In 2013, I was a middle school teacher in Baltimore. My 7th grade scholars and I read A Long Walk to Water, which includes the journey of Nya, a girl the same age as my Baltimore City Scholars, and the distance she traveled to bring water to her village. Last month, I was reminded of that book while trying to schedule a dentist appointment.
Read MoreSometimes I think public health professionals view racism and other ‘isms’ as theories. It’s viewed in retrospect and not something that is still oppressing people today. We act like it doesn’t exist in the same institutions we operate in and think just because we acknowledge it, that means we’ve done enough.
Read MoreAs a mental health therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan I’ve worked with dozens of women with young children. During my days of home-based therapy, I noticed that many of the women I served did not understand how their body or reproductive system actually works. What was even more concerning was that the majority of my clients were Black women like me.
Read MoreIn the Trump era, telling racist systems that they are racist isn’t profound nor is it game changing. If history hasn’t taught us anything else, it certainly should have taught us that American systems are committed to the status quo until they are disrupted. The racism that is inherent in the American healthcare system is no different.
Read MoreHealth In Her HUE had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Maybank about health equity, her new role at the AMA, healthcare innovation, and why squad-care is more beneficial to Black women than self-care.
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Read MoreWe’ve all felt broken at some point and we’ve spent many moments of our lives feeling like we are inadequate. However, making small efforts to feel empowered can make a huge difference in how we love ourselves.
Read MoreLooking back at my experience, my advice to all pregnant mothers is to be informed, be prepared for all aspects of labor before walking into the delivery room. Listen to that voice inside of you when you feel that something is not right and be sure to voice it.
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