Black Women Find Play and Community with New Approaches to Wellness in Philadelphia
Studies show that Black women have a higher prevalence of health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancers, obesity and stress. About 38% of Black women reported little or no participation in leisure-time physical activity, according to a 2023 study in The Journal of Sport Health and Science. As a result, Black women, who face barriers to working out such as family responsibilities and image perception, have a higher risk of developing diseases linked to physical inactivity.
A Presidential Forerunner and the First and Second in Flight: StoryCorps lands at Love Now Media
While the country prepares for the historic run of Vice President Harris, we recognize all of the Black women who have paved and plotted the way in her stead. To quote Holmes, “we’re all gonna be there for each other.”
First 48: A Love Letter to Missing Black Women and Girls
“First 48: A Love Letter to Missing Black Women and Girls” is a poignant reflection on the critical 48 hours after a disappearance. With references to Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, and Korryn Gaines, this heartfelt piece emphasizes the importance of saying her name, standing for justice, and the relief when a missing Black woman is found.
Dear Buddha Baby
A Mover on a Mission to Heal
By Jos Duncan Asé
Twerking brings shame for some. Others use it to advocate for justice and wellness.
The Importance of Midwives and the Skill and Science Behind Being One
By Nina Indigo
Researchers have brought a serious issue in midwifery to surface. They stress the importance of midwives and their need to better understand the skill and science of being one, specifically within their emotional intelligence. Why, because it’s essential to how well they perform their roles as midwives.
