The Melanin Initiative

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Our vision is to be the premiere nursing voice for the promotion and enrichment of health literacy for Communities of Color Our mission: * Make the healthcare industry accessible to Black and Brown communities by discussing trends with clinicians from around the world. * Simplify medical language regarding diseases, diagnosis, treatments, and the patient experience. * Provide a safe space to ask questions and have concerns addressed through unbiased dialogue.

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The Emotional Weight of Living With Kidney Disease and Dialysis

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The Emotional Weight of Living With Kidney Disease and Dialysis The Melanin Initiative and Somone Washington

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How to Pass the NCLEX After You Have Already Failed Once

How to Pass the NCLEX After You Have Already Failed Once The Melanin Initiative

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The Real Reason Trauma Makes You Feel Overworked, Guilty, and Emotionally Drained

The Real Reason Trauma Makes You Feel Overworked, Guilty, and Emotionally Drained The Melanin Initiative

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Is Your Skin, Hair, or Nails Different? Here's Why

Is Your Skin, Hair, or Nails Different? Here's Why The Melanin Initiative

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International Nurses Face This When Moving to Western Healthcare

International Nurses Face This When Moving to Western Healthcare The Melanin Initiative

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HPV Has No Symptoms for Most People. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous!

HPV Has No Symptoms for Most People. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous! The Melanin Initiative

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GLP-1 Medications: Who Really Needs Them?

GLP-1 Medications: Who Really Needs Them? The Melanin Initiative

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Feeling Nervous About Medical Cannabis? This Dispensary 101 Episode Will Put You at Ease!

Feeling Nervous About Medical Cannabis? This Dispensary 101 Episode Will Put You at Ease! The Melanin Initiative

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You're Not Broken, You Were Parentified: Here's Why

You're Not Broken, You Were Parentified: Here's Why The Melanin Initiative

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Why Diabetes Management Looks Different for Every Body

Why Diabetes Management Looks Different for Every Body The Melanin Initiative

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The Art + Science Career That Changes Everything About Healthcare

The Art + Science Career That Changes Everything About Healthcare The Melanin Initiative

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From REJECTION to REDIRECTION in Nursing

From REJECTION to REDIRECTION in Nursing The Melanin Initiative

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How to Protect Your Peace When You’re Emotionally Overwhelmed

How to Protect Your Peace When You’re Emotionally Overwhelmed The Melanin Initiative

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What Every Nurse Should Know About Diabetes Specialization

What Every Nurse Should Know About Diabetes Specialization The Melanin Initiative

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Razor Bumps FIXED: The Real Solution for Smooth, Even Skin (No More Painful Shaving!)

Razor Bumps FIXED: The Real Solution for Smooth, Even Skin (No More Painful Shaving!) The Melanin Initiative

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How Emotional Stress Can Trigger Autoimmune Disease

How Emotional Stress Can Trigger Autoimmune Disease The Melanin Initiative

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Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference?

Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference? The Melanin Initiative

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Nurses in Space? The Future of Healthcare Starts Here!

Nurses in Space? The Future of Healthcare Starts Here! The Melanin Initiative

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What No One Tells You About Life After Breast Cancer Recovery

What No One Tells You About Life After Breast Cancer Recovery The Melanin Initiative

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Vitamin D vs. Breast Cancer: The Truth

Vitamin D vs. Breast Cancer: The Truth The Melanin Initiative

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The Secret to Surviving PA, Nursing, or Medical School

The Secret to Surviving PA, Nursing, or Medical School The Melanin Initiative

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Mammograms Explained in Simple Words!

Mammograms Explained in Simple Words! The Melanin Initiative

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The Shocking Truth About Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

The Shocking Truth About Becoming a Nurse Practitioner The Melanin Initiative

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Will You Go Bald? Here’s How to Know

Will You Go Bald? Here’s How to Know The Melanin Initiative

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The TRUTH About Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

The TRUTH About Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) The Melanin Initiative

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Before You Medicate: What Every Parent Should Ask About ADHD!

Before You Medicate: What Every Parent Should Ask About ADHD! The Melanin Initiative

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Sleep Apnea EXPLAINED: The Hidden Danger in Your Bedroom

Sleep Apnea EXPLAINED: The Hidden Danger in Your Bedroom The Melanin Initiative

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Pap Smears & HPV—What Your Doctor May Not Have Told You

Pap Smears & HPV—What Your Doctor May Not Have Told You The Melanin Initiative

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What It’s Really Like to Live with Sickle Cell Disease

What It’s Really Like to Live with Sickle Cell Disease The Melanin Initiative

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Your Guide to Sexually Transmitted Infections: Risks, Prevention & How to Talk to Your Partner

Your Guide to Sexually Transmitted Infections: Risks, Prevention & How to Talk to Your Partner The Melanin Initiative

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Psoriasis Is NOT Just a Skin Issue — Here’s the Truth!

