Black enslaved women endured sexual exploitation and reproductive manipulation to produce a labor workforce on the southern plantations during the Antebellum Period. Health care inequity has continued from slavery and into the 20th century primarily due of racial segregation, poverty, access, poor quality...
This podcast provides a special emphasis and positive spin on black women’s health. Health is used broadly to encompass physical, mental, financial, social and prof…
Currently, the steering committee is comprised of (in alphabetical order): the Black Women's Health Imperative, COSHAR Healthy Communities Foundation, HealthyWomen, and To Know Is To Know. New Women's Health Care Organization Launches with Message: "It's Time for America to CARE About Fibroids...
Disparities in use were more pronounced among women, particularly for ambulatory and dental visits (eTable 2 in the Supplement). In the post-ACA period (2014-2019), large racial disparities in ambulatory care visits, dental visits, and total expenditures persisted before (eTable 1 in the ...
The Role of Perfectionism for Black Women in Leadership Dara Winley Ph.D. on August 11, 2024 Just because you can get it done, doesn't mean you should. Mental Health Stigma Why Taraji P. Henson's Message Hits Home for Black Women Dara Winley Ph.D. on January 30, 2024 Gender-...
Black women in the United States have experienced substantial improvements in health during the last century, yet health disparities persist. These health disparities are in large part a reflection...
Black female activist, Tarana Burke, the #MeToo movement gained popularity in 2017, shedding light on the pervasive sexual harassment and assault of women. Since long before Anita Hill and @RapedAtSpelman, racial trauma has complicated the post-sexual violence landscape for U.S. Black women and...
Black American women suffer disproportionate morbidity and mortality, as compared with other populations in the United States. Conventional models of health disparities fail to account for these differences. To cultivate greater community engagement in disparities research, we adapted traditional focus group...
Maternity healthcare activist and social entrepreneur Kimberly Seals Allers addresses racial disparities in maternal health through her Irth App, allowing Black and Brown parents to share reviews and influence change in healthcare. MIT Solve's innovators
With songs like "Motivation" and "Dilemma," her powerful performances and infectious sound have solidified her status as a talented singer and influential figure in the music world. Also ranks #12 on Singers Who Had Meltdowns on Stage Also ranks #12 on The Most Beautiful Black Women Also ...