National Wear Red Day, a heart health awareness event, encourages Black women to wear red to raise awareness about the higher risk of cardiovascular disease in the Black community, with churches participating all month long.
Tag: Black Women
Posted inCulture
FEB 1 –Â HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, DW will share BLACK PRESS history facts that you need to know and share. Kicking this off with one of the greatest journalists […]
Posted inOpinion
Thanks, but nah…Why Black Women Are Not Ready
Black women voters have no interest in engaging with the Trump administration, as they are tired of the opposition’s unrepentant racism and the majority of white voters voting for Trump.
Posted inWord In Black
Racial Microaggressions Linked to High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A new study has found that racial microaggressions experienced by pregnant women of color in healthcare settings can trigger a rise in their blood pressure, increasing the risk of health conditions linked to maternal mortality.
Posted inHomepage
Why Black Women Need to Find Their Dopamine
Black women are encouraged to find their dopamine by prioritizing joy, pleasure, and self-care, in order to counteract the unique stressors they face and improve their physical and mental health.
Posted inHomepage
I Was Two Days Too Young to Vote in 2024
A young person reflects on the disappointment of being unable to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, but emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and advocacy to create change in their community.
Posted inCulture
Reclaiming Black Femininity
Black women are reclaiming their vulnerability and rejecting the stereotype of being “strong” as an expectation, acknowledging the complexity of their identities and embracing their multifaceted humanity.
Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents Zora Neale Hurston Festival Dallas
Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 12:00-8:00 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center for the Zora Neale Hurston Festival Dallas with book and merch, art, workshops, storytelling, live […]
Posted inHealth
Black Women Need More Access to Free Period Products
A small blue, purple, and yellow structure sits outside the office of Mamatoto Village, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit working to improve Black maternal health outcomes in the 7th Ward, a […]
Posted inBusiness
Ready for Self-Care? Treat Yourself To Betterness!
For the past few weeks (no need to mention why), Black women especially have been practically ferocious about the need to promote self-care. Well, what if there was a way […]