Author: Staff
What the Baby Formula Shortage Means for Black Mothers
Black women use formula at disproportionately higher rates than white women.
Read MorePushing for Black Maternal Health Equity: Doula Shares Essential Tips for Moms-to-Be
Nicha Cumberbatch, a Black doula, Physician’s assistant and childbirth educator talks about how expecting mothers can best advocate for themselves in the doctor’s office.
Read MoreWhat One Black Birth Worker Wants You to Know About Advocating for Yourself
Nicha Cumberbatch, a doula, physician’s assistant and childbirth educator, has these essential tips for Black expecting mothers as they prepare to find a provider.
Read MoreCaptivating Photo Series Showcases Exotic Dancers in Motherhood
Photographer Hajar Benjia captured exotic dancers in Atlanta to offer an alternative view of women who help the city thrive as a famed Hip-Hop scene.
Read More‘When You Hurt My Child, You Hurt Me’: Chris Rock’s Mother Speaks on Will Smith Slap
Rose Rock spoke to a local TV station in South Carolina about the viral assault that occured at this year’s Oscars.
Read MoreMinnesota Mothers Outraged After Teacher Cuts Son’s Afro Without Permission
Daetney and Tadow McReynolds say a teacher cut their 12-year-old son’s hair off with scissors.
Read MoreMichelle Obama Reflects on Having 2 Grown Daughters
The former First Lady joined the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday and talked about being an empty nester.
Read MoreMeet 8 Women Benefiting from Baby Dove’s Black Birth Equity Fund
Baby Dove partnered with Black Mamas Matter Alliance to help Black birthing people access doula care.
Read MoreHow Black Maternal Health Week has Impacted Reproductive Justice
Black Mamas Matter Alliance began the national campaign to work toward improving maternal outcomes for Black people.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson Confirmed as First Black Woman on U.S. Supreme Court
The federal judge’s nomination was approved Thursday as the 116th justice to serve on the nation’s highest court.
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