While overall rates of breast cancer in Black and White women are about the same, Black women have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer. This disparity is attributed to several factors, such as genetics, the type of breast cancer many Black women have, and differences in access to healthcare, including early detection and diagnosis. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important.

Learn more.   American Cancer Society Recommendations for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer

2018 HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM BWA’S PRESIDENT GWAINEVERE CATCHINGS HESS

2018 HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM BWA’S PRESIDENT GWAINEVERE CATCHINGS HESS

On behalf of The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc., I wish you a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season. This has been a busy year for BWA. Along with our National Collaborating Organizations, we were actively involved in getting out the vote and were thrilled with the pivotal role Black women played in electing candidates on the state and local level, and also running for office.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to educate yourself about the disease and learn what you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes or its complications. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), you’re more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you are 45 or older…

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