A collective of over 50 Black-led organizations has presented lawmakers with a detailed guide to help them better address the reproductive concerns of Black women, girls, and those who are gender expansive. The Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda uses a reproductive justice framework to assess how lawmakers can better craft policy that works to improve and… Continue reading Black Women Offer Lawmakers Advice on Reproductive Issues
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Yamiche Alcindor and Husband Welcome Their Baby Boy After IVF Struggles
NBC News Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and her husband, Nathaniel Cline, are celebrating the birth of their new baby boy. Alcindor took to her Instagram and Twitter pages to share a sweet photo of the couple’s newborn son Irie, who was born on May 30. In a statement to “Today,” they shared that their son was… Continue reading Yamiche Alcindor and Husband Welcome Their Baby Boy After IVF Struggles
Jesseca ‘Judy’ DuPart Explains Issues With Finding A Black Sperm Donor
Da Brat and Jesseca ‘Judy’ DuPart are awaiting the arrival of their new baby boy. The two have made it clear in several interviews that both faced issues when it came to getting pregnant. They went back and forth about who would carry the child. In the end the couple decided on Da Brat who… Continue reading Jesseca ‘Judy’ DuPart Explains Issues With Finding A Black Sperm Donor
WATCH: Da Brat and Jesseca ‘Judy’ Harris-Dupart Talk Stepping Into A New Phase Of Their Lives
Da Brat can’t help but gush about her wife. “Yeah, she absolutely takes me out of my comfort zone,” the rapper said about Jesseca Harris-Dupart, who is often referred to as Judy. “But I think it’s a great thing that I get to show more vulnerability when I kinda hated it at first ’cause I… Continue reading WATCH: Da Brat and Jesseca ‘Judy’ Harris-Dupart Talk Stepping Into A New Phase Of Their Lives
Carol’s Daughter Announces 3rd Year Of Black Maternal Health Initiative: Love Delivered
Black maternal health is an issue that is often overlooked. Brooklyn-based hair care company, Carol’s Daughter and partner, the Mama Glow Foundation have made it their mission to address the matter with the Love Delivered initiative. Going into its third year, the initiative is a voice and resource for Black birthing people and babies. The news of Love Delivered’s third year comes just in time… Continue reading Carol’s Daughter Announces 3rd Year Of Black Maternal Health Initiative: Love Delivered