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The Tea Consent. SEX 101: Understanding consent. » Click for more

This creative video illustrates the idea of sexual consent excellently. Respect your partner and yourself! SOURCE: Blue Seat Studios.

LGBT people of color at higher risk of poverty – Al Jazeera America » Click for more

Marissa Taylor, of Al Jazeera America, reports of discrimination and lack of legal protections put LGBT minorities at a financial disadvantage. Published April 2015. LGBT of Color – High poverty risk Article here.

Doors often CLOSED to transgender tenants search for housing – Al JAZEERA AMERICA » Click for more

Kia Gregory explores and reveals the trials of transgender folks in search of getting their most basic human needs met. Published September 25th 2015. CLOSED DOORS – transgender housing – Al Jazeera America Article

Retirement Essentials with Mary Beth Franklin – WEALTHTRACK.com PBS » Click for more

Published on September 04, 2015 Retirement essentials with award winning personal finance journalist and Social Security expert Mary Beth Franklin. Why you need a new balancing act for a secure retirement. WEALTHTRACK #1211 Broadcast on September 4, 2015 SOURCE: wealthtrack.com

What does it take to be vulnerable? by CARLO ALCOS » Click for more

Vulnerability is vital in living a fulfilling life. But in a society where this is synonymous with weakness, how does one go about it? I JUST WATCHED Brene Brown’s latest TED talk, called Listening to shame. It’s a follow up to her hugely popular talk on vulnerability, which inspired me to write this post. Dr…. Read more »

The Addiction Center – INFO on addiction, treatment, and recovery. » Click for more

The Addiction Center’s site provides information of various drugs/substances and it provides referrals to treatment programs targeted to an individual’s issues & needs. It should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, but as a reference source to discuss with a professional in getting help. THE ADDICTION CENTER WEBSITE – click to get… Read more »

To be gay, Christian, and black in Harlem – Al Jazeera America » Click for more

2014 – Writer Sarah Thomas shares the story of a young gay West African man’s fight for life and freedom. His “caged bird”  journey lands him in one America’s legendary neighborhoods Harlem, New York. It is where he discovers “the cage” is is only a bit roomer that the previous African one. To be gay,… Read more »

Coming Out: Growing Up Gay and Muslim in America – Al Jazeera America » Click for more

2014 – Edward Wyckoff Williams gives a cultural perspective of the coming out issues for gay Muslims in America.  In traditional Islam, being gay is an “unspeakable crime.” COMING OUT: GAY AND MUSLIM IN AMERICA (ARTICLE) SOURCE: america.aljezeera.com        

Rebuilding your credit history & score with mindfulness » Click for more

It can be a struggle for some people to get their financial reputation in order during tough life times. I’ve heard painful stories of how having poor/bad credit has adversely impacted the lives of truly good people who found themselves unable to find a good apartment, a good job, even finding love. Let alone good… Read more »

Understanding your FICO 8 score & its modern update – The New FICO 9 » Click for more

Your credit score influences the credit that’s available to you and the terms (interest rate, etc.) that lenders offer you. It’s a vital part of your credit health. When you apply for credit – whether for a credit card, a car loan, or a mortgage – lenders want to know what risk they’d take by… Read more »