Maria Veres

Lucille Clifton wanted her children to read and enjoy books featuring Black protagonists, but in the 1960s and 1970s, there weren’t many to choose from—so she wrote her own.

Avoiding nasty viruses this winter doesn’t mean you have to avoid your workouts, too. With a few simple precautions, you can keep yourself and your community healthy while you stay fit.

Understanding what’s going on in our heads may not make our quirky behaviors go away but practicing good self-care can help restore bandwidth and keep us centered during these challenging days.