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Niema Jordan is a freelance writer and editor from Oakland, Calif.
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February marks Black History Month. It is a time where we collectively recognize the contributions and honor the legacies of Black people past and present. This month, Ovia is celebrating birth workers who strive for equitable and just birth outcomes in the Black community.   In the...

“A year went by so fast," Ansar El Muhammad says, pausing to reflect on the anniversary of his daughter's murder. While his tone was steady, I could hear the heaviness of grief in his voice.   "Things tend to get pushed back in the shadows and forgotten...

You’ve heard the recommendations, but the truth is, getting a full night of sleep can seem like an impossible task at times. Yet it’s imperative—especially for Black women. “Sleep is the foundation of health,” notes Tiffany Lester, M.D., medical director at Parsley Health in San Francisco....

Recovery can take many forms and unfolds differently for everyone. Here advocates around the country offer wisdom to help Black women heal after experiencing sexual assault.   First, remember that you are not to blame: “Many of us want to speak up, but we don’t,” says Lyvonne Picou,...