Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. While it has been celebrated in various parts of the country since 1865, it became an official federal holiday in 2021. For many individuals outside of the Black community, the knowledge might stop there. Questions remain,…
Diversity can be celebrated all year round, not just on dedicated months, but it’s naive to celebrate diversity without also talking explicitly about racism and prejudice. Otherwise the evidence shows that our country’s deep social inequalities will just be perpetuated. A famous 2016 study revealed that majority-white high schools tended…
It’s impossible to delegate an entire people’s history to one month—but it is possible to use February as a way to focus on the contributions and achievements of Black individuals and those of African descent. Black people in the US have left an undeniable impact on our country’s heritage, with…
How can I learn more about racial discrimination and the struggles of the Black Community? (Video) Hey, y’all. My name is Brittany Morris and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Lead Clinician with Thriveworks in Chesapeake, VA. And today, I’m going to be answering your questions about how can…
Hello, I’m Alise Lindsey, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional for Thriveworks Newport News location. Today, I am very happy to bring to you some ways that you can become an ally to the Black Community in our fight for social justice. In the wake of the death…
What Exactly is Unconscious Prejudice? Unconscious prejudice, also known as implicit bias, is an automatic, natural bias that is hidden from our cognizant thoughts. Because it resides outside of our awareness, this type of bias remains easy to deny. In primitive days, our ancestors relied on implicit bias for survival….
