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Photo Essay: Celebrating 150 Years of the Preakness Stakes
An inside look at the yearly pageant—from the horses and jockeys to the partiers in the infield—through photojournalist J.M. Giordano's black-and-white lens.
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Author and Mental Health Advocate Kevin Shird on Baltimore’s Need for Accessible Trauma Care
"I know firsthand the impacts of trauma and stigma on one’s decision-making and how it has hindered communities of color from seeking treatment and counseling," writes Shird, who survived street violence and prison with the help of therapy. "I want to help tear down those barriers."
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Kevin Shird’s New Book Makes a Compelling Case for Access to Mental Health Resources in Prison
In 'A Life For a Life,' the formerly incarcerated author examines his struggles with PTSD, as well as those of former cellmate.
