XXTRA Special and Free

07/31/2020

Dr. Ebony Butler, a black female psychologist, created the first ever therapy card deck for women of color. The deck of cards contains prompts and tasks designed to address mental blocks, habit blocks, and ineffective coping skills.

> http://ow.ly/iPKr50AImDM

Ebony Butler, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and is also the creator of My Therapy Cards - the first card deck and self-help tool of its kind created to help women of color

07/30/2020

With less than 100 days left until the presidential election, it is crucial that we all do our part and vote. Check your status and be sure you are eligible to participate in this year’s election.

07/29/2020

, Chicago activist who lost her front teeth after being hit by CPD, wants the offending officer fired.

Miracle's attorney shares that she also wants the officer to engage in a restorative justice process where she can share how this impacts her. (🎥: Democracy Now)

07/24/2020

Take action and get involved in your community. You may be the one needed to make a change.

07/23/2020

Episodes from Black Journal, the first nationally televised public affairs program produced for, about, and by Black Americans has been released The American Archive of Public Broadcasting.

This special collection cover key topics and events in Black America from the 1960s to 1970s

> https://americanarchive.org/special_collections/black-journal

07/22/2020

Not many people are enthusiastic about casting their votes for Joe Biden in November.

But as Angela Davis states here, it is especially important to participate in this "to guarantee that the current occupant of the White House is forever ousted."
(🎥: Democracy Now)

07/16/2020

The Whitewashing of Reproductive Justice: "There’s more anger at young women of color speaking honestly about a movement that doesn’t include us than there is advocacy on behalf of the Black women dying due to pregnancy complications..."

> http://ow.ly/nsSb50AvHpm

"If this is new information to you, then reproductive advocacy spaces are also failing to be inclusive and intersectional..."

07/15/2020

There is no simple solution to reopening schools this fall. Parents, teachers, and administrators all have valid concerns that the government cannot answer right now.

> http://ow.ly/v70d50AvJbP

Solving the school problem is crucial for parents and kids. Here’s what experts say would help.

07/10/2020

We need safe and fair elections for all.

Contact your elected officials and encourage them to support legislation for safe voting this November.

07/09/2020

“it’s not enough for companies to have initiatives for when holistically most of those initiatives skew toward helping one group of women who tend to be White.” – Minda Harts

> http://ow.ly/doFT50Aq11w

CNBC Make It speaks to diversity leaders and experts about the various ways in which sexism and racism impact Black women's experiences at work and how corporate America's diversity and inclusion efforts fail to make a real difference.

07/08/2020

More women of color are taking matters into their own hands and running for political office. 'And She Could Be Next' explores how WOC are changing politics and takes you behind the scenes of their campaign trails. The film is streaming now on PBS:

> http://ow.ly/OPbB50Aq0O2.

TV's longest-running showcase of independent nonfiction film. Watch Oscar, Emmy, Peabody and duPont award-winning PBS documentaries on TV and online.

07/04/2020

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a safe holiday!

07/03/2020

During these tough times, you may be looking for new ways to maintain your mental health. If you are considering therapy, here are a few things to think about when looking for a therapist.

> http://ow.ly/b4Su50AjwSk

07/02/2020

DID YOU KNOW?

Only 47 women of color currently serve in Congress.

While this is the most ever, this is not proportionate to our U.S. population.

Women of color account for 18% of the U.S. population, while only making up 8.8% of Congress.

07/01/2020

There are 35 million women of color that are eligible to vote in the U.S. Only 61% are registered to vote.

Let’s change that. Register to vote today. https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/

06/26/2020

Companies need to show their solidarity by pushing for diversity and inclusion in their leadership roles.

Providing programs and policies to create an anti-racist culture to combat discrimination in the workplace is a start. That is the change we need to see for racial equity.

06/25/2020

The data collected from the census will impact our communities for the next decade.

Complete the 2020 census today. https://2020census.gov/

Learn about the 2020 Census - how to respond, and why it matters. Shape your future. START HERE.

06/24/2020

One of the officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor has been fired.

Although this is a step in the right direction, justice will not be served until all officers involved with her death face charges and are held accountable for their negligence.

> http://ow.ly/vf5a50AgwmC

“I find your conduct a shock to the conscience,” the police chief wrote to Officer Brett Hankison. “I am alarmed and stunned you used deadly force in thi...