Black women, often balancing work, school and family, are the backbone of caregiving, managing not only the day-to-day needs of aging loved ones but also the emotional and logistical complexities of end-of-life planning. This labor—both paid and unpaid—underscores the urgent need for estate planning and access to legal resources to protect what generations have built.
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Top synthetic hair brands used for braiding found to contain carcinogens
A Consumer Reports study has found that popular synthetic hair used in Black women’s braided hairstyles contains harmful chemicals, including lead and carcinogens. The findings raise health concerns for the millions who rely on these products for beauty and convenience.
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Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer – so why is breast screening attendance still a problem?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women globally. But, in part thanks to screening programmes, over 75% of those diagnosed with breast cancer in England now survive for ten years or more. However, due to a complex combination of racial disparities in the quality of healthcare patients receive, social factors such as […]
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After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Cheryl Stokes, CEO of a leadership development business, shares her experience with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition in which the heart muscle weakens during or right after pregnancy, and how she learned to take better care of herself and her family.
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On a mission to end the Black maternal mortality crisis
Black churches in New Jersey are taking action to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by providing culturally congruent care and support, with the goal of abolishing structural racism and liberating public policy theologically.
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Why women need to find their dopamine
Black women can boost their dopamine levels and improve their health and wellness by engaging in physical activities, setting strong boundaries, and celebrating themselves, according to experts.
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PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
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VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.
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November unemployment rises for African Americans, exceeding all employment groups
The November 2024 jobs report revealed a spike in unemployment for Black Americans, prompting White House economists to reflect on the deeper work needed to ensure a lasting economic recovery for Black Americans.
Posted inOPINION
The illusion of allyship in an election year: A yard sign means nothing
Despite overwhelming support from Black women, more White women voted for the convicted felon, reality television star and rapist, leaving Black women disappointed and questioning the true intentions of White women.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
2024 SHIBA report urges action as Black homeownership faces critical challenges
NAREB has issued a Call to Action to address the State of Emergency in Black homeownership, highlighting systemic barriers and the need for reform within the mortgage finance system and greater accountability in the appraisal process.
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5 must-read horror books by African American women
Black women are eager to share their voices and stories in the horror genre, which exposes injustice and provides an opportunity to shift the reader’s viewpoint, and these five books by Black women in horror authors are a must-read.