Back-to-School Sanity: Self-Care Tips for Mom’s with Full Plates

Portrait of happy mother and daughter having fun, mother combing daughters hair and prepering her daughter for school at home. Back to school, single mom, bonding concept

by Quisha Umemba The back-to-school season is a whirlwind of new schedules, school supplies, and emotional adjustments for the entire family. During this bustling time, busy moms, especially those with multiple school-age children, often find themselves playing the roles of chauffeur, tutor, counselor, and chef (just to name a few)—all in a day’s work. While… Continue reading Back-to-School Sanity: Self-Care Tips for Mom’s with Full Plates

What Black Women Need to Know about Infertility

Infertility Commonly misunderstood and rarely spoken about, infertility is characterized by failing to get pregnant after 12 months of trying (meaning regular and unprotected sexual intercourse). According to the CDC, approximately 12% of women aged 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term. Among married women in the U.S. between… Continue reading What Black Women Need to Know about Infertility

African American Women and Cervical Cancer

strong African black woman cancer patient recovering from sickness, wearing head scarf to cover hair loss and pain, concept of cancer awareness

According to Medical News Today, “Black women are the second most likely demographic to develop cervical cancer. They are also more likely to die from this condition than white women”. Here’s how you can beat it! Learn about it and get screened regularly. What is cervical cancer? Cancer is a disease in which cells in the… Continue reading African American Women and Cervical Cancer

African American Women and Cervical Cancer

strong African black woman cancer patient recovering from sickness, wearing head scarf to cover hair loss and pain, concept of cancer awareness

According to Medical News Today, “Black women are the second most likely demographic to develop cervical cancer. They are also more likely to die from this condition than white women”. Here’s how you can beat it! Learn about it and get screened regularly. What is cervical cancer?Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body… Continue reading African American Women and Cervical Cancer