Opinion

Why Our “New Normal” Feels Anything But

The US surpassed one million deaths from COVID-19 in early May and appears to be…

Pirates & Mermaids: Depp/Heard trial reminds us there’s an epidemic of domestic violence within the pandemic

While the public is mesmerized by the court room spectacle of Captain Jack Sparrow versus…

Bereavement Policies Should Give Employees More Space to Grieve

“We are certainly right now in this country out of the pandemic phase,” Dr. Fauci…

Self-Care for Sexual Assault Survivors

Another round of assault allegations are surfacing from survivors, this time, against boxing star Oscar De…

Multilingualism is a societal responsibility, not an individual feat

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently undergoing a month-long review of…

Health Is Wealth

Without good health, everything is more difficult, maybe even impossible. Most doctors recommend eating less…

Asian American rage and why we must roar as if our lives depend on it

It’s May, Asian Pacific American Heritage month. As a sobering reminder, 2022 is the year…

The Winner Is: Art Club Continues Legacy of Supporting Black Women Artists

The image of the struggling artist is historic and ongoing. In particular, Black women artists…

When Compromise is No Longer an Option

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”  paraphrased from…

Stepping Down is not in the Playbook of Manly-Man Leadership

Stepping down from power is not in the playbook of manly-man leadership, which has no…

Protect The Pump: Working New Mother MDs and DOs Need Support

Frontier Airlines recently settled a lawsuit brought by breastfeeding and lactating employees who had been told to wait…

Black Women Deserve More: Standing Up In Work and Life For Fairness

“How long shall the fair daughters of Africa be compelled to bury their minds and…

See Me Run: Erase Women’s Invisibility in Sports After Age 50

At 48 I ran my first marathon with one of my students who was less…

Same Old Song: Denial Doesn’t Erase Accountability

“Thank you, God, for showing me my enemies,” Jussie Smollett declares in a new song he released…

THE US IS FAILING WORKING MOTHERS AND OUR BABIES

I moved to the US from Canada 5 years ago, long before I considered becoming…