Senator Angela Alsobrooks (left) and U.S. Representatives Shontel Brown (center) and Ayanna Pressley (right) are working with celebrities and advocates to push forward with the U-FIGHT Act, which seeks to expand research, screening and treatment for uterine fibroids and other women’s health conditions that have long been underfunded and stigmatized.
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Common yet unspoken: Uterine fibroids and their toll on Black women’s health
Lawmakers and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill to support the U-FIGHT Act, a legislative package aimed at advancing research, access to care, and early detection for uterine fibroids—a condition that disproportionately affects Black women. Supporters emphasized the urgent need for public awareness, better treatment options, and investment in women’s reproductive health to ensure no woman suffers in silence.