In a soul-stirring conversation with Dallas Weekly, Dr. Ruthie Olumba shares the personal losses that shaped her calling, the urgent health truths Black women must confront, and why reclaiming our bodies and mental health is the ultimate act of self-love. From navigating grief to building trust with doctors, her message this National Minority Health Month is clear: healing starts with knowledge, vulnerability, and radical self-care.
Category: Women
Posted inHealth
Being Well in an Age of Health Misinformation
Navigating healthcare systems can be challenging, especially for Black communities, but learning how to evaluate sources and incorporate simple habits such as nutrition, movement, hydration, and sleep can help promote better quality of life.
Posted inLifestyle
Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas: A Fast-Growing Sisterhood Empowering Women Through Wellness, Connection, and Community
The Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas has blossomed from a simple concept into a dynamic and multifaceted network with nearly 2,000 members, offering a supportive space for women to pursue fitness goals, cultivate personal and professional growth, and build meaningful connections.
Posted inWomen
Property Is Power: Black Women Leading the Charge in Homeownership
Black women are making significant strides in homeownership, outpacing other demographics and making up 27% of all Black homebuyers, despite facing numerous systemic hurdles.
Posted inHomepage
South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit led by founder Tramonica Brown, is working to engage the community in social justice, civic engagement, and financial literacy through outreach, activism, and volunteerism.
Posted inHealth
Crisis to Care: 5 Charts on Black Maternal Health Progress
Black women in the US are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, but improvements in maternal health care, such as the expansion of certified midwives, doulas, and prenatal care, are being made to improve the quality of care Black birthing people receive.
Posted inWord In Black
7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and de-stress this spring by engaging in activities such as touch grass, unplug to replenish, breathe and stretch, curate spring reading, share a meal at home, tend to their temple, and practice mini moments of mindfulness.
Posted inSports
Dallas Wings’ No. 1 Pick Sets Stage for Franchise Revival in WNBA Draft
The Dallas Wings have the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, which could be used to build a dynamic backcourt with Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers, while the lottery is designed to promote competitive balance and provide struggling franchises with a path to revitalization.
Posted inCulture
Who Will Preserve the History of Black Women in South Dallas? Honoring the Archival Work of Marilyn Clark
Marilyn Clark is a legend and master archivist who has been preserving and sharing the history of South Dallas for decades, and is currently working to preserve the legacy of Black women in the area.
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Dallas Examiner’s ‘Great Conversation’ Honors Women Leaders for Community Impact
The Dallas Examiner and Vision Team hosted the second annual “Great Conversation” to celebrate Women’s History Month and honor ten exceptional women from the Dallas-Fort Worth area whose leadership, service, and advocacy are transforming communities across the region.