Reproductive justice was created by the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. It is about making sure that everyone, no matter who they are, has the right to make decisions about their bodies, their health and their futures. Reproductive justice...
“Even the word ‘sex’ can provoke an uncomfortable reaction,” as famously noted by beloved TV show character Dr. Sheldon Cooper in the Big Bang Theory spin-off, Young Sheldon. This reaction is common among both young people and adults. However, society has made...
October 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Health Literacy Month, an observance established by Helen Osborne in 1999. Celebrated globally each October, this month aims to raise awareness about the importance of health literacy. What is Health Literacy? Healthy...
Obesity in adults is described as having a Body Mass Index or BMI of over 30, but what does that actually mean? Healthism: Healthism is the perceived belief that a person’s overall health and wellness are indicators of a person’s worth, and that health is solely...
The week before Thanksgiving is dedicated to spreading awareness about Hunger and Homelessness. The purpose of this week is to provide education about poverty (the lack of financial resources) and promote support for anti-poverty organizations. Hunger and Homelessness...
Previously known as Suffrage Day, Women’s Suffrage Ratification Day, or Women’s Emancipation Day, August 26th marks the day when (white) women gained the right to vote with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Celebrating Women’s Suffrage: The 19th Amendment was...
