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(BPT) - School is so unpredictable this year, it’s hard not to worry about the what ifs. What if my child falls behind due to distance learning? What if my kids have trouble getting back to in-person learning? It’s an anxious time for many parents. In fact, a recent Understood/YouGov survey of
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Recent & Recommended Books About Good Emotional Health During COVID-19
Allow pre-eminent psychiatrist Dr. Brendan Kelly to help you understand and cope with the unique stresses of today, as we all try to deal with the threat of COVID-19 within our homes, communities and throughout the world.
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As U.S. Elections Draw Near, Expats Reflect on Leaving Trump’s America – Free Press of Jacksonville
Gina Zevallos uprooted her life two years ago, as a new graduate, to settle in the French city of Angers. Her decision to return home hangs in the balance, as the 2020 U.S. presidential election [...]
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Families hit as pandemic worsens food insecurity
NEW YORK (AP) – At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic this spring, Sharawn Vinson often woke up crying. A recurring thought was making the ...
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Eisenhower Memorial in D.C. opens Friday, highlights Kansas roots - African American News Today - EIN News
WASHINGTON — A new memorial opening Friday should be of high interest to Kansans.The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is finally opening after a delay due to the coronavirus pandemic; it was supposed to in May to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Allies' defeat of Nazi Germany.The
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Signs You're The Flaky Friend And How To Do Better
No one likes to be called flaky; however, the reality is that sometimes, our behavior can be viewed as sometimesy by the people we care about the most.
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Herschel Walker accuses Obama of doing 'absolutely nothing' to help racial issues as president
… quot;progress" for African-Americans under the 44th president. … of all Americans, including African Americans, by providing economic … to be done, African Americans have made enormous strides … the uninsured rate among African-Americans after the passage …
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Joshua Rashad McFadden on career, using photography as tool for justice
Joshua Rashad McFadden has been on the frontlines since the 2015 protests in Selma, Alabama but not in the traditional... View Article The post Joshua Rashad McFadden reflects on career, using photography as a tool for justice: 'The work has to be done' appeared first on TheGrio.
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'It's A Money Thing' Wendy Williams Spills Tea On Nene Leakes' Departure From 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'
Daytime talk show host Wendy Williams gave fans insight on Nene Leakes' departure from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." On Monday, Sept. 21, on "The
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RHOP’s Ashley Darby Scolds Fans For Trivializing Postpartum Depression: “I Had Thoughts Of Suicide”
Ashley Darby has been transparent about her experiences with postpartum depression since she welcomed her son, Dean, last year. She described the experience as 'crippling' and it didn't improve until she sought professional help. For this reason, the 'Real Housewives …
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Overcomer - Evangelist who could not read says church experience propelled him to become literate
Sharing his story of how he overcame the downward turn his life took after he lost his father during his preteen years, Paul Newton hopes to spread the news that with a little determination and an entirely surrendered will to Christ, all things are...
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Democrat Congresswoman Robin Kelly represents Illinois’s 2nd District, which includes Kankakee County and parts of Cook and Will Counties. It includes Chicago’s south suburbs and Southeast Side. Kelly was first elected on April 9, 2013, when the state of Illinois held a special election to fill the
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The debate on improving educational standards never ends. Let us consider what is meant by giving a child a good education in the total sense of the word. The article Total education appeared first on Stabroek News.
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