Follow @raquelmartinphd on TikTok. You’re welcome. Mental health is a loaded question and topic on, for, and amongst Black people. Depending on the generation that you talk to, they will … Continue reading 28 DAYS OF BLACKNESS: The Gift Of Dr. Raquel Martin
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#BlackBlogsMatter Challenge—Week 12 (2021)
Sis. Noun. Short form of the word sister; a female sibling; term of endearment among women. I have an issue if you are not a Black woman and you call … Continue reading #BlackBlogsMatter Challenge—Week 12 (2021)
RUNITBACK FRIDAY-05/14/2021
The CDC is telling people to take off their masks, Target said keep them on, the police are still trash, Walmart Karen is attacking AOC, and Florida gotta WHOLEASS COVID-19 … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-05/14/2021

January 2021 Book Review-TEACHING MY MOTHER TO GIVE BIRTH by Warsan Shire
Say her name correctly. War-san. Shur-ruh. She was a force of nature on pages before Beyoncé found her, asking her to be a part of her most ambitious projects (Leomonade … Continue reading January 2021 Book Review-TEACHING MY MOTHER TO GIVE BIRTH by Warsan Shire
In The Middle Of A Start-Over…
My writer friend Ashley Yates said something last year that has stuck with me: “Black women take care of Black women.” It has taken this pandemic just to see how … Continue reading In The Middle Of A Start-Over…
RUNITBACK FRIDAY-01/10/2020
The first ten days of this new year of this new decade has been a trip! Orange Thanos is a bigger punk than can be imagined, Anthony Scaramucci on Morning … Continue reading RUNITBACK FRIDAY-01/10/2020

Self-Care Means Realizing The Things You Deserve.
Dearest ones, I want you to know one thing. You are more than what you think you are. You deserve more than what you think you do. The idea of … Continue reading Self-Care Means Realizing The Things You Deserve.
I’ll Be Better When I Get There
TW: sexual abuse, domestic violence, molestation, rape Admin note: I am incredibly proud of Rebecca for being so forthcoming. Send her love and light. Some times the strongest women have … Continue reading I’ll Be Better When I Get There

For All The Guys We Loved Before
Author Note: This piece is written in heteronormative terms. However, but I think some things and experiences are global. Love & Light, JBHarris Every couple has a history and a … Continue reading For All The Guys We Loved Before