Just Say No!
Shondra Rhimes, creator of Gray’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder, wrote a book called Year of Yes: How to Dance it...
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Karen C Simms
- Feb 10, 2019
- 3 min
The Messiness of Love
February is full of “love hype.” Singles and couples frequently feel caught up in the external trappings of Valentine’s Day. Everywhere...
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Karen C Simms
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
Reflections on our stuff
Ntozake Shange, author of the famous choreopoem For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf passed away this...
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Karen C Simms
- Dec 13, 2018
- 3 min
Truth Telling = Be Fearless
“Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes” is one of my favorite quotes. It captures the angst associated with truth-telling. Standing...
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Karen C Simms
- Oct 16, 2018
- 3 min
Without Protection
This post was written pre-confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. I am writing this during...
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Karen C Simms
- Aug 25, 2018
- 3 min
Understanding School Refusal
Back-to-school is an exciting time of year for most students, who anticipate buying new school supplies and clothes, seeing friends, and...
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Karen C Simms
- Jul 17, 2018
- 4 min
Traumatic Separations =Lasting Scars
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. I can think of no issue that has a more profound impact on children and their mental...
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Karen C Simms
- Jun 12, 2018
- 3 min
“Partnering for Healing & Hope”
What would you say if I told you that researchers, doctors, cities, states, and national organizations have found a way to help prevent...
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Karen C Simms
- Apr 21, 2018
- 3 min
No Protections Here
Police shootings—much like lynchings—are forms of racial terrorism. Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of violence and intimidation—es
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Karen C Simms
- Mar 29, 2018
- 3 min
Reflections on the Parkland Shooting
Last month, I asked you to think about what makes you sick and tired. Well, I am sick and tired of losing young lives to gun violence. I...
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