Family Fun Activities: Winter 2024 - Christmas Holiday Edition

To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate: A Brief Look at Anti-Black Racism in Medicine

News of the COVID-19 vaccine has been met with apprehension among Black communities. A brief look at historic events will provide some insight as to why this is the case.

Things I Wish I Knew: Fourth Trimester Edition

Don’t hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. It takes a village to raise a child!

The World is Opening Up and This Mom is a Bit Nervous

With most restrictions lifted and in-person gatherings becoming more common, the new question our family is grappling with is: how much liberty do we give ourselves to go and DO things?

The Importance of Black Breastfeeding Week

Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for both Mama and baby, but Black women have lower rates of breastfeeding. Why is that, and what is Black Breastfeeding Week?

The Power of Sharing Breastfeeding Journeys (Black Breastfeeding Week)

It is important that we normalize and encourage mothers to share their own breastfeeding struggles and triumphs. To that end, and in honour of Black Breastfeeding Week, we spoke with two amazing Black moms from our Youth Subcommittee on their personal breastfeeding journeys.

Supporting Your Emotional and Mental Wellness Over the Holidays

If you are struggling with anxiety this holiday season, here are some simple tips to help you prioritize your own well-being!

Supporting Black Youth in Entering STEM Fields

Supporting Black youth in entering STEM fields is more than just outreach programs for children and youth. Resources and programs supporting their journey from elementary school to post-secondary studies and careers are important for success.

Starting the New Year on a Mindful Note

The New Year often brings grand resolutions to change our lives in one capacity or another. This year, I’d like to suggest that we try something different. Instead of going from zero to 100, let’s dial it back by tuning into our needs in the present moment and taking baby steps from there.

Not Just Hidden Figures: Spotlight Series on Black Innovators in 2020

We take a look back at some exciting projects by Black innovators in technological, scientific, and social spheres in 2020.

Stopping the Silence: Discussing Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Recently, famous model, Chrissy Teigan and her musically-acclaimed husband, John Legend, shared the death of their third child, Jack, due to pregnancy complications. Witnessing the reactions to the news has been very telling. Many people have reached out to the couple with words of kindness, love, support and gratitude - commending them for their bravery in sharing something that is normally kept private. Others have chosen to respond to the news by shaming the couple. The latter part is why I’m writing this blog post.

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