I'm thrilled to share that The Ebony Canal—a powerful doc on Black maternal & infant health—won 3 Webby Awards! 💜 As a featured expert, I'm honored to uplift this vital work. Directed by Emmai Alaquiva, narrated by Viola Davis. #TheEbonyCanal #WebbyAwards #BlackMaternalHealth

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In The Colors of My Heart, I share raw stories of stigma, misdiagnosis & resilience in Black families. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your mental health journey, this book is for you. 💜 bit.ly/4di2oey #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, a must-read from CounterPunch: “This Mental Health Awareness Month” by Mattea Kramer & Dr. Sean Fogler. It exposes how federal cuts are dismantling care systems amid a worsening crisis. Communities demand more services—not less.

Still energized from Becker’s Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting in Chicago! Honored to join the keynote panel, “Illuminating Paths to Health Equity,” sharing insights on optimizing maternal & neonatal wellness. Grateful to collaborate with leaders driving equity in healthcare.

🌈 Pride is more than a month—it’s a movement. It began as protest & lives on as a celebration of love, identity & truth. This June, let’s not just accept—let’s uplift. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard & free. 💖 Be an ally. Be proud. #PrideMonth #BeYourTrueSelf 🏳️‍🌈

Faith carried me when fear tried to stop me. In The Colors of My Heart, I share how faith anchored me through racism, sexism & systemic barriers—from coal towns to global health. For those who keep going, unseen—this is for you. 🙏🏽🖤 📚 bit.ly/4di2oey #FaithAndResilience

June is Men’s Health Month. A 2024 FDA report shows men’s life expectancy has dropped to 74.8 years—over 5 years less than women. Men: your health matters. Women: your compassion saves lives. Check in. Speak up. Care deeply. 🩺 bit.ly/4di2oey #MensHealthMonth

✨ Honored to be nominated for the Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Award! ✨ Grateful to BCC Ministries & the Bynum family for uplifting those leading with faith, courage & community care. Here's to collective impact & bold love. 💛 #CircleOfCourage #Pittsburgh #FaithAndCourage

🧠 June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Over 55M people worldwide are affected. While there’s no cure, staying mentally active, socially connected & heart-healthy can reduce risk. Wear purple, support caregivers, and spread awareness. 💜 #BrainAwareness #EndAlz

Juneteenth isn’t just a date—it’s a mirror. Freedom was delayed. Truth was withheld. We celebrate, but we also reckon. Let it spark more than hashtags—let it ignite action, truth-telling & unapologetic Black joy. #Juneteenth #BlackLiberation #FreedomAintFree

Every mom deserves to feel seen & supported. 💜 MD earned a C in maternal mental health. PA got a C‑ in preterm births. Progress is possible—if we keep investing. Let’s screen, track, & expand access to care. Moms deserve more. #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #SupportMoms

The Village of Healing, founded by Dána Langford in Cleveland, is changing care for Black women—with a 92% full-term birth rate & growing services. I worked with Dána early on—seeing her vision rise has been powerful. Let’s invest in care that sees us. #BlackWomensHealth

When one group is targeted, we all feel it. 🏳️‍🌈 Anti-LGBTQ+ policies don’t just harm individuals—they impact whole communities. Inclusive policies = better health for everyone. It’s not just policy. It’s people. Let’s uplift and protect all. #LGBTQRights #HealthEquity

✨ Honored to receive the 2025 Louis B. Russell Jr. Award from American Heart Association. This is for every mother, doula, clinician & heart warrior fighting for equity in maternal health. 49 healthy pregnancies & counting. Let’s keep birthing change. 🖤 #MaternalHealthEquity

Honored that our We Can Be podcast episode on maternal & infant health received the Vann Award from the Black Media Federation! Grateful to all who brought this to life. Let’s keep centering equity. 🎙️ Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=9xgJlZ…

✨ Black women’s stories are essential. When we tell our truths, we shift narratives & spark healing. This Literary Hub piece is a powerful reminder to listen, honor, & uplift our voices. 📖 Read here: lithub.com/to-tell-the-ho… #BlackWomenWrite

Telling the truth isn’t always easy—your voice may shake. But truth-telling is healing, resistance, & love. In The Colors of My Heart, I share stories I was once afraid to say out loud. 📘 Available now: bit.ly/4di2oey #TruthTelling #BlackStoriesMatter

👁️ July is Healthy Vision Month! Our eyes reflect our overall health—but too often, eye care is overlooked. ✨ Get regular eye exams ✨ Wear protective eyewear ✨ Manage chronic conditions ✨ Advocate for access Protect your sight. Protect your health. #HealthyVisionMonth

💙 June is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health matters—and so do you. Let’s break stigma, honor each story, and lead with compassion. Seeking help is strength. Listening is love. Healing is possible. 🎤 Let’s bring these convos to every space.

Black women with endometriosis face delayed diagnoses, dismissal, and medical gaslighting—deepening pain & worsening outcomes. 💔 We must listen, believe, and advocate for equitable care. Every woman deserves to be seen, heard & treated with dignity.