Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

One way to combat negative outcomes post-election is to raise more inclusive children.

It's strange to think that at the end of the year I will be the

I couldn’t believe the medical system and several of my peers had me obsessing about my food consumption. I was experiencing food shaming during pregnancy.

We all need our hair done. I can't help but think that my lack of hair resources reminds me that I live in a land that wasn't intended for me.

“It’s about uplifting and empowering women to feel like they can be confident and do anything. Not just dance.”

It’s time we stop teaching shame and start spending more time fostering healthy sexual identities in young girls.

By educating my son on Juneteenth, I am able to make it clear to him that we may live in a nation that wasn’t established with us in mind, but we continue to find freedom anyway.