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Black Maternal Health Week (Day 6): Don't Forget About Her
We only have one day left for Black Maternal Health Week, and I must say I’ve enjoyed writing about this topic for the second year in a row. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading as much as I’ve enjoyed writing. Today, I want to talk about the importance of not forgetting about the seasoned Black mother. Yes, I know I wrote about this last year as well, but it’s just that important so I’m reminding you again. Often times when we think about Black Maternal Health Week, we are thinki
Narissa Harris
Apr 163 min read
Black Maternal Health Week (Day 5): A Moment To Herself
Before the night is completely over, I wanted to send out this newsletter to close out Day 5 of Black Maternal Health Week. I want to take a short moment to talk about the importance of Black mothers taking time to ourselves separate from our children. Why is this more crucial for Black mothers in comparison to other women? I’m glad you asked. Often times, Black women are viewed as “strong” or “the backbone” for our family and friends. Although we don’t necessarily want the
Narissa Harris
Apr 153 min read
Black Maternal Health Week (Day 4): Community Is Everything. . .
This week is going by really fast and Black Maternal Health Week is almost over for 2026. Today, I want to talk about the importance of community for Black mothers. As a people, we thrive in community as opposed to isolation. Community is what has gotten us through tough times, fun times, and memorable times. Much has been accomplished in the Black community when we rely on the strength of our community. Because of this, it makes sense that a Black mother would need her commu
Narissa Harris
Apr 143 min read