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Sep 2023
45m 47s

267 - Bridging the Gaps Between Activism...

Verywell Mind
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Social activism is hard and often thankless work. However, the small and big wins feel monumental and make the journey toward gaining equity and fair treatment worth it. Felicia A. Henry, LMSW, a social worker and PhD candidate with a focus on race, gender, carceral, and social vulnerability studies shares ways we can preserve our mental health while fightin ... Show More
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