The Power of Saying No| Black Women and Mental Health

WEAA | By Karsonya Wise Whitehead,

Micarie Kemp

Published July 29, 2021 at 1:23 PM EDT

BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — During Dr. Kaye’s “weekly wrap” she addresses a number of topics including Black women and mental health concerns.

The discussion comes after United States superstar gymnast, Simine Biles, withdrew from the competition at the Tokyo Games citing mental health concerns.

“The work, the extra labor that Black folks have to do in this country, is mentally, physically, emotionally and psychologically draining and taxing.” - Dr. Kaye

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From a gymnast friend regarding Simone Biles 🐐❤️ pic.twitter.com/4eWPIgi4yf
— Brandon Marino (@TheBatMarino) July 27, 2021

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Karsonya Wise Whitehead

Karsonya (Kaye) Wise Whitehead is an associate professor of Communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland and the award-winning author of Notes from a Colored Girl: The Civil War Pocket Diaries of Emilie Frances Davis; a featured Public Commentator for WYPR and Op-Ed columnist for the Baltimore Sun; a K-12 master teacher in African American History; an award-winning curriculum writer and lesson plan developer; an award-winning former Baltimore City middle school teacher; and, a three-time New York Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker.

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Micarie Kemp

Baltimore native, Micarie Kemp has always been passionate about working in the media.

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