“Loving a Liar”: When Hiding Becomes a Survival Skill

We don’t talk enough about what it means to love someone who is lying, not because they’re malicious, but because they’re terrified. Terrified of being rejected.Terrified of losing family, career,…

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Dr. Keyimani Alford: Reclaiming Narratives, Empowering Voices

Dr. Keyimani Alford is more than a leader; he is a storyteller, healer, and advocate whose life’s work bridges the worlds of education, authorship, and empowerment. Born in Oakland, California,…

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Seventh HIV Remission Sparks Hope, and Raises Questions About U.S. LeadershipOriginal reporting by Michelle Starr, Nature

A German man known as “Berlin 2 (B2)” has remained in remission from HIV for six years after a stem cell transplant to treat leukemia. This marks the seventh known…

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The Empowerment and Resilience Framework: A New Era of Healing for Black Women

Climbers, y’all know I love amplifying powerful Black women who are doing transformational work and today I’m honored to spotlight my colleague, friend, and fellow doctor, Dr. Lila Elliott. Her…

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