“Social workers get forgotten because we work in so many settings. This is the ongoing conversation about us streamlining that and being seen as leaders in disaster…… Read more “A Black Social Worker Discusses The Forgotten Profession During COVID-19”
Author: anopensecret
Educator.
Freelance Writer.
Social Worker.
Nigerian-American.
Centering black bodies regarding wellness, relationships, and love.
A Black Emergency Services Tech Shares Stories From the Front Lines
According to NENA 911 Association, an estimated 240 million calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year. Since the beginning of quarantine, we collectively have heard…… Read more “A Black Emergency Services Tech Shares Stories From the Front Lines”
A Black Nurse Talks About Serving Her Community Amidst Pandemics and Protests
“Each of us, right here, right now—we are the resistance.” ― Jaye L. Knight Resistance comes in many forms. I continue to use my platform to amplify…… Read more “A Black Nurse Talks About Serving Her Community Amidst Pandemics and Protests”
A Black Therapist Shares How She is Helping Her Community Cope During COVID-19
“There are many ways of getting strong, sometimes talking is the best way.” ― Andre Agassi, Open On March 01, 2020, Donald Trump declared a National State of Emergency…… Read more “A Black Therapist Shares How She is Helping Her Community Cope During COVID-19”
A Black Doula Discusses Helping New Moms During COVID-19
“When a doula and a physician are working in sync to provide both the best care and the best experience for the patient, mothers get to experience…… Read more “A Black Doula Discusses Helping New Moms During COVID-19”
The First Thirty Days.
April 12, 2020 – 30 days of living in quarantine. 30 days since I rode the bus and train to my office. 30 days I’ve spent unexpectedly…… Read more “The First Thirty Days.”
Jhene Aiko: Chilombo & Toxic Relationships
‘The Worst’ is one of my favorite Jhene Aiko songs. ‘Everybody’s like He’s no item Please don’t like em He don’t wife em He one nights em…… Read more “Jhene Aiko: Chilombo & Toxic Relationships”
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: A Look Back at Kim & Diddy
I had been meaning to write about Diddy and the late Kim Porter for some time now (The topic of death is not the easiest thing to…… Read more “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: A Look Back at Kim & Diddy”
Welcome to 2020.
So we made it, ‘The Roaring 20s’ …how weird! Every time I think of that phrase it reminds me of this musical I was in during 9th…… Read more “Welcome to 2020.”
Black Men Weigh In On What They Learned About Love in Their Twenties
We thought we knew the ins and outs of falling in love. Little did we know that all of our attempts at falling would change who we…… Read more “Black Men Weigh In On What They Learned About Love in Their Twenties”
