The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling on Chevron Deference is a new precedent with far-reaching implications for Black and Brown communities.
The Importance of Culturally Competent Care
Healthcare workers must be representative of their patients in hopes of changing perspectives on patient-provider experiences.
Earth Day: Reflecting on Progress and the Path Forward
Earth Day stands to highlight the importance of taking care of our environment for now and the future.
Environmental Injustice is a Reproductive Justice Issue
Environmental and reproductive justice are grounded in a belief that all families deserve the right and access to healthy, safe, and supportive communities.
Disparities in Access to Paid Maternity Leave
Black mothers are disproportionately impacted by lack of paid leave due to job types, financial situations, and high workforce participation rates.
Black Women in NC Face Higher Rates of Pregnancy-Associated Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue. Studies show that almost 6% of Black women report pregnancy-related IPV, higher than the U.S. average.
The Struggle for Reproductive Rights for Women of Color
Women of color continue to find their reproductive rights under siege due to racist, discriminatory policies that disproportionately affect them.
Lactation Cohort Quarter 1 Workshop Recap
The NC Black Alliance launched our second Lactation Cohort, which aims to increase Black representation in Lactation professionals in Eastern North Carolina
Black Health Activism and Organizing Through The Years
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is crucial to recognize and uplift the often-overlooked legacy of Black health activism and organizing.
Certified Lactation Counselor Program
NC Black Alliance is recruiting and training Black women to become a certified lactation counselor in Eastern North Carolina. Applications open until March 1. Limited spots.