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There Is Much More to Mindfulness Than the Popular Media Hype
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A new series by CNN looks at the physical and emotional harms caused by the multibillion-dollar skin lightening industry
My Son Didn’t Commit a Crime When He Took His Own Life
Losing Austin forced me to understand that suicide isn’t a choice. Now, I’m on a mission to save others who may be at risk.
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