Dr. Cheryl Williamson, a wife, mother, speaker, life coach, author, and producer, is empowering women, especially Black women, through her work, highlighting the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and community building.
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Posted inHealth
Have a smoke-free Thanksgiving:Â The dangers of cigar smokingÂ
Smoking cigars can lead to serious health risks, including lung cancer, heart disease, and dental problems, and secondhand smoke can also cause long-term health issues for family members, so it is important to prioritize health and safety during holiday gatherings.
Posted inWord In Black
A Tangled Web: Food Equity, Environmental Racism, and Reproductive Health in Black Communities
April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. In the United States, women in communities of color are left with unequal birthrights, as a history of systemic racism threatens their reproductive health.
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The Overcomer
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction There’s a street adage that says if a brother is looking for a good haircut, all he needs to do is walk in a shop and […]
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Black Men, Toxic Masculinity and Its Casualties
The expectations for Black men can carry a hefty weight, having a detrimental effect on not just them, but those they love. What is the measure of this pressure, and […]
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Feeling Healthy Isn’t Being Healthy
It may come as no surprise, but just because you feel healthy doesn’t mean you are healthy. Recent studies have shown that women are far more likely to visit the […]
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Supporting Aviators’ Dreams, Meet Christina Flores
By LaToya Henry Service First A Los Angeles, California native and daughter of a firefighter, service was always at the forefront for Christina Flores. She received a degree in electrical […]
Posted inArt
The Black Woman-Owned Art Galleries of Dallas
By Brianna Patt & Alicia Wilson A look at the path and growth of some of DFW’s best art galleries owned by Black women. Daisha Board Gallery Missy Burton Young […]
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A Letter from the Editor
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. It’s true, I really thought about a career change after my chat with Christina Flores, Global Head of Aviation Recruiting and Programs at American […]
Posted inOpinion
“A Woman’s Word”Â
By Cheryl Polote Williamson Ladies, this is a public service announcement! When we take the time to show up for ourselves, it empowers our purpose and creates more significant opportunities […]