According to a recent study published in the Nursing Research journal, Black women may experience depression symptoms that are “poorly recognized and undertreated” within the larger medical community.
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Unveiling the struggles faced by Black girls with neurodivergence, often overlooked and invalidated. Let’s break the silence and challenge the stereotypes.
While there is no concrete data on how many people live with invisible disabilities, at least 10 percent of the U.S. population is reported to have such illnesses.
For Black folks, the data is more clear.
In the intricate mosaic of health research, a new study unveils a disconcerting connection between lived experiences of racism and the heightened risk of stroke among Black women. Delving into the extensive data of Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS), researchers expose a concerning reality—perceived racism as a potential precursor to an increased risk of stroke. As we navigate the nuanced landscape of health disparities, this study sparks a crucial conversation about the broader implications of systemic racism on the well-being of Black women in the United States.
Major Mandisa Nomcebo Mfeka: Breaking Barriers as South Africa’s First Black Female Fighter Pilot
HISTORY “” JOHN STEVENSONContributor We owe it to Ghanaian elder, journalist and Pan-Africanist, Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, for introducing Black History Month...
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RACISM BOOSTS BLACK WOMEN’S HEART DISEASE RISK
The UK’s astronomy field faces a significant challenge in attracting black women, despite the prominence of Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, co-host of The Sky at Night.
Alice Dearing never set out to be a pioneer but one year after making Olympic history, she continues to blaze...
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Joe Lepper Black and mixed heritage girls are being treated more harshly than their white male classmates when it comes...
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- Why Did Britain Need to See Jane, Christina, and Rebecca as Little Girls?
Why did Britain need to see Jane, Christina and Rebecca as little girls to recognise their humanity? In this powerful and thought-provoking article, Daniella Maison challenges us to confront how race, media representation and perceptions of Black womanhood shape whose pain we recognise and whose vulnerability we acknowledge. Their childhood photographs may move us, but they should never have been necessary for us to see their humanity. Read Daniella Maison’s compelling article and join the conversation. Why should Black women have to be seen as children to receive the tenderness and compassion they deserve? - The Jamaican Who Stood Beside Kenyatta
How did a boy from Kingston, Jamaica, become one of Britain’s most influential thinkers on race, culture and identity? This Black History Month, discover the story of Stuart Hall, the man who challenged Britain to question its history, its identity and who gets to define what it means to be British. Read his remarkable story and discover why his legacy still matters today. - Professor Folarin Shyllon Reclaiming Africa’s History
Black History Month: Professor Folarin Shyllon — Reclaiming Africa’s History From uncovering the forgotten history of Black people in Britain to championing the return of Africa’s looted cultural treasures, Professor Folarin Shyllon dedicated his life to truth, justice and reclaiming heritage. Discover the remarkable legacy of a pioneering Nigerian legal scholar who challenged historical erasure and championed Africa’s right to its own history. Because reclaiming our history is reclaiming our power. Read the full article with Black Wall St. Media. Black history is world history. - ALLISTER VICTOR BAIN: THE MAN, THE ARTIST AND THE HISTORY WE MUST NOT FORGET
This Black History Month, Black Wall St. Media pays tribute to Allister Victor Bain, the Grenadian-born artist, storyteller and cultural pioneer whose creativity helped shape Caribbean and Black British cultural life. Through the heartfelt memories of his friends, colleagues and family, we celebrate not only his remarkable contribution to the arts, but the man behind the legacy. His story is a powerful reminder that our pioneers deserve more than to be remembered after they are gone, their lives, work and history must be preserved for generations to come. Read the tribute. Discover his legacy. Help keep his story alive. - When Your Achievements Are Treated as a Question
When a Black Woman Has to Prove Her Worth What happens when decades of achievement are met with doubt, and a Black woman finds herself having to justify not just her work, but her right to be in the room? This powerful and deeply personal reflection explores race, credibility, the emotional cost of constant scrutiny, and why being told to “let it go” is not always enough. This Black History Month, it is time to look beyond celebration and confront the realities Black women continue to face in the workplace.
