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2.24.23

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Tha Black & Tha Beautiful

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By Chrys D.

‘Say It Loud…

… I’m BLACK & I’m proud.”

Consider this scenario. Being a working, bill & tax-paying Black Woman in 2023 America.

Now apply that to the health care system. A system that sees 41.4% of Black maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. Differences in health insurance coverage & access. Being turned down by doctors when requesting urgent medical care. 

Can’t imagine that?? Let me drop a few names.

Kira Dixon Johnson Hemorrhage

Kelly Ervin Toxemia Poisoning

Shamony Makeba Gibson Pulmonary Embolism

Amber Rose Issac Emergency C-Section

All beautiful Black Women who are no longer here due to having their pain minimized or ignored. Reported mistreatment met with ZERO assistance from doctors & nurses alike.

I’ve unfortunately experienced my fair share of this type of treatment. Had an Emergency Room doctor tell me once that he felt my pain was ‘way less severe’ than a 9 (on a scale of 1-10).

I’ve been told that I had gallstones- - nothing near a reproductive condition.

Employers & co-workers downplaying my pain.

Missed personal & professional opportunities.

The only beautiful take away from all this is the fact that Women of all ages, places, spaces, & races share these same grievances. They are also very aware that Black Women suffer the worst. 

As Women, we have to be willing to BE OUR OWN ALLIES in reproductive rights. Continuously work together to make our mark!!!!!

Our adversaries in reproductive & Women’s health wear white coats. They sit on BOTH sides of the aisle- - Democrat & Republican. Are male AND unfortunately female. Family members, significant others, co-workers & the like.


All the while, we will continue to End The Stigma.


As Always Love, & Thanks for Vibing with ThaMonthly.

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