What if words can change everything? Nicholas Sufrinko February 13, 2025 “It is not enough for the reader of your words to be convinced,” writes Ta-Nehisi Coates in 2024’s The Message. “The goal is to haunt—to have them think about your … Read More
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The Change-Makers’ Guide to Grammar: 10 Tips to Win Hearts and Change Minds
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Empowering Young People with the Knowledge They Need: Contraceptive Education for Those Involved with Child Welfare
Young people involved with the child welfare system are resilient, but they need the right tools and support to thrive. Katie Massey Combs, PhD January 30, 2025 Though research has documented disproportionate rates of sexual and reproductive health outcomes like … Read More
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Changing the Narrative Around Body Image in Athletics
It’s time to re-examine the ways we talk about growing and changing bodies in sports. Kaitlyn LaBonte, LMSW January 23, 2025 On the day I played my last game, I woke up to the reality that my primary identity was … Read More
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Sparkles, Glimmers, and Unforgettable Moments at #HealthyTeen24 Recap
Look back at the much-needed moments of light from #HealthyTeen24. Janet Max, MPH, CHES January 9, 2025 When we first developed the 2024 conference theme—Rise, Reimagine, and Reinvent—we didn’t know those words would provide comfort and guidance at this moment. … Read More
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Working in the Aftermath: How Texas Social Services Providers are Navigating Services Post Roe
A new report highlights six ways abortion restrictions are influencing social service providers’ work Katie Massey Combs January 9, 2025 Although social service providers are not directly linked to reproductive health care and abortion, by the nature of their primary … Read More
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The Power of Failure in Innovation
Failure is the beginning of a new path toward discovery, creativity, and innovation Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP December 19, 2024 When I was starting my professional life, I had the opportunity to work at a company that was preparing thoughtful, … Read More
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Meeting Students Where They Are: How HBCUs are Advancing Sexual Health and Wellness
An inclusive, trauma-informed approach to student health benefits everyone. Asha Puri December 5, 2024 A s a sophomore at Howard University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), I have witnessed firsthand how our college campus … Read More