Experts are emphasizing the importance of taking care of mental health as the next four years are expected to bring significant changes and increased stress for Black Americans, highlighting the need for self-care and therapy to address anxiety and depression.
African American women
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Sister Spokesman inspires and informs with breast cancer awareness event (photos + video)
Sister Spokesman’s Live, Laugh, Learn event was organized in partnership with the Breast Cancer Gaps Project to improve breast cancer outcomes for Black women.
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Mammy and how racist stereotypes impact Black women
Niceness can be a form of manipulation, creating a racial dynamic where people of color are required to maintain White comfort to survive.
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Cancer: What can I do to prevent it or fight it if diagnosed?
Many medical professionals believe there are many things we can all do to prevent cancer, and that we should do those same things if we are diagnosed with cancer.
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Black hair took the crown at Sister Spokesman event
Black hair, in all its diverse glory, was the topic of the day at Sister Spokesman’s “Wear Your Crown” event.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
African American women with HIV often overlooked, under-supported
African American women have carried a large burden of HIV, and more than 60,000 lost their lives. But not everyone died. Many live with multiple uncertainties brought on by HIV.
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Beyond October and wearing pink: What kind of support do breast cancer patients want?
In our study, we looked at how women experienced support during breast cancer treatment. We chose to focus on African American women because they are more likely to die from breast cancer than all other women in the U.S.
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New coalition aims to double number of women in color in tech
Twelve technology companies have teamed with Melinda Gates to form the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition which will invest $12 million in efforts to address gender diversity in tech.