Making Strides of Canton
The American Cancer Society hosts an annual walk in support of breast cancer awareness month. Avery Savage has the story.
Downtown Canton First Friday
Sexual violence remains underreported in the United States
Reported sexual assault and violence remain significantly lower compared to other reported violent crimes in the United States. The number of rape and sexual assaults reported has maintained low over the past two years. Compared to other violent crimes committed and reported within the U.S., rape and sexual assault often go unreported to authority. Women and people assigned female at birth have dealt with oppression from governing bodies and authority for decades. The current topic of discussion has been the…
Suicidal tendencies are more common among those who identify as LGBTQ+ and psychologists discuss why
Suicidality within the LGBTQ+ community is more common compared to suicidality of heterosexual individuals. Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are more at risk to self-harm, have a mental illness or have heightened suicide attempts because of their identity. “You don’t have to be trained in mental health or be a part of the community, but just showing support and making a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to feel valid is big,” Kristen Pepera, executive director of Colors+ counseling services…
Recent social media fashion trends have normalized overconsumption and fast fashion today
Fast fashion consumption has risen in popularity due to social media fashion trends. Experts share the negative impacts fast fashion has on the environment and provide tips to improve sustainability practices. Fast fashion is the mass production of cheap, poor quality, disposable clothing which is often created in sweatshops in other countries, and shipped to the U.S. Online shopping and social media have made fast fashion more normalized. Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing, a Kent State University assistant fashion professor and fashion merchandising…
Woman quits full-time job to pursue her creative passion at her small business.
Amy Skiles discusses her big career leap from being a full-time banker to full-time business owner. She has a passion for upcycling furniture and painting.