Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Have you ever seen two people who were about to fight, and they did everything but fight? I mean, they took off their jackets. They traded verbal jabs. They postured and got in a fighting stance, but when it came down to it, they were praying someone would […]
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Silence is Golden
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi I was once told the best quality about a cup is its emptiness. Not its size. Not its color. Not its handle. Not its special design. But the emptiness. It’s the hollow part that makes the cup useful. If it’s empty, it can be filled. But it must […]
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Listening to Yesterday
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi One of the most powerful scenes in the movie “Black Panther” is when T’Challa goes to the realm of the ancestors to talk to his father after he is crowned King and Black Panther. He meets his father, T’Chaka, and tells him how much he loves him and […]
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The S Word
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Kweku Akyirefi Amoasi Why are we afraid to talk about Suicide? It happens all the time. We talk about murder (homicide) daily. We see it on the local and national news daily. In Wisconsin, there were 227 murders committed in 2022 and 263 in 2023. Now compare that to the number […]
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Appreciate the Journey
Kweku’s Korner By Alisia Moutry, Ph.D., President/CEO 4AM Consulting, LLC In life, we all embark on numerous journeys—career moves, relationships, friendships, spiritual growth, personal development, health changes, and challenges. For African American communities, these journeys often carry additional layers of responsibility, resilience, and perseverance. The key to sustaining our mental wellness through it all is […]
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It’s About THAT Time!!!
Kweku’s Korner Preparing for the Upcoming School Year – Part TWO Focus: Mental Wellness: Non-Tangible Tools for the Back-To-School Toolbox By Stacey O. Smith Educational Consultant Blaquesmith, LLC The start of a new school year brings a mix of emotions for both parents and children— excitement, anxiety, hope, and maybe even a bit of nervousness. […]
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The Importance of Being Your Own Best Friend
Kweku’s Korner By Ravneet K. I have the perfect best friend: myself. I learned early on the importance of self-companionship, thanks to my parents instilling a strong sense of self, focus, and drive within me. In an era where many, especially teens, conform to societal pressures, I chose to embrace my individuality, creating my own […]
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The Weight of the Appointed: When Family Bonds Break Under Final Wishes
Kweku’s Korner By Dr. Synthia Michelle Doaks There is a silent, soul-wrenching burden that often falls on one child when aging or ailing parents begin the process of end-of-life care. It is the “responsible” child who is appointed power of attorney, executor of the will, trustee, or healthcare surrogate. On paper, these roles seem like […]
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Youth Career Programs Increase Mental Health
Kweku’s Korner By Kelly S Felder and Kellianne Felder Independence is a major goal for many young people. However, achieving true independence requires trust, emotional growth, and mental maturity. One of the most common requests from teens is the desire to leave home and get a job. For many, this feels like the first real […]
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Understanding Your Black Male Teen
Kweku’s Korner By Ethan Moore Like many Black male teens in Milwaukee, I am stressed and stressed not only by the regular casualties of being a teen, like school, sometimes social issues, and mental health. But as well as being an African American, I was also under the pressure of simply being Black in one […]
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