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.
Category: Women
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.
Posted inHealth
Things You Wish You Knew about Menopause
Menopause is often a taboo topic, with many women not being educated about it in school, leading to a lack of awareness and understanding of its symptoms and phases.
Posted inFeatures
Elizabeth Wattley’s Forest Forward Revitalization
Elizabeth Wattley has revitalized the Forest Forward Theatre in South Dallas, investing $17 million in Black-owned businesses and utilizing 78% of the contracts with Black-owned and minority-owned businesses.
Posted inCommunity
International Women’s Month Spotlight on Local LGBTQ+ Advocate and Resource Center CEO Cece Cox
Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.
Posted inEvents
Deseri Kelley Takes the Fashion World by Storm with DESERI – A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
Deseri Kelley, founder of luxury handbag company DESERI, has proven her passion and perseverance by launching an impressive brand and holding a successful fashion show in Dallas, marking a historic moment as the first Black woman to own a designer handbag store in the mall’s 40 year history.
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Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Respecting Style, Beauty of Black Women
Black women’s influence on fashion and beauty is undeniable, yet their styles and culture are often appropriated and not appreciated, leading to the erasure of their contributions and the perpetuation of systemic discrimination.