Common Ground Initiative
Melanie Plenda
Am I a patriot? Yes, and you are too.

As football season rolls in, I’m reminded of how strongly people felt, on both sides, when some NFL players took a knee during the national anthem. I remember the feelings and opinions being so intense that it ruined friendships, dominated social media and gave the impression that these highly paid athletes, mostly Black men, were unpatriotic.

I have a different view of that.

Am I a patriot? Yes, and you are too.

PTSD

Cultural Responsiveness in Mental Health: A conversation with Nicole Sublette

Cultural Responsiveness in Mental Health: A conversation with Nicole Sublette

Nicole Sublette is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, with a private practice in Manchester. Sublette primarily specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Columnist and podcast host Anthony Payton recently sat down with Sublette to discuss mental health issues and care.