My mother and her mother almost died while giving birth to their last child, with multiple complications, 30yrs apart. A lot has changed but at the same time not at all.

Alexis Pedrick, chief storyteller and podcast host at the Science History Institute, and I discussed this last year on the podcast. Listen: youtu.be/BBnm897FlDk?... Transcript: www.infinite-women.com/wp-content/u...

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Please read this personal story.

Thread I will say sharing my story put me in an off headspace all day today. But reliving it a bit to show what we go through was necessary. Thank you for sharing this as well Lt. Uhura.

The US Medical system is centered around straight, white men The further you are away from possessing those three qualities the less surprised you should be to learn that Black women have been subject to horrors we can’t even imagine at the hands of medical “professionals”

Extremely important thread

This thread is more than worth your time. You should read it.

Same issues with native Americans

If the nurses & doctors can disregard the GOAT SERENA WILLIAMS what Black woman who’s NOT a celebrity having a baby got a chance? Judge Hatchett’s daughter in law DISREGARDED, denied treatment & died! We all need healthcare, but what good is it when it’s DENIED & U KNOW it’s race & religious piety?

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You know stories of Black mother's hospital nightmares are not new. America has a history of disrespecting our reproductive rights. Of testing gynecological procedures on us (sans anesthesia). Of pushing the lie that "we don't feel pain, the way other women do."

Ugh I know I need to go to sleep but I also know the moment I close my eyes my brain or bladder will be a damn jerk.

I really want to have Schadenfreude over Muppet Green's departure. But honestly Id have preferred she lost her seat to a Democrat. Her leaving just proves the Orange Bully can make even his former loyal fold. Yeah glad the b*tch is going, but wish it felt more satisfying.

Bye Marjorie Taylor