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The Ecological Footprint of Aunt Flow

Apr 18, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
Yesterday I learned that every piece of plastic created since plastic was invented (that hasn’t been burned) still exists in some form today. I never really … Read More

Why Essential Oils Should Get More Hype in Your Self-Care Routine

Apr 04, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
People all around the world have been using essential oils for centuries and their endless healing qualities are no secret to the earth. However, in … Read More

Why Adulthood Doesn't Have to Be a Trap

Mar 22, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
In my last month of being nineteen, I have heard many times that, “adulthood is a trap”. I have seen it on t-shirts and read … Read More

Three examples of environmental reproductive injustice

Mar 09, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
Environmental justice takes shape in many forms, but it is often not taken as seriously as other human rights issues. Here are three instances where environmental … Read More

Atlanta’s Human Trafficking Problem Is Getting Worse

Feb 07, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
The other day I passed a field of pinwheels twirling silently in the Georgia wind, representing solidarity for human trafficking. Atlanta has one of the … Read More

Why Kesha’s Single “Praying” Could Be a Message for the #MeToo Campaign

Jan 24, 2018 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
“Praying” was released on August 15, 2017, at the dawn of the #MeTooCampaign. The song comes from Kesha’s album, Rainbow, and is an emotional gospel to healing and … Read More

SALMA TOO: WHY ‘ME TOO’ SHOULD NOT HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE

Dec 15, 2017 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
This year has allowed a surge of sexual assault stories to surface and finally see the light of day, after years of silence. With not … Read More

5 Unexpected Benefits of Meditation

Nov 29, 2017 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
It is no secret that now is a very stressful time to be alive. Finding ways to cope with that stress can be really crucial … Read More

Black Women Do Not Have to Be Strong All The Time

Nov 08, 2017 / Veneeta Danhoui / Our Folks
This past week on How To Get Away with Murder (04×06), Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) delivered another jaw-dropping monologue (2:30-3:06), debunking the “strong, independent, black … Read More

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