From a young age, she knew she wanted to act, even if she didn’t yet know what that path would look like. That early spark led her from Minnesota to Los Angeles and back home again, guiding her through realms as varied as education, military service, theater, poetry and motivational speaking. Perdue’s journey began in […]
Resilience
Posted inBlacklight On Sports, Podcasts
Performance, Pressure & the Mental GameFeaturing Dr. Kirbi Kidd, Psy.D.
Sport psychologist Dr. Kirbi Kidd joins Blacklight On Sports to explore the mental challenges that athletes face. From building resilience to culturally competent care, she offers insight from both research and experience.
Posted inWomen’s History Month
Pioneering neurosurgeon overcame racial and gender barriers
Dr. Alexa Irene Canady made history as the first African American woman neurosurgeon in the U.S., specializing in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and leaving an indelible mark on her patients and the medical field.
Posted inBlack History
Breaking Generational Curses: A Celebration of Resilient Black Women
The Black History Month Spectacular, Day 2, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, focusing on how Black women are rewriting their stories and building new legacies by breaking generational curses.
Posted inBooks
Book on stroke recovery ‘a testament to the resilience of the human spirit’
In “Brainstorming: Inside the Mind of a Stroke Survivor,” Isaac Peterson shares his transformative journey from a massive stroke to recovery, offering insights into the challenges of stroke survivors and the resilience of the human spirit.
Posted in4UR HEALTH
A Journey to Healing: Sam Simmons on Trauma, Empowerment, and Resilience
In the world of mental health and community empowerment, few stories are as compelling as that of Sam Simmons. With over 34 years of experience as an alcohol and drug counselor and behavioral consultant, Sam has dedicated his career to addressing the challenges of chemical dependency, trauma, and interpersonal violence. His work has made a […]
Posted inSpecial Editions
Blackness: Our Perspective
This week, we delve into the theme of Black self-perception, featuring reflections from diverse communities.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
4 simple ways to cultivate self-compassion
Self-compassion is an important part of mental and emotional health.