As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I often observe the intersection of mental health, social injustice, and citizenship rights in my practice. Birthright citizenship, established by the 14th Amendment, grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Ratified in 1868, the 14th Amendment was pivotal in addressing injustices faced by formerly enslaved individuals.

Twenty twenty-five (2025) was a Year of Impact for Alden Baptist Church at 649 State Street, Springfield, MA. Echoes of celebration resounded within the historic church and the surrounding community as the congregation welcomed in a new pastor. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Rev Shawn M. Jiles, MDiv was installed as the 6th Pastor of…

Welcome back to Can You Dig It? your first stop for learning from my mistakes so you can grow with confidence. During these cold winter months, we get a chance to slow down and look at what are some things we can do to improve our growth for the upcoming season. This month, I wanted…

When the Trump Administration speaks about violence against Christians in Nigeria, the language is unmistakably moral. Extremist attacks are condemned. Religious freedom is invoked. Military assistance and security cooperation are framed as necessary acts of conscience. The U.S., we are told, is standing up for persecuted African Christians. But history demands a harder question: Is…