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Oh, Come What May

May brings a few events, holidays and fun things.

This is the month for zodiac signs Taurus and Gemini.

Happy birthday to all the bulls and twins out there.

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The birthstone of people born this month is Emerald.

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This month is National Blood Pressure Month. Roll up those sleeves and get your pressure checked! A normal blood pressure reading is around 120/80. Check out this link for more information, May is High Blood Pressure Education Month | NHLBI, NIH

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May 5th is Cinco de Mayo- This day marks a day of triumph for the Mexican army over the French army. The Battle of Puebla in 1862 was a day of victory! Celebrations are held all over the world.

8th of May is Mother’s Day- Show Mom how much you care and how much she is loved and appreciated.

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19th of May is the birthday

of Malcolm X

May 30th is Memorial Day- A day to commemorate the people who fought and died in battle.

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Mental Health

Check out Tha Du-Ja Show. This episode is about Mental Health.

Congratulations to Duquan Hicks and Aa-son Jasim for 1 year of their awareness podcast. Keep it up and much success to you both!!

Some of the topics they have covered include social injustice, dating, an interview with DJ Shakim, loose conversation, and the latest episode on Mental Health. Check out their YouTube channel, Tha Du-Ja Show to see other episodes. Enjoy!

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Domestic Violence

Enough is Enough

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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The theme for 2023 is Every1KnowsSome1. People in our lives may be in a domestic situation and we might not be aware of it. The situation is not evident, but DV happens more often than we think.

I would like to highlight a very serious and sensitive topic. Domestic violence, also called intimate partner violence. If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, please consider getting help! Do not suffer in silence.

Know the signs

  • If you are being put down or called names and insulted
  • Partner tries to stop or discourage you from seeing friends and/or relatives. Doesn’t want you to go to work or school
  • Shows physical violence by hurting you, your children or pets in the home
  • Partner is possessive and always makes accusations of you being unfaithful
  • Apologizes for their bad behavior and says it won’t happen again
  • Tries to control what you wear and where you go

Please see the number and link for more information.

1-800-799-7233

https://www.thehotline.org

Domestic Violence Enough is Enough was updated/October 2023