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Sis, the sun doesn't discriminate.

You're outside and need to be protecting that beautiful melanated skin. There's a misconception in the Black community that we don't need to wear sunscreen. Dr. Tiffany Clay, Board Certified Dermatologist based in Atlanta, , lets us know in this article that no one is immune from skin cancer.

Sunscreen is the easiest way to stay protected from harmful UV rays. Dr. Clay recommends an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen every single day on your face, neck, and the areas that are typically going to see the sun.

Here are some sunscreen options for Black women:
💜 Black Girls Sunscreen
💜 Renée Rouleau
💜 Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen
💜 Glossier Invisible Shield

Do you wear sunscreen? If so, what's your favorite brand? Let us know in the comments 👇🏽
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Every young Black person can recall their parents saying "go to college and you'll get a good job."

They failed to mention how a toxic work environment can impact your mental health.

While work PTSD is real, it's not normal. It's normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed when you have new responsibilities. However, if you're experiencing persistent symptoms, it may be time to seek help from a mental health professional.

Here are some tips to keep stress and anxiety at bay when starting a new job, provided by guest contributor, Caeriña Carbonell, .c :

📌 Ask the right questions when interviewing for new jobs
You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.

📌 Be the change you want to see
If you're ever in a managerial position, remember how you wanted to be treated by a previous manager.

📌 Document recurring incidents
When you get to the point where you need to speak to your manager about how the toxic work environment is impacting your mental health, bring the receipts.

📌 Talk to a therapist or your co-workers
An unbiased conversation about your frustrations and thoughts will help ease your mind.

📌 Leave
Always put yourself first if your company is not catering to your mental health needs.

Cheers to no longer putting our mental health on the back burner for a job. Drop a 🙌🏽 if you agree.
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