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Daughter Topples Orthodox Law Disinheriting Her
Amy Neustein could have quietly savored her recent legal victory in a case of inheritance rights in New York. She’d won. The house was hers. But too many Orthodox women have lost similar struggles to keep silent.
Los beneficiarios de la Asistencia Social disfrutan de brillantes puntos de apoyo
Los beneficiarios de la Asistencia Social dicen que una sensación de aislamiento viene a menudo con la difícil situación de necesitar de la asistencia pública. Pero hay líderes activistas y grupos de apoyo por ahí ayudando a luchar con ese sentimiento de soledad y marginación.
California Moms Live in Breastfeeding Haven
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and in California, lactation advocates have special reason to celebrate. Still, activists in the state are pushing for better laws and working to diminish disparities.
Black Motherhood: Celebrating Our History, Redefining Our Experience
February is all about reflecting on black history. As a mother, our black history is a tale of troubling beginnings followed by triumphant gains. Of course, I’ll never forget the moment Michelle Obama became First Lady of the United States. She epitomizes everything modern black motherhood is about, career success, loving partnership, and commitment to being the mom-in-chief of your own family command center.
NYC Targets Black Women for Breastfeeding
Public hospitals in New York City are marketing breastfeeding directly to their patients, a third of whom are African American. The plan is part of a goal to obtain official “Baby Friendly” designations for 11 hospitals.
Michelle Obama Urged to Speak Out for Breastfeeding
Michelle Obama breastfed both her daughters and advocates are hoping she will use the platform of her anti-obesity campaign to promote breastfeeding and share her own experiences.
Tonya Lewis Lee Aims to Save Nation’s Babies
Tonya Lewis Lee, an award-winning TV producer, released the documentary “Crisis in the Crib” last year after learning of the high infant mortality rates among African Americans. She’s also launched a grassroots program to encourage healthy living.
