Health

Naomi Osaka, Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, Lauren Scruggs: Black Women Making History at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Historically, Black women in sports have faced challenges, including double discrimination because of gender and…

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Black Women Are More Likely To Be Medically Misdiagnosed

An estimated 795,000 patients a year die or are permanently disabled because of misdiagnosis, according…

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What Black Women Need to Know About Cervical Cancer

The name Jessica Pettway may not sound familiar to you unless you are one of…

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Postpartum Depression

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), postpartum depression affects over 11…

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7 Black-Owned Wellness Products to Try in 2024

As we venture into a new year, Black women need to prioritize wellness in their…

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Black Women at the Intersection of Reproductive Rights and Climate Justice

Since 2021, the United States has experienced its worst years for maternal mortality. According to…

Why Beauty Is Killing Black Women

I sometimes look at old pictures of my mother, as she came of age in…

5 Black-Owned Wellness Retreats

Self-care is a critical component of mental and physical wellness. It is especially important for…

If Loneliness Is an Epidemic, Then What Is the Cure?

“The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved” — Mother Teresa…

Mental-Health Concerns for Black and Brown Students on Campus

College campuses have been under pressure to meet student’s mental-health needs, especially since the COVID-19…