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Mayweather Blues: Why #BlackWomensLivesMatter

By: Christen A. Smith and Alysia Mann Carey | May 7, 2015

Without question, we desperately need to expand our discussions of #BlackLivesMatter to honestly include black women. Not only are black women killed by the police, black women are also threatened by interpersonal violence. And the two are intimately intertwined.

Politics

Sloppy Mental-Health Talk Will Intensify Stigma

By: Atima Omara-Alwala | February 16, 2013

The current gun-control debate could worsen the mental health stigma that already stops many women of color from seeking help, says Atima Omara-Alwala. It’s necessary to get the facts right on mental illness and those who commit violent acts.

Breastfeeding

Step One: Diversify Ranks of Lactation Consultants

By: Kimberly Seals Allers | September 13, 2012

The breastfeeding movement needs a clear plan for diversity, not just a do-good mentality, says Kimberly Seals Allers. The last in a two-part series.

African American

Black Breastfeeding Advocacy: It Takes All Styles

By: Kimberly Seals Allers | February 23, 2012

Stereotypes within the African American community can marginalize some would-be breastfeeding mothers. Kimberly Seals Allers says health benefits should be the all-important focus; not personal styles in dressing, eating or caring for your hair.

African American

High Death Rate of New York’s Black Moms Analyzed

By: WeNews Staff | May 16, 2011

Why do African American women in New York City die during childbirth nearly eight times as often as the city’s new white mothers?
How could this be in a city with public hospitals available to all?
The story Women’s eNews published in April 2010 that reported this health disparity stunned the team that has been working for more than 2 years to cover the maternal and infant health of African Americans for more than two years.

African American

When It Comes to Your Health, Your Zip Code Matters More Than Your Genetic Code

By: Kimberly Seals Allers | March 25, 2011

Today is the one year anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act and guess what? According to a recent survey, over one half of Americans don’t think health reform is actually a law.
It is folks.

Breastfeeding

FDA Formula Probe Is Good News for Mothers, Babies

By: Kimberly Seals Allers | March 18, 2011
Breastfeeding

Gratitude: Yes, We Are Still Breastfeeding

By: Elizabeth Hines | March 14, 2011

(WOMENSNEWS)–Let’s start by putting the pertinent details right out there on the table: I’m Black. I’m the mother of a nearly 2-year old daughter. And yes, we are still breastfeeding.

Motherhood

Demanding More For The Future Black History Makers And The Mothers Who Birth Them

By: Kimberley Allers Seals | February 25, 2011
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Is Black History Month Doing Us Any Good?

By: Kimberley Allers Seals | February 21, 2011
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