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, 20193 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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, 20184 min read
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, 20183 min read
“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, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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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