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Tough conversations provide opportunities for pain and conflict, but also for growth and healing, “Dear Therapist” writes. Bianca Bagnarelli Editor’s Note: With Lori Gottlieb on book leave, Rebecca J. Rosen, the editor of “Dear Therapist,” is filling in as The Atlantic’s “Dear Therapist” archivist, pointing readers to some of Lori’s …

Some people were outraged that Vanessa Williams performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the song known as the Black National Anthem, for this year’s televised Capitol Fourth celebration on Sunday (July 4). Critics, fuming at PBS’s holiday broadcast event, called it divisive and un-American, according to the New York Post. …

Ten years ago, Smith tried to retire from being a sheriff deputy. But he immediately missed the work so he returned after a few months. Now, he says he will only retire “when the good lord says so,” according to CNN. Smith decided to join the police force in the …

Photo: Frank Franklin II (AP) In 2005, Reggie Bush was about the closest thing to God in the flesh. I’m not alone in that observation either, as evidenced by him being named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, a two-time consensus All-American, a two​-time Pac-10 Offensive Player …

Nick Cannon and model Alyssa Scott on Saturday (July 3) announced the birth of their baby boy.  The child, named Zen and the seventh for the TV personality, was born on June 23rd.  Scott posted an adorable black-and-white photo of herself and the baby on Instagram on July 3.  RELATED: …

On the evening of August 6, 2008, on a remote island in Alaska’s Aleutian chain, the side of a volcano began crumbling into the turquoise waters of its crater lake. Gulls fled from the falling rock. The wind whistled around Chris Ford as he peered over the lip of the …

Phylicia Rashad apologized to the Howard University community for her recent tweet supporting Bill Cosby’s sexual assault case being overturned, according to CNN. In a written statement to students, faculty, and parents, Rashad — who is the university’s newest dean — also showed support for survivors of sexual violence. “My …

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush ignited fireworks on Sunday (July 4) social media for her Fourth of July tweet. “When they say that the 4th of July is about American freedom, remember this: the freedom they’re referring to is for white people,” the Missouri Democrat said. “This land is stolen land …

Bill Cosby supported his former co-star Phylicia Rashad after Howard University, where she’s a dean of fine arts, disavowed her tweet celebrating his release from prison for sexual assault. “Howard University you must support ones Freedom of Speech (Ms. Rashad), which is taught or suppose to be taught everyday at …

Mahogany L. Browne is a poet, “author, organizer, and educator” from Brooklyn, N.Y. who knows a thing or two about fostering a sense of community. Browne serves as the Executive Director of JustMedia, which is a “literacy initiative designed to support the groundwork of criminal justice leaders and community members.” …