Gestational diabetes affects five to nine percent of U.S. pregnancies, with Black women facing higher long-term diabetes risk. With lifestyle changes, monitoring, and medical guidance, the condition can be managed to support a healthy pregnancy and baby
Tag: Black women
Posted inHealth
A survivor’s message to women: ‘Don’t wait, get screened for breast cancer’
Breast cancer survival improves with early detection and consistent screenings. Valarie Traynham, a survivor, stresses the importance of being vigilant about symptoms and speaking up to ensure proper care.
Posted inCivil Rights
Legally Written: The missing voice in America’s access to justice PART 3
Access to justice for Black people: Kisha A. Brown explores the barriers, injustices, and the importance of justice as a birthright.
Posted inOpinion
Rest doesn’t mean sleep
By Dr. Ja’Lia Taylor and Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley The impact of the recent Nov. 4 election for Black women was profound. For a group that has taken loss after loss, from the Fearless Fund being sued for daring to invest in us to Dr. Claudine Gay being pushed to step down, to our sister Letitia […]
Posted inWord In Black
When ‘life is life-ing,’ this newsletter helps Black women be free
By Aaron FoleyWord in Black Every Friday, Joanne Griffith tries to get the world a little more unstuck. Her newsletter, “The Get Free Guide,” implores its readers — who are increasingly becoming evangelists, but more on that shortly — to do just that. The methods, like the one she dropped in the September newsletter, can […]
Posted inHealth
A journey through faith, strength and breast cancer survival
Lisa Settles, the only Black female partner at a regional law firm, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and used her faith and community to cope with the treatment, keeping a photojournal of her journey and prioritizing her routine.
Posted inEditorial
Auntie Mo’Nique wasn’t wrong: Leave the bonnets and pajamas at home
AFRO CEO and Publisher Frances Murphy Draper argues that while comfort and convenience explain why many women—especially Black women—wear pajamas and bonnets in public, the practice undermines self-respect and opportunities. Citing Mo’Nique’s earlier critique, Draper stresses that presentation still matters, particularly in a world that already unfairly judges Black women, and urges sisters to show up polished, confident, and prepared.
Posted inFinancials
The president’s last tax cuts failed Americans like me– let’s not repeat the mistake
Brakeyshia Samms is a senior analyst at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. This week, she discusses why Black women often don’t see the benefits gained from tax cuts put in place by political leaders.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
No. 47’s economic promises to Black voters fall woefully short
Black unemployment, income, and homeownership have all declined since Donald Trump’s return to office, leaving many Black voters disillusioned with his economic promises. Critics argue his policies disproportionately hurt Black Americans while benefiting wealthier households, even as Trump tries to frame himself as a champion for working families.
Posted inU.S. Government
Bipartisan resolution aims to protect Black mothers through expanded prenatal screening
U.S. Reps. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.-03) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.-37) have proposed a bipartisan resolution to make screening for Antiphospholipid Syndrome a standard part of prenatal care. The measure seeks to reduce preventable pregnancy complications and tackle the higher risks faced by Black women during pregnancy.
Posted inHealth
Licensed but locked out: Why Vilissa Thompson built her own path in disability advocacy
Vilissa Thompson was on track to become a therapist, but after realizing the social work field wasn’t built for wheelchair users like herself, she took a different route. Now, as founder of Ramp Your Voice, she’s creating space for Black disabled women and femmes to be heard, supported and politically empowered.
Posted inCommentary
The Black Press, public media, and press freedom: We must restore these cornerstones of a functioning democracy
By Shavon Arline-Bradley and Ja’Lia Taylor There is no democracy without a free press. That truth is especially urgent for Black women and our families, who have long relied on trusted media not only for information, but also for protection, representation and empowerment. In an era of disinformation, misinformation, political polarization and eroding trust in […]