02/19/2026
Self-care has always been political.
A radical act of preservation, resistance, and collective strength.
In the 1960s, the Black Panther Party reframed care as power, using it as a form of "counter activist burnout" and providing medical clinics, free breakfast programs, and mutual aid that nourished both body and spirit.
That legacy still matters, especially now.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the current crisis in the US, you're not alone.
Tending to your mind, body, and nervous system is not a luxury. It's necessary.
🖤 Prioritize your rest.
🖤 Seek support.
🖤 Care for yourself like you're part of something worth protecting because you are.
📖 Learn more about the roots of self-care as empowerment: https://baltimoretimes-online.com/living-well/2022/03/03/how-the-black-panthers-used-self-care-as-a-form-of-empowerment/