Black women in America are disproportionately affected by HIV, and fear-based prevention has failed them, so it is time to approach prevention and safety through a conversation centered on joy, agency, and pleasure.
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Prioritizing Self-Care: A Guide for Black Women to Enhance Well-Being
Black women can practice self-love and boost self-esteem by embracing their natural beauty, setting healthy boundaries, cultivating a supportive community, investing in personal growth, and engaging in self-care practices.
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Dallas’ AND-MADE by Hand Hosts Immersive Event Celebrating Black Women
AND-MADE by Hand hosted its first immersive brand experience, AND-MADE IRL, at the Golden Black Candle Lounge, creating a space that celebrated Black women and showcased the creative universe of designer Alexis Daniels.
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Breast Cancer Awareness: A Matter of Life and Death for Black Women
Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, making awareness campaigns that provide access to healthcare and promote self-preservation critical for their survival.
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Job Hunting? Here’s How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for job seekers, but users should be aware of the privacy risks and focus on networking to increase their chances of finding a job.
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Domestic Violence Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown
Black women are being killed by intimate partners at nearly triple the rate of white women, and firearms are the most common weapon used, with 9 out of 10 Black female victims being killed by someone they know.
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Ruha Benjamin: In A.I. Era, Black Women Must Reclaim Tomorrow
Ruha Benjamin, a Princeton University professor, urged Black women to reflect on the past and imagine an alternative future in order to own their collective power and create a world of racial healing, while also reminding them that individual acts of resistance can make a difference.
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Tough it Out? Been There, Done ThatÂ
Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
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Black People Reclaim Rest as Radical Resistance
Black Americans are reclaiming rest as a radical act of resistance, challenging the notion that rest is a luxury and prioritizing mental and emotional health in communities disproportionately affected by systemic stressors.
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Dr. Tchaiko Parris on Breast Cancer and the Unique Risk Factors for Black Women
Tchaiko Parris, MD is a breast radiology specialist in Green Bay, Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience. She is affiliated with Bellin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Parris spoke with the AmNews about breast cancer […]