The Power of Being an Unapologetically Proud Afro-Latina By drangeljones First-gen Afro-Latina Dr. Angel Jones is an educator, activist, and critical race scholar whose research explores the impact of racism on the mental health of Black students with a focus on racial microaggressions, Racial Battle Fatigue, and gendered-racism. “I have a duty to speak the truth as I see it and share not just my…
Making Sex Ed And Pediatric Health Care LGBTQ+ Friendly Much of what our children learn about sex and gender in the classroom is outdated. It’s important to understand why inclusive education is important for the health and development of all children and teens and how we as parents can improve what is taught in schools. By Varuna Srinivasan, MBBS, MPH,…
How to Support Your LGBTQ+ Child’s Mental Health Only one in three queer youth say their home is a supportive and safe space for them to be their true selves. Let’s do better for our kids; experts share how. By Misha Valencia “I dreaded going home after school. I thought about running away and even looked for places that I…
