Being Black in any environment can be challenging, but everyone is entitled to create their own space

Positive Affirmation: "I am allowed to exist as I am."- https://wordandsole.com

Fight Against the Drag Ban in Tennesse! 

https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-slams-governor-lee-for-signing-anti-drag-bill-and-gender-affirming-care-ban-into-law-tn-becomes-first-state-to-criminalize-drag

https://donate.glaad.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2660&2660.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&3640.donation=form2?&utm_source=2300AGXX01XX&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=fy23evergreensemads&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEtqd7Nck6uHVK0IkKUND50PzQASTdLduC2uYQaBg4ZPZZvseXYh0FoaAlx3EALw_wcB

I don't wanna be strong ALL THE TIME!

Positive Affirmation: “ I deserve a soft life.” https://www.ourwestnest.com/

An episode about all things black! Happy BHM!!!

Black Positive Affirmation: "Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another." - Toni Morrison, novelist

Black History Fact: Computer scientist Lisa Gelobter assisted with the 1995 creation of Shockwave, essential technology that led to the development of web animation. 

Negative people can be a challenge to your mental health. How can one get out of it?

Positive Affirmation:

The less I respond to negative people, the more peaceful my life is. - https://www.spiritualityhealth.com

How do I set my goals for the year and how everyone should mind their business on other people's goals. 

Positive Affirmation:

“I feel empowered to take action on the course of my life.”- https://ambitiouslyalexa.com/new-year-affirmations/

Being Vulnerable is more than just saying how you feel.

Positive Affirmation:

“I do not have to try to be perfect all of the time.” -https://urbanwellnesscounseling.com

The holidays are upon us and it is time to sit down, eat food, and argue about politics! 

Positive Affirmation: “I try my best to communicate how I feel and that’s all I can do.”- https://inspiringtips.com/stressed-out-family-affirmations/#:~:text=them%20affect%20him.-,Affirmations%20To%20Use,I%20am%20not%20like%20them.

Tiktok Reference: natalie_charslay_ellis

Apparently its post covid... I'm anxious...

Positive Affirmation: “I will not stress over things I cannot control.” https://mentalhealthmatch.com/articles/coronavirus/affirmations-covid-anxiety

Setting boundaries in relationships are not easy, but its necessary!

Positive Affirmation:

"I can respect the feelings of others and still honor my own" - https://optimistminds.com/affirmations-for-boundaries/

Info on Voting for Nov. 8th:

- https://www.rockthevote.org/

- https://www.usa.gov/election-office

- Overview of Ballots-  https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup 

Thinking Positive and challenging the negative thoughts of yourself can be a challenge, but it's possible!

Positive Affirmation: “I do not have to be perfect. I just have to show up” -https://zannakeithley.com/40-positive-affirmations-for-insecurity-and-self-doubt/

Info on Voting: 

- https://www.rockthevote.org/

- https://www.usa.gov/election-office

- Overview of Ballots-  https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup