The Trump era and the rise of MAGA have left African American households caught between vigilance and exhaustion. Every headline about voter suppression, police violence, or judicial rollbacks feels personal, yet constant doomscrolling does not create safety—it corrodes it. Staying informed is essential, but drowning in outrage leaves us too drained to act.

The solution is not disengagement but discipline. African American households must create structures that allow them to absorb political information without being consumed by it. This means designating news windows, turning off alerts, discussing politics as a family rather than suffering in silence, and pairing political awareness with cultural nourishment. Protecting mental health is not a retreat—it is a strategy. In times when chaos is weaponized, resilience itself becomes resistance. Continue reading →