J.C. Williams' love for the holidays was often overshadowed by depleted bank accounts and depleted energy. But these self-care tips helped him to keep himself moving toward self-love and spiritual purpose during the most wonderful time of the year.  

Seasonal depression can quietly bring about feelings of fatigue, depression, and social withdrawal — things we already know require regular self-care practices to manage and navigate. Here are a few things to try to navigate the season. 

As I evolved as a man, I recognized these questions driving me — what kind of man, husband, and (God willing) father do I aspire to be? Now, where can I find those answers? I can honestly say I’ve been blessed to find those answers in experiences like Black Love Summit.

Yes, I wanted my mom to still love me, but I needed her to love me. I wanted to know that by opening up about this part of my life she could actually love me more fully.

These spaces are a blessing to me, and I know that. That as a man who had not seen a marriage up close growing up, these couples’ willingness to open up about their relationships gives me insight I’d rather not live without. 

If therapy has taught me anything, it’s that mental health is a practice. It’s not something you do to get it over with, but rather something you will continue to strive toward as life comes at you.

The way that we counter the narratives about Black men is by sharing and elevating the narratives of the opposite.

Over the past five seasons, Nic has illustrated hard-hitting realities that Black boys and young men face every day, including police brutality, and searching for a greater purpose. This season, he’s helping us interrogate the intersection of masculinity and intimacy. 

Without a doubt, Black men in America have and do navigate a unique challenge — balancing the many demands of masculinity and racial oppression at the same time. We need to check in with ourselves, and our self-care daily. 

From work to keeping up with current events, life can be some overwhelming ish. My practice of self-care isn’t something I can afford to lose.

Black Love's IGTV Series "Man to Man" is now a podcast! Learn more and get to know Black Love’s General Manager David Wasicki here. 

Tabitha & Chance show us the ins and outs of the relationship, partnership, and friendship that we have grown to love via social media is all the way real! 

If you're unable to join civil rights protests, this writer offers solutions to mobilize your activism beyond the front lines.

With the hope of brighter days ahead politically and socially, we here at env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud are thinking of how to make this holiday season memorable for a special guy in your life.

If there was ever a time for us to rejoice in and refill the love we share, it’s now, and the virtual Black Love Summit will help us do just that.

This powerhouse family is driving a tremendous effort to empower Black communities, calling on millions to reclaim their rights and organize for change.

Jared Williams didn’t start the year thinking he’d be moving across the country to follow his dreams within months.  Then, a pandemic hit.  

env-blacklove-blstagepr.kinsta.cloud Contributor Jared Williams breaks down 6 books that helped educate him on institutionalized racism in America.

This writer revisits 'Black Love' season 3 and reflects on the seven lessons he learned about building a healthy, long-lasting partnership.

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