Racism

‘Baby-Friendly’ Hospitals Bypass Black Communities

By Rita Henley Jensen ● Health & Science ● August 29, 2013

Very few of the maternity wards that have won a seal of approval for providing breastfeeding support are located in communities with a significant population of African Americans, a Women’s eNews analysis finds.

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Trayvon Martin’s Killing Wasn’t Isolated Incident

By Harriet Childress ● Uncategorized ● August 22, 2013

The experience of other groups who are consistently victims of abuse–such as women and the gay community–can help clarify why many African Americans are upset over this slaying. And why we need to address systemic racism.

‘States’ Rights’ Is Also Code for Keeping Women Down

By Doris Weatherford ● Uncategorized ● March 22, 2013

The term has served as a legal code for racism. Today, historian Doris Weatherford writes that state lawmakers have also long imposed legal restrictions on U.S. women. Now it’s the framework for the shrinkage of access to reproductive health care and medical privacy.

Ukrainian Teen’s Gypsy Lifestyle Stigmatized

By Oksana Marafioti ● Uncategorized ● January 12, 2013

Before immigrating to the U.S. in hopes of a better life, Oksana Marafioti recalls the racism she faced in the Soviet Union for being a Roma in this excerpt from her book “American Gypsy.”

Step One: Diversify Ranks of Lactation Consultants

By Kimberly Allers ● Health & Science ● 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 Women’s Legacy Is Political Power

By Cindy Hooper ● Uncategorized ● September 2, 2012

African American women have become an increasingly important voting block, says Cindy Hooper in her book “Conflict.” In this excerpt, she examines how black women started to gain this importance in politics.

LGBT Youth of Color Have Own Mix of Challenges

By Jason Cianciotto & Sean Cahill ● Uncategorized ● July 22, 2012

LGBT youth of color may have to contend with different factors when dealing with their sexuality and coming out, say Jason Cianciotto and Sean Cahill in the book “LGBT Youth in America’s Schools.” In this excerpt, they explore why and how.

Penn State Alum: Few ‘Happy Valley’ Memories Here

By Nekose Wills ● Politics ● December 5, 2011

Nekose Wills offers an iconoclastic account of being a black woman at Penn State, the football powerhouse hit by child sex-abuse allegations. She can’t share the widespread lament for a community that never made her feel welcome or even safe.

Women of Color Seen As Always Sexually Available

By Jaclyn Friedman ● Arts & Culture ● October 29, 2011

The stereotypes of women of color as always being sexually available show how undervalued they are, says Jaclyn Friedman in her new book “What You Really Really Want.” In this excerpt, she explores the overlap of race and sexuality.

Leaders Who Are Women of Color: Take a Deep Breath

By Dayanara Marte ● Commentary ● August 12, 2011