Mychal Denzel Smith

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Gratitude Through Acknowledgment – The reFRESH

Art by @artbyciara for the All My Relations podcast Written by Jackson Bird In this special early edition of the reFRESH, we’re acknowledging the complexity and heaviness of this week’s holidays, and of the year overall, but finding strength in shared narratives. What we’re checking out… While every day is a good day to practice being a […]

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Rest, Rejuvenate, Resist – The reFRESH

quietcreature

Art by Quiet Creature Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re honing skills to keep ourselves and each other going––skills that absolutely include rest and self-forgiveness. What we’re checking out… Today is Rosh Hashana, the start of the Jewish New Year, and whether you celebrate or not, this weekend could be a good time to pause […]

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Celebrate Essential Workers This Weekend – The reFRESH

Mer Young for Dear Frontline

Art by Mer Young for Dear Frontline Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re reflecting on the true meaning of Labor Day and staying cognizant of how the internet is changing us as a society. What we’re checking out… As we kick off Labor Day weekend, let’s not forget about domestic workers who are systemically underpaid […]

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And The Heat Goes On – The reFRESH

Art by FRESH Speaker Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya as part of an initiative with NYC Health + Hospitals Arts in Medicine program to create murals for healthcare centers around New York City. Written by Jackson Bird This week we’re riding out the heatwave meteorologically, politically, and culturally. What we’re checking out Many parts of the United States were […]

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Making the Rest of 2020 Count – The reFRESH

“Stronger Than Ever” art by Dia Pacheco Written by Jackson Bird As we pass the halfway mark of 2020, we’re reflecting on what our present means for our future and taking a look at what actions will take us to a better tomorrow. What we’re checking out As calls to defund the police continue and some […]

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