National Immunization Month Blog Post 2023
Growing up, I never looked forward to my parents telling me it was time for my back to school doctor’s appointment. The physical check up...
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Sierra Strong
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Black Business Awareness Month Blog Post 2023
Since August of 2004, the month of August has been recognized as “Black Business Awareness Month.” Originally founded by Frederick E....
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Sierra Strong
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Minority Mental Health’s Importance as an Aspiring Social Worker
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was created to “bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minority...
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Sierra Strong
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Are You Socially Well?
The month of July is also known as “Social Wellness Month” meaning the month is set to put a focus on social relationships, both the...
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Jewel Woodard
Jul 3, 20234 min read
COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence and the Black Community: Opportunities for Social Workers?
Approximately 14 percent of all COVID-19 deaths have been among Black Americans, while they represent 12.6 percent of the population...
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Sierra Strong
Jun 26, 20231 min read
National Caribbean American Heritage Month Blog Post
The month of June is known as National Caribbean American Heritage Month in both the United States and Jamaica. Being an intern at...
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Sierra Strong
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Music Gives Strength-African-American Music Appreciation Month
Before doing my monthly research for Princesses and Ladies Inc., I did not know the true impact that African American Music had on the...
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Sierra Strong
May 22, 20232 min read
Summer’s Hot Topic of Water Safety
As summer takes full effect and the weather begins to warm up, so does the water. Whether it is your grandmother’s inground pool, the...
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Sierra Strong
May 8, 20232 min read
Military Appreciation Month: Appreciating all Aspects
The Month of May is National Military Appreciation Month, and although I have not been directly part of a military family I do have...
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Sierra Strong
Apr 24, 20232 min read
“Stress,” What Comes to Mind When you Hear the Term?
Stress is defined as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations.” (World Health Organization, 2023). A definition...
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Sierra Strong
Apr 16, 20232 min read
The Cons of Swiping Right or Left
With the ever changing world of technology and dating the introduction of apps like Bumble, Tinder, OkCupid, etc have become the go to...
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Sierra Strong
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Your Disability Does Not Define You
The month of March is National Disabilities Awareness Month. During this month I wanted to take some time to emphasize some individuals...
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Sierra Strong
Mar 13, 20232 min read
How Social Work Month will Become a Month for Me
March is Social Work Month, meaning it is a time to spread awareness on what social workers do as well as appreciate their work. March is...
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Sierra Strong
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Be a Part of Preventing: The Big C
Did you know that 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year, and 1/3 of people will have cancer in their lifetime...
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Sierra Strong
Feb 13, 20232 min read
“What does Black History Month Mean to You”?
As February begins, so has Black History Month, which is a time to remember, emphasize, and celebrate the achievements and contributions...
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Sierra Strong
Feb 4, 20231 min read
How to be Your Best Self Through Mind-Body Wellness
Although International Mind-Body Wellness Day was January 3rd, I wanted to write about the importance of our mind and body wellness. Our...
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Sierra Strong
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Three Ways to Stay on Top of Your Cervical Health
What better time to educate women on cervical health than in January, also known as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Although it may not...
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Sierra Strong
Jan 16, 20232 min read
The History Behind Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the United States
As the month of January begins, so does the focus on making individuals aware of Human Trafficking and what we as a nation, community,...
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Ashley Blosmore
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Stress and our Mental Health
Have you ever felt like easy tasks are now harder to complete? Do you feel overwhelmed? Have you become more forgetful than usual? If you...
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Chazlin Davila
Apr 25, 20222 min read
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
For those of you who don’t know, April is Sexual Assault Awarness Month. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to...
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