Health + Wellness

MENtal MATTERs: Wellness for Men

Empowering Black Men's Mental Health Through Supportive Communities, Innovative Programming, Education, Advocacy, and Partnerships Article by Ken Crawford | Photography by Courtesy of MENtal MATTERs MENtal MATTERs, a nonprofit founded in July 2023, is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and prioritizing the mental health and wellness of Black men. Born from the vision and personal experiences of founder and president Dwayne Ware, who recognized a critical lack of accessible resources, MENtal...

Health + Wellness

A Journey of Self-Awareness

Fighting Cancer with Strength and Confidence from Within Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Ty Harper Photography There are really no words to describe the quiet heroes living amongst us.  And there are many of them, although their paths may be different. Some have risked helping others while endangering themselves. Others, like Ty Harper, have endured a chronic illness but emerged stronger and more resilient on the other side of it.  Ty’s life turned upside down in February 2024...

Education

Educator(s) of the Month

Rockwall ISD Names 2025 BEST Teachers of the Year Article and Photography by Rockwall Independent School District Rockwall ISD announced the 2025 Sheri Stodghill Fowler BEST Teachers of the Year, recognizing two outstanding first-year educators for their exceptional impact in the classroom.  The Best (Beginning Educators…Successful Teacher) program supports and celebrates first-year educators across the district.  Sarah Fladeland, a first-grade teacher at Ouida Springer Elementary, has been...

Health + Wellness

Straight Talk about Low Testosterone

How to Feel, Function, and Live Your Best Article by Eva Mackey Meyrat, MD | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia As a physician, one of the most common concerns I hear from my male patients—especially those over 40—is about changes in energy, mood, sexual wellness, and muscle strength. Many ask, "Could it be low testosterone?" And often, it’s a valid question. In recent years there has been a proliferation of testosterone replacement clinics that promise men a fountain of...