We may have gained unprecedented political power, literary accolades, and foundation that truly matches our skin tones, but we’re still at the bottom of too many health indicators and ladders to mobility to call 2017 a win.
Outlet: Rewire
I Turned My Back on Omarosa Once. And I’m Doing It Again.
Feeling this way about another Black woman is hard. But I can’t stand behind her when she stood beside a president who encourages violence against Black communities.
Just Say No Thanks to #ThanksAlabama and ‘Magical Negro’ Narratives
Black women are not the wet nurses for wanna-be woke whiteness. Our politics are not new, magical or here to serve white people.
Project Teenbirth and the Importance of Unconditional Support: A Q&A With Birth Advocate Melinda Morales
Our mindset with young pregnant and parenting people has to be uplifting, strong, sincere and genuine.
Ten Ways to ‘Keep the Public Health’ in Public Health
I know that if equity is not an instinct yet among public health professionals, then a framework that ensures it must be.
Why Aren’t More Trans Women on PrEP?
So much of the research and the way trans health-care programs are designed is not trans-affirming or developed by trans folks.
The GOP Health Bill Is an Attack on Our Sexual Rights
Three years ago, I got an IUD after trying a couple different brands of the pill. In an era of regressive health-care policy, I’m afraid I may not be able to afford a replacement of my preferred contraceptive method.
Artist at Work: Micah Bazant, Collaborative Designer and Illustrator
Graphic designer and illustrator Micah Bazant is an “artivist” whose work goes beyond political propaganda.
Want to Win on Abortion? Talk About It as an Issue of Love, Compassion
Talking about abortion through an economic lens is not about “monetizing abortion,” and it is not a “losing strategy.” It’s quite the opposite.
For My Son When Love Is Not Enough
I was distraught and shocked that I was going to be a mother, and a Black single one at that. This was not a part of my destiny, I thought. But here I was with a sweet prince to care for.