People of color were one of the groups who experienced disproportionately worse mental health outcomes, and in some cases, increased suicidal ideation during the pandemic. While exercising may not be the sole answer to dealing with this of course, it can make a substantial difference. It certainly did for Massy Arias.

Arias was perming and straightening her hair for years to the point that she had mild scalp psoriasis. She doesn't want her daughter to feel the need to do the same to have straight hair.