Psoriasis Is NOT Just a Skin Issue — Here’s the Truth! The Melanin Initiative

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What Causes UTIs? Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Explained

What Causes UTIs? Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Explained The Melanin Initiative

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The Truth About Bipolar Disorder—And Why We’re Not Talking About It

The Truth About Bipolar Disorder—And Why We’re Not Talking About It The Melanin Initiative

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Is It Just Burnout... Or Your Thyroid?

Is It Just Burnout... Or Your Thyroid? The Melanin Initiative

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If You’re Peeing More Than 8x a Day, Watch This ASAP! (BPH Explained)

If You’re Peeing More Than 8x a Day, Watch This ASAP! (BPH Explained) The Melanin Initiative

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Medical School vs Reality: What You NEED To Know

Medical School vs Reality: What You NEED To Know The Melanin Initiative

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Are You Suffering From Vicarious Trauma? Here’s How to Know

Are You Suffering From Vicarious Trauma? Here’s How to Know The Melanin Initiative

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DNP Degree Confusion? Here’s What You REALLY Need to Know in 2025

DNP Degree Confusion? Here’s What You REALLY Need to Know in 2025 The Melanin Initiative

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Addictions You Don’t Realize You Have (And How to Heal Them)

Addictions You Don’t Realize You Have (And How to Heal Them) The Melanin Initiative

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Why Your Weight Might Be Affecting Your Fertility (And What You Can Do Now)

Why Your Weight Might Be Affecting Your Fertility (And What You Can Do Now) The Melanin Initiative

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Freedom Is a Paradox: A Commencement Speech for Future Leaders - Jayden Aubryn, LISCW

Freedom Is a Paradox: A Commencement Speech for Future Leaders - Jayden Aubryn, LISCW The Melanin Initiative

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Inside The Doula Lab: A Safe Space Changing Lives One Family at a Time

Inside The Doula Lab: A Safe Space Changing Lives One Family at a Time The Melanin Initiative

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You Can’t Build a 6-Figure Business With a 3-Figure Mindset

You Can’t Build a 6-Figure Business With a 3-Figure Mindset The Melanin Initiative

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Class of 2025 | Stand Strong in Your Story

Class of 2025 | Stand Strong in Your Story The Melanin Initiative

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How to Support Someone After Pregnancy Loss

How to Support Someone After Pregnancy Loss The Melanin Initiative

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Uncover The Truth About Black Pride

Uncover The Truth About Black Pride The Melanin Initiative

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Weight Loss MEDS: Scary Side Effects or Safe? 🤔

Weight Loss MEDS: Scary Side Effects or Safe? 🤔 The Melanin Initiative

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Leaving Clinical Nursing? What Every Nurse Should Know About Academia

Leaving Clinical Nursing? What Every Nurse Should Know About Academia The Melanin Initiative

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Afraid of Surgery? Here’s What REALLY Happens When You're ‘Put Under’

Afraid of Surgery? Here’s What REALLY Happens When You're ‘Put Under’ The Melanin Initiative

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Why She Left Med School for Nursing (And Never Looked Back!)

Why She Left Med School for Nursing (And Never Looked Back!) The Melanin Initiative

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Pregnancy Loss, Burnout & Mental Health: What You NEED to Know

Pregnancy Loss, Burnout & Mental Health: What You NEED to Know The Melanin Initiative

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Feeling Stuck in Nursing? Here’s How to Break into Leadership!

Feeling Stuck in Nursing? Here’s How to Break into Leadership! The Melanin Initiative

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Is Botox Right for You? Real Talk About Personalized Aesthetics

Is Botox Right for You? Real Talk About Personalized Aesthetics The Melanin Initiative

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Why Your Child’s Eczema Won’t Go Away (And What to Do)

Why Your Child’s Eczema Won’t Go Away (And What to Do) The Melanin Initiative

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Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: The Inspiring Story of Caring 4 Us

Breaking Barriers in Healthcare: The Inspiring Story of Caring 4 Us The Melanin Initiative

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Taking Control of Your Health: How to Advocate for Personalized Care

Taking Control of Your Health: How to Advocate for Personalized Care The Melanin Initiative

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Support for Breastfeeding Moms: Nutrition, Tips & Encouragement

Support for Breastfeeding Moms: Nutrition, Tips & Encouragement The Melanin Initiative

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Unlocking Sexual Wellness: How to Feel Empowered in Your Body

Unlocking Sexual Wellness: How to Feel Empowered in Your Body The Melanin Initiative

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The Truth About Respiratory Infections—And How to Protect Yourself

The Truth About Respiratory Infections—And How to Protect Yourself The Melanin Initiative

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Loneliness in Nursing: Strategies for Social Anxiety

Loneliness in Nursing: Strategies for Social Anxiety The Melanin Initiative

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