Celebrating the fifth day of Kwanzaa: Nia - To make our collective vocation the building and development in our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
The Second Principle of Kwanzaa: Kujichagulia means Self Determination - To Define Ourselves, Name Ourselves, Create for Ourselves and Speak for Ourselves.
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'Tis the season to be jolly, but scammers are working overtime to steal your holiday spirit—and your hard-earned cash. This Christmas season, they've stooped to new lows, even targeting the most vulnerable among us—our grandparents. As Americans gear up to spend an average of $1,000 on gifts and celebrations, it's crucial to be vigilant and arm yourself with knowledge to protect against the latest Christmas scams. In this blog, we'll explore the tactics scammers use and provide you with practical tips on how to safeguard your online shopping experience.
1. **Grandparent Scams: A New Low** Scammers have hit a new low by specifically targeting grandparents......
The purpose of Giving Tuesday is to serve as a global day of generosity that encourages people, organizations, and businesses to give back to their communities and support causes they care about. It was created in 2012 as a response to the commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, focusing instead on charitable giving, volunteering, and collaboration. It acts as a major fundraising and awareness-building opportunity for nonprofits and launches the year-end giving season. Read more....
The holiday season is often hailed as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, festivities, and the spirit of giving. However, mental health professionals have long observed a concerning trend – a rise in rates of depression during this seemingly joyful season. Stressful family gatherings are identified as a prime contributor to this phenomenon. On the flip side, families who don't see each other during the holidays – due to estrangement, death, or distance – can also experience related stress. It seems that the cheerful "Ho! Ho! Ho!" might need a reality check, replaced with a more reflective "No! No! No!"
The Impact of Chronic Stress on Mental......
