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 That
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 […]
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Common yet Unspoken: Uterine Fibroids and Their Toll on Black Women’s Health
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Yvette D. Clarke have introduced the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT) Act, a bill aimed at advancing uterine health initiatives like fibroids and uterine cancer, and actress Lupita Nyong’o is supporting the cause.
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Black Women Often Need More Help Fighting Postpartum Depression
No one could understand what was happening in Kay Matthews’ head, and she struggled to tell them. All she knew was that, in 2013, the stillborn birth of her daughter […]
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This U.S. Senator is Demanding Action on Black Women’s Pay Gap
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester is introducing a resolution to declare Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, highlighting the persistent pay gap between Black women and white men and the need for systemic change to address the issue.
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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.
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Black Women Face Earlier Menopause Onset and Inadequate Care
Black women experience earlier onset, more severe symptoms, and different levels of care during menopause compared to white women, due to systemic racism, socioeconomic conditions, and lack of culturally competent providers.
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“We Can’t Wait”: Lessons from the New Abortion Landscape
Despite the challenges faced by Black women in accessing abortion care due to state bans and restrictions, Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosely emphasizes the power of Black women to seek and advocate for reproductive justice, and highlights the importance of access to information and support to normalize conversations about abortion.