Black women in the United States and Canada are disproportionately affected by health disparities due to a lack of access to care, health insurance, and representation by Black physicians, resulting in higher rates of maternal mortality and other health issues.
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Commentary: A time to fight: How one woman is using her cancer diagnosis to bring awareness to others
On Valentine’s Day, 2024, Denisha Williams was diagnosed with cancer, which she attributes to the lack of racial equity in the healthcare system and the lack of self-advocacy by Black women.