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
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE: I AM THE CHANGE FORUM
Please join the Black Women’s Agenda, AARP and the National Collaborating Organizations, as we discuss the new realities of African American Women and modern aging. This forum is designed to inspire women to live their best life.
Four for 4
Four for 4 – Four People, Four Votes, Four Years and Foresight – recruits members of participating sororities, service, civic and faith-based groups in raising awareness, educating voters and ensuring that at least four people, including themselves, vote on Election Day.
Living Your Best Life At Every Age
Living your best life – it is the mantra for the 21st century. Experts tell us that living your best life is a proactive pursuit. We must be willing to take action, make choices and own our existence, but what exactly does “living your best life” mean? How do you go about it, and is it something that changes over time?
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