Families can play a vital role in supporting new mothers before, during, and after childbirth by providing emotional support, helping with daily tasks, and advocating for their health and well-being.
Category: Women
Posted inSpiritual
At 94, AME Trailblazer Rev. Vivian Baker Castain Is Still Going Strong
Rev. Vivian Baker Castain became the first woman to serve as pastor in the Second Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, despite initial opposition from her Baptist relatives, and has continued to serve the church in various ways, including as a mentor to other women in ministry.
Posted inKFF Health News
More States Now Cover Doulas Through Medicaid, Even GOP Ones
More than 30 states are now reimbursing doulas through Medicaid or implementing laws to do so, which can improve health outcomes and reduce racial health disparities.
Posted inEducation
Bethune’s Legacy: The Power of Education
Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and civil rights activist, founded institutions to provide education to Black students, and served as a leader in various federal agencies, demonstrating the importance of education and knowledge in the fight for civil rights and progress.
Posted inCulture
5 Spaces for Writing the Story That Won’t Leave You Alone
Writing your story requires claiming space for yourself, whether it’s a room in your own home, a one-day retreat in your city, near water, a mountain hideaway, or a forest or woodland retreat, so that you can give yourself time to reflect and allow your story to take form.
Posted inHealth
Shedding Light on Fibroids: Breaking the Silence for Black Women’s Health
Dr. Soyini Hawkins, founder of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia, is dedicated to expanding treatment options for women with uterine fibroids, particularly Black women, and breaking the silence surrounding the condition.
Posted inSports
Alycia Baumgardner Is Fighting for Something Bigger
Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champion, is preparing for a historic all-women’s card at Madison Square Garden, where she will defend her titles and inspire millions worldwide.
Posted inBusiness
The Fight for Equal Pay: In 2025, Women Are Still Working to Catch Up
Women control an estimated $31.8 trillion of worldwide spending and are increasingly making economic decisions for their families, but despite this, the gender pay gap persists, with women earning an average of 85% of what men earn, and in 2025, women will have to work until July 10 to catch up with men’s earnings from the previous year.
Posted inKFF Health News
HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk
The Trump administration’s firing of CDC staff who worked on the contraception guidelines has left a gap in the safe prescribing of birth control for women with medical conditions, potentially putting their health at risk.
Posted inCulture
Lisa Brown Ross Named President and CEO of the African American Museum
Ross has been a champion of equity, education and cultural preservation throughout her career. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Texas at El Paso and is certified in international protocol and leadership strategy.