Posts Tagged ‘Black families’
How one father developed a doula program for dads
Joshua Liston-Zawad, who sought a way to be more involved when his wife gave birth, started a program to help other dads to the same.
Read MoreCongrats on Your Baby — Now Pay This Extra $8,000
We must confront the deadly cost of divisive rhetoric—and why it matters now more than ever to Black communities.
Read MoreThe death of 2 homeless children in frigid Detroit raises questions about a flawed system in peril
The family was living in their van after the mother never heard back after reaching out for help when they became homeless.
Read MoreBlack History Month @ MPM: Early Learning Series
Families with young children (recommended for ages 3-6) are welcome to stop in our Early Learning classroom for hands-on activities and story times that celebrate Black history!
Read MoreCourt ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
The ruling recognizes the pain of the families of and the mixed-raced children in Africa who were kidnapped to Europe.
Read More‘Supermarket Redlining’: Why Black Families Pay More for Food
Grocery prices have soared for everyone, but experts say Black consumers face disproportionately higher costs and rates of food insecurity. Supermarket redlining has led to food deserts in Black communities and, not only higher prices, but greater incidences of diet-related diseases.
Read MoreCommunity Breastfeeding Gathering: In-Person
Community Breastfeeding Gatherings are education sessions for pregnant people and their families.
Read MoreBlack Fathers Embrace the Role of Stay-at-Home Parent
As stay-at-home fatherhood becomes more common, Black dads are ready to be the primary caretaker for their children.
Read MoreFor Black Foster Children, Mentorship Is a Path to Adoption
Research offers a way for Black families to move from fostering to adoption that would decrease the number of Black children in the system.
Read MoreYes, Black Couples Face Fertility Issues Too
The results of one survey show that Black patients face stigma and stereotypes that despite dealing with infertility.
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