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Google Doodle commemorates Juneteenth with illustrations of Black joy
The artist was inspired by images of the first Juneteenth celebration in 1866.
Juneteenth is now an official federal holiday
On its 156th anniversary, Juneteenth became a federal holiday.
What LGBTQ mental health support should look like after the pandemic
"The model in America is 'how bad is it?' before we help you, versus 'let's help you before it gets bad.'"
By Lacey Smith
After the worst school year ever, here's what students want most
Mental health needs to be a priority this fall, students and experts say.
3 types of inequality that worsen mental health
COVID-19 helped reveal how racism, financial strain, and weight stigma can powerfully affect mental health.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Educators rally to #TeachTruth as the GOP tries to silence lessons on U.S. oppression
Teachers are refusing to let laws force them to lie to their students.
Darnella Frazier, the teen who filmed George Floyd's murder, won a Pulitzer Citation
The rare award comes with a monetary prize and places Frazier in history alongside Duke Ellington and Alex Haley.
By Alexis Nedd
All the U.S. cities hosting in-person Pride events in 2021
Pride is back in person this year!
3 helpful tips for when you plan to come out online
"Coming out online was a good, first easy way to test the waters with my friends and see 'is this my identity?'"
How Black Lives Matter could change Pride for the better
There is no gay liberation without Black liberation.
COVID Discord group helps Indians find oxygen, answers, and community
During India's deadly second COVID wave, as resources dwindled and misinformation flourished, a 12,000-person strong Discord group has provided support.
Watch: Teen scraps graduation speech to call out 'dehumanizing' abortion law
When you're offered a big platform, use it.
French Open slammed for 'hypocritical' response to Naomi Osaka's mental health concerns
This is a quintessential feel-bad story.
By Amanda Yeo
Tulsa Race Massacre: 5 free online resources to learn about the tragedy
Learn about the community that once anchored a vibrant Black business district before a white mob destroyed it all 100 years ago.
How to respectfully observe Memorial Day online, from a veteran who knows
"Let people grieve because that's what Memorial Day is for, grieving and remembering."
Shoes force us to confront the legacy of abuse of Native Americans
This is worth everyone's attention.
How whitewashed is TikTok? Let Kahlil Greene break it down for you.
Kahlil Greene shares the true origins of viral trends.
Emotional photos capture the celebration of George Floyd's life
One year after his murder, George Floyd's death remains a galvanizing memory for calls to end police brutality and systemic racism.
AOC speaks out on mental health and Latinx trauma post-Trump
Trump might be gone. But the trauma is not.
By Jess Joho
Prince Harry's liberation from trauma can be ours too
"The only way to free yourself and break out is to tell the truth."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Lego launches first LGBTQ set
The set is launching on June 1 to celebrate Pride Month.
How to help people around the world get vaccinated
"There is a massive amount of resources needed right now to get the vaccines from an airport hangar to trained health workers who will deliver the vaccine to the most vulnerable."
Demi Lovato announces they are non-binary in new podcast series
"I'll officially be changing my pronouns to they/them."
New support groups for farmworkers aim to heal widespread trauma
Talking about mental health can be taboo.
By Rebecca Ruiz
