1 Million Madly Motivated Moms, with support from Players Coalition, launches the Right Response Directory, providing alternatives to traditional law enforcement response to mental health crises.   Las Vegas, Nevada, January 18, 2024 – Today, 1 Million Madly...

“Everyone does not know how to treat or relate to you and it is your job to teach them or not, if that’s what you so desire. That is the magic of boundaries. You get to set them.” — Elena Simpkins, PHD Let’s talk about the moment after you say “no.” Not the actual...

“I try to find hope in struggle and resistance in small places as much as I can.” — Danny Glover Summer has a way of making it look like everyone is living their best life. From vacations to weddings and family reunions, this is a great time to experience many moments...

“As I grow older, part of my emotional survival plan must be to actively seek inspiration instead of passively waiting for it to find me.” — Bebe Moore Campbell A July 4th reflection of rights, resilience, and mental health.  It seems like the country came out of July...

“If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.”  — Diana Ross We need our libraries, parks, community centers, barbershops, and other gathering places to thrive. Summer vacation here, and millions of families are adjusting to a quieter rhythm. No early...

“There's so much negative imagery of Black fatherhood. I've got tons of friends that are doing the right thing by their kids, and doing the right thing as a father—and how come that's not as newsworthy?” — Will Smith While they commemorate different things, both...

"Love is what makes the world go around. I know it’s a big cliche to use, but it is the absolute truth. There is nothing else like it. I know that is what everybody is striving to feel in relationships, in brother and sisterhood, and in all of the things that we...

"For the first time in my life, I’m basing every decision around the idea of whether I want to do it or if I think it will be inspiring. And that’s paid off for me.” — Solange June has arrived, and with it comes a familiar shift in energy. The days are longer, the...

"You deserve safety. You deserve protection. You deserve love. You deserve peace.” — Tarana Burke Charity Adams Earley inspecting the troops in 1942. Courtesy of U.S. Army As we move into summer, something shifts. The days get longer. People are outside more. Cities...

"Patriotism and discrimination reached an ‘accommodation’: there were jobs for all, but some were ‘white’ jobs and some were ‘colored’ jobs.” — Charity Adams Earley, First Black woman to become an officer in the U.S. Army Charity Adams Earley inspecting the troops in...