of the Confederacy had to say about the cause of the American Civil War
The Civil War has always been a contentious part of US history, and part of why it keeps coming up is that nobody can agree on what it was actually about. While most schools in the North teach that it was because of slavery, many schools in the South claim that it was about states' rights and government.
https://askeverest.com/posts/reasons-for-secession-confederacy-civil-war
#SelfCareTip of the Day: Ditch the "wait until" mentality ✨
Don't let "wait until..." become your personal mantra. Putting off your dreams can steal your joy and leave you feeling unfulfilled😒
The truth is, you are worthy and enough right now 🥰You don't need to wait for external factors to change before you start living your best life.
Embrace 🤗the power of the present moment. What project, dream, or desire have you been putting off? 🤔Today's the perfect day to take that first step!
#BlackHistory Every Day ~ Today in Black History
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April 26, 2021 ~ D.C. National Guard Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, sworn in as the 38th sergeant-at-arms for the US House of Representatives and the first-ever Black to hold the position.
In January 2023 when Kevin McCarthy became Speaker, Walker was directed to resign in order for McCarthy to make his own permanent choice for SAA.
Physician Empathy Tied to Better Outcomes for Chronic Pain Patients: Study
Perhaps most compelling is that researchers also determined physician empathy was more strongly associated with favorable outcomes than opioid treatment, non-pharmacological interventions, and lumbar spine surgery.
#News #Health #ChronicPain #Empathy #Research
https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/link-between-physician-empathy-chronic-pain/
Blinken: China seeks to ‘influence and arguably interfere’ with US elections
“Any interference by China in our election is something that we’re looking very carefully at and is totally unacceptable to us, so I wanted to make sure that they heard that message again,” Blinken said he told Xi and other Chinese officials.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4623990-blinken-china-2024-election-influence/
#SelfCareTip of the Day: Breathe easy - there's time for both hustle & chill!
You've heard it before, life is a marathon, not a sprint. Just like breathing, you need balance. Inhale: work, goals, and productivity. Exhale: relaxation, play, and laughter.
Know your limits and be kind to yourself. Schedule some exhale time today!
Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing minors with “harmful” materials.
The bill, approved 72-28 by the Alabama House of Representatives, will now move to the state Senate. It removes existing exemptions for public libraries in the state’s obscenity law and is part of a larger nationwide effort to ban books.
Watching the NFL Draft. Bears on the clock. Will they take a QB?🏈
#BlackHistory Every Day ~ Today in Black History
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April 25, 1943 ~ Tuskegee Institute President Frederick Patterson writes his famous letter urging the presidents of the nation’s predominantly Black colleges and universities to “pool their small resources and make an appeal to the national conscience” in order to produce more scholarship funds for the education of Black students. One year later the United Negro College Fund is incorporated with 27 member colleges.
Justice Jackson giving them hell. The people in the YouTube feed says she should be disbarred 🤔
LIVE: Supreme Court hears Donald Trump immunity case
https://www.youtube.com/live/XrwxBesifO4?si=yVCBvB9e0IajK2zJ
2024 NFL Draft order for all seven rounds
When is the 2024 NFL Draft?
*Round 1: Thursday, April 25, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
*Rounds 2 and 3: Friday, April 26, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
*Rounds 4 through 7: Saturday, April 27, beginning at noon ET.
Where will this year's draft be held?
The 2024 NFL Draft will take place in Detroit, in the downtown area and award-winning Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza.
https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-order-for-all-seven-rounds
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned Thursday in New York, making way for a new trial.
The state Court of Appeals found that the judge in the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the former film mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/harvey-weinsteins-rape-conviction-overturned-rcna149328
#SelfCareTip of the Day: Let sunshine boost your mood! ☀️
Darkness can zap your energy. It signals to your body it's time to wind down, disrupting your natural rhythm.
Lighten up your space! ✨ Open the curtains, turn on some bright lights, or even bring in more lamps. Better yet, step outside for a 10-minute sunshine soak!
Sunlight helps regulate your sleep cycle and can boost energy levels naturally. So, let the sunshine in and feel the difference!
#BlackHistory Every Day ~ Today in Black History
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April 24, 1972 ~ Robert Wedgeworth became the first African American director of the American Library Association.
Wedgeworth also founded Proliteracy Worldwide, the largest non-governmental literacy training agency in the world. He also edited the World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services and served as a co-author of the book Starvation of Young Black Minds: The Effects of the Book Boycotts in South Africa.
Arizona grand jury indicts 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump won the state in 2020
#SelfCareTip of the Day: Ditch the comparison trap and own your lane!
Comparing yourself to others is a surefire way to zap your motivation.
Instead, focus on your own unique journey. Your "lane" is filled with your passions, potential, and everything that makes you, YOU!
Embrace your individuality! Staying in your own lane allows you to celebrate your unique growth and achieve your own goals. ✨
Remember, your lane is full of possibilities. Own it and thrive!
Mom, Grandma, and proud nurse. Doing my part to make the 🌏a better place.
"I'm no better than anyone else, but I'm just as good" (#myGrandma)