Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

A clear medical bias and the stresses of new motherhood, often leaves Black women unsupported on their breastfeeding journeys.

For me, feminism felt like finding a beautiful shoe in the wrong size. No matter how much I strained, it never seemed to be a perfect fit. I found my size in womanism.

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

I don’t know how long it will be before I stop allowing others' fears of sexuality as a black woman from affecting my views on sex.

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.

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.

There’s nothing wrong with frugality. However, if spending money causes physical or emotional discomfort, it might be a sign of something more serious.

A Q&A with someone who has first-hand experience with weight loss surgery.

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.

Growing up, I had a lot of access to people who looked like me. I was completely unaware of the struggles that accompany interracial friendships.