Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, Black joy, Black autonomy, and Black prosperity. It is a time to honor the strength of the Black community and reflect on the long struggle for liberation and equity. As Kelly Navies, museum specialist and oral historian, explains, Juneteenth is a time to "...remember the collective strength of people of the African diaspora, and finally remember the spirituality and transcendent joy that enabled us to overcome." Juneteenth

In recent years, people have been paying more attention to Black maternal health, and it's clear that something needs to change. In the...

Breastfeeding is deeply rooted in Black culture and heritage. Historically, religiously and spiritually, breastfeeding is regarded as sacred and essential for nourishing future generations. Breastfeeding also provides a ton of health benefits for mothers and babies. However, rates of breastfeeding for Black families are much lower than those of their white counterparts. Rather than a result of “personal choice”, this disparity reflects a long history of systemic racism. A H

#1 ANDREA JENKINS Andrea Jenkins, born on May 10, 1961, in Chicago, made history as the first Black, openly transgender woman elected to...

Join us as we celebrate and spotlight remarkable Black women whose stories deserve greater recognition! #1 DR. REBECCA LEE CRUMPLER...

Historically, Black doulas and mid-wives have held highly esteemed positions in African American communities. Beyond birth work, Black...