August 2023

Sharing your story will also help hold policy makers and the healthcare system accountable. When you speak about what happened to you – whether to your best friend in private or in a video that goes viral – you are contributing to a body of evidence that pushes this issue into the spotlight.

By actively engaging in self-advocacy, black women can take control of their own health, make informed decisions, and address disparities within the healthcare system on a person-to-person level.