The headline-dominating stats that are used represent the health inequities that Black Americans experience—things like mortality rates and disease risk—can’t possibly tell the whole story. To act as if they do is to erase the humanity of these situations.
"Although data and research give us information on how certain inequities impact communities of color, statistics without any kind of change in real life can make people of color feel as if they are being reduced to numbers and not seen as actual humans who deserve better treatment and quality care to sustain their mental health and livelihood,” says Minaa B., therapist and author of ‘Owning Our Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World.’ “Real progress happens when we examine data and use it as a guide to create both micro- and macro-level change that helps propel people
of color forward."
In honor of Black History Month, we’re going beyond the statistics by sharing the stories of the
people and organizations behind the numbers.
9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50,
So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?
Black Women Face Unique Barriers to Breastfeeding—Here’s What I Wish I’d Known
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The Major Health Ramifications of Racial 'Weathering' on Black People
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It’s often said that we don’t want folks to “become a statistic,” but a number is never just a number.
Get to know the groups and individuals working to change the trajectory of Black well-being in areas including maternal mortality, mental health treatment, cancer survival, and more.
— Minaa B
"Statistics without any kind of change in real life can make people of color feel as if they are being reduced to numbers and not seen as actual humans who deserve better treatment and quality care."
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Black Women Are
40% More Likely To Die From Breast Cancer Than Anyone Else
40%
Black Women Are
More Likely To Die From Breast Cancer Than Anyone Else
Black Women Are
40% More Likely To Die From Breast Cancer Than Anyone Else
10 Years
Black People Spend
in Menopause Compared to
7 for White People
Researchers Are Diving Into the Disparities in Menopause Symptoms for Black Women—And Seeking New Solutions
3 Times
Black Women Are
More Likely To Die from
Pregnancy Than White Women
Black
of American Psychological Association Members are
Culturally Competent Therapy Is Key To Bridging the Mental-Health Care Gap
Only 2%
Black Women Are
40% More Likely To Die From Breast Cancer Than Anyone Else
11%
of Black People Report Feeling Like 'Everything Is an Effort' Compared to Around
7 Percent
of White People
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How Modern Blk Girl’s Tiffany James Built a Community of Black Women Wealth Builders
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Period Trauma Is Real and It’s Harming the Health of Millions of Black Menstruators
9 out of 10 Black Women Will Get Fibroids Before They’re 50,
So Why Are Treatment Options Still So Limited?
RUNGRL Is Dedicated To Building a Community That Supports Black Women Runners
Black Women Face Unique Barriers to Breastfeeding—Here’s What I Wish I’d Known
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