The National Alliance on MENTAL Health says African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious psychological distress than members of other racial groups. How should we approach the holidays if sadness, grief, or dysfunction are a part of our lives? How do we recognize and address the impact of unrealistic expectations? Carol Daniel sits down with therapist Candice Cox to discuss a few strategies for handling the holiday blues this year.

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https://www.ninepbs.org/blogs/science/mental-wellbeing/

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https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-black-women

https://news.llu.edu/health-wellness/cumulative-stress-african-american-men-may-contribute-prostate-cancer-health-disparity

https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine/online-exclusives/article/aca-participates-in-congressional-hearing-on-the-mental-health-of-black-men-and-boys

Education in St. Louis’ urban community has suffered in recent years. The St. Louis NAACP has recently filed a complaint with the federal government to help address the literacy crisis that Black students are facing.

Private institutions in St. Louis City, like Marian Middle School, have been very successful in helping young Black girls beat the odds in education. Mary Elizabeth Grimes, President of Marian Middle, stops by to discuss why she loves what she does and the needs of Black youth today in the schools to move forward

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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/st-louis-naacp-files-civil-rights-complaint-over-low-literacy-rates-among-black-students

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/it-s-a-crisis-advocates-make-new-push-to-boost-literacy-in-st-louis-area/article_c42f86cf-83ea-553c-b37e-cb6879bf6f9c.html

Kevin Bryant is the Developer, Founder, and President of Kingsway Development LLC. He stops by to discuss the problems many Black neighborhoods face, such as vacant buildings and a lack of resources to maintain them. He has switched careers to address and do his part in solving this problem.

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