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You Love Working From Home. It May Be Taking A Toll On Your Mental Health

People in remote-friendly jobs who live alone report being more socially isolated than those whose work must be done in person, research shows. It’s important to add meaningful social interactions into your day, no matter where you work, experts say.
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Building A New Future: How YBH Supported Sherika Moore’s Path To Homeownership

Single mother Sherika Moore overcame debt and a low credit score to become a homeowner in May, guided by Young Black Homeowners founder Anzhane Slaughter. Through personalized financial planning, down-payment assistance, faith, and discipline, Moore transformed her financial future, offering inspiration to other Black women facing similar barriers to homeownership.

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Mom Creates Homeschool Community For Families Seeking Connection, Representation

A McDonough, Georgia mother, Quatavia Wilkins-Johnson, founded Young Laureates after homeschooling her son, who wanted friends and community. The program blends at-home learning with group classes emphasizing representation, belonging and emotional support. Families praise its impact on confidence and self-esteem, especially for children who struggled in public schools, creating a space where students feel truly seen.

What Happened To Individual Rights?

David W. Marshall examines the tension between individualism, liberty, and rules in American democracy, questioning when personal freedom becomes harmful to others. He argues true liberty requires community responsibility and fair rules, then critiques the Trump administration's policies on immigration, reproductive health, DEI programs, and civil liberties as contradicting professed anti-government principles while restricting rights for vulnerable groups.

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Podcast: Emma’s BBQ And The Family Legacy Behind The Flavor

This Rhythm & News Podcast episode spotlights Emma's BBQ as part of Pack the House, a 10-week campaign by The Seattle Medium, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Byrd Barr Place supporting Black-owned restaurants. Host Christopher B. Bennett talks with owner Tess Thomas Anderson and granddaughter Miceala Thomas about family legacy, restaurant challenges and community support.

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