Today is internationally recognized as the day of cannabis. April 20th (or 4/20), is known as a day to enjoy cannabis freely and celebrate the amazing leaders who helped make legal cannabis possible. One Alpha ...
Most people have herpes. Whether it’s on the mouth, genitals or anywhere else- herpes is very common. The World Health Organization estimates that over 60% of adults aged 14 to 49 live with HSV1, a ...
Cannabis in the U.S. has been controlled by white men. From strict cannabis legislation to industry takeovers, Black women have often been snubbed from enjoying their piece of the pie. A month ago at Alpha ...
The tech industry is under a microscope right now. From privacy breaches to mass misinformation, it’s clear that technology has been a cause for concern in our society. With technology billionaires controlling most of our ...
Cannabis policies are rooted in racism. From harmful stereotyping to mass incarceration, anti-cannabis policy routinely targets Black POC. Beginning almost one hundred years ago, the term “marijuana” was popularized to associate cannabis with Mexican immigrants. ...
According to a recent study, Black women are more likely to start a business than white women and white men. The study took 12, 000 people in the U.S., and found that 17% of Black women ...
Yin Qi Xie is a 20-year-old entrepreneur making strides in the world of MMA with her company, KoStudio. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Yin Qi to hear more about her experience ...
Menstrual cups have been around for nearly a century. Invented in the 1930s, this sustainable period product only recently gained popularity. And with the rise of menstrual cups came the DivaCup. A mother-daughter duo founded ...
Period cramps suck. Even at their mildest, it can often feel like tiny knives slowly slicing at your uterus. And at their worst, it feels like a fatal heart attack charging at your abdomen. Not ...
Periods are no fun. They’re painful, distressing and come with a slew of other negative side effects and social stigmas. The social stigma around menstruation can make finding resources difficult. Many people try to avoid ...