Where swiping through people like a speed dating session has become the norm, "conscious" dating apps are attempting to make modern dating more meaningful, but are they safe and inclusive?

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Maybe this trial was an awakening in disguise? Or a stepping stone to unlearn gender bias? Check out linked resources to support #MenToo and break the cycle of IPV. Sidenote: this trial came at the heels of roe v. wade rumblings. With the risk of many losing essential rights and access to care, get a case brief and fem perspective here: https://bit.ly/3a7TdSv

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Don’t compromise style for sustainability. Here are a few sustainable alternatives for three notable trends I’m sure we’ll see paraded throughout the summer.

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With COVID impacting us all in various ways, together, we can do our part to care for the planet now that the pandemic effectively exposed the complete disregard for Earth and its ecosystems. Let's talk quick sustainable swaps to keep unnecessary waste to a minimum. 

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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit organization working to uncover toxins in cosmetics. When adding products explicitly marketed to Black women and people to their Skin Deep database, their findings were beyond alarming.

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The media may let those with trauma down, but there are ways we can care for ourselves. We can engage in a powerful rendition of self-care, so here are three reasons why you may want to adjust your self-care routine to consider your traumas.

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There are a million reasons to be stressed these days, especially in the throws of a world recovering from a global pandemic. When manifesting the life of your dreams or winding down after a full day’s work, typically you want to avoid the overwhelm of those nagging ‘what-ifs’. Let's discuss how to you can use mindful habits to live with less stress.

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It's inevitable—life will throw you a curve ball every once in a while, and you won't be able to dodge every single one. In times of complete and utter chaos, mental reprieve is a must. Let's talk about what happens when you finally take a mental breather.

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Whether you find yourself completely immersed in the mindful living movement or in the beginning stages, feel better knowing that no one said you have to go in alone. There are a number of apps out there that can assist with all of your ethical woes and keep you on track throughout your journey. Let's have a quick chat about the apps we found to be most supportive.

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Vegans get a bad rep for shaming or trying to force others into their “altruistic” diet. There are a number of articles out there that aspiring vegans will run into that completely skew the facts about animal-derived foods. It can make research confusing and the decision to commit inauthentic or ill-informed. Here’s what to consider if you’re looking to go vegan (as told by a second-year vegan).

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