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Maya Richard-Craven

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Latest Posts From Maya

Sharing Footage of Police Brutality on Social Media Can Do More Harm Than Good

Jan 30, 2023

Sharing Footage of Police Brutality on Social Media Can Do More Harm Than Good

Tyre Nichols is one of the latest Black people to die at the hands of police brutality.

I Started Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Tea Instead of Coffee, and It's Been So Beneficial

Oct 5, 2021

I Started Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Tea Instead of Coffee, and It's Been So Beneficial

At the age of 26, I decided to quit drinking coffee.

Why Going California Sober Didn't Work For Me

May 7, 2021

Why Going California Sober Didn't Work For Me

The idea of being California sober has become a point of national conversation after Demi Lovato revealed that she still drinks and uses some drugs in moderation.

5 Ways to Celebrate and Commemorate Arab American Heritage Month

Apr 1, 2021

5 Ways to Celebrate and Commemorate Arab American Heritage Month

There are nearly 3.5 million Arab Americans in the United States, according to the Arab American Institute.

Why This Black History Month Means More Than Ever

Feb 23, 2021

Why This Black History Month Means More Than Ever

This Black History Month has been a time to reflect on everything that has happened in the past year.

I Haven't Stopped Grieving George Floyd

Dec 16, 2020

I Haven't Stopped Grieving George Floyd

Six months ago, the world witnessed a police officer choke a man to death.

6 Steps to Take If You're in Recovery and Worried About Staying Sober During the Holidays

Dec 15, 2020

6 Steps to Take If You're in Recovery and Worried About Staying Sober During the Holidays

As a sober person, I become more concerned about maintaining my sobriety around this time of year.

How to Be an Ally to Indigenous Peoples This Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2020

How to Be an Ally to Indigenous Peoples This Thanksgiving

In school, most of us learned about Thanksgiving, the first harvest that was celebrated peacefully between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in 1621.

What It Means to Be Black and Sober Amid So Much Uncertainty and Unrest

Oct 29, 2020

What It Means to Be Black and Sober Amid So Much Uncertainty and Unrest

I was 25 years old when I decided to get sober.

Why Eboni K. Williams Joining The Real Housewives of New York Is a Huge Deal For Bravo

Oct 21, 2020

Why Eboni K. Williams Joining The Real Housewives of New York Is a Huge Deal For Bravo

American attorney and television host Eboni K. Williams will be joining the cast of The Real Housewives of New York for season 13 in 2021, making her the show's first Black cast member.

Embracing My Natural Hair Is a Form of Resistance

Oct 8, 2020

Embracing My Natural Hair Is a Form of Resistance

I wasn't raised to see childhood as a collection of innocent memories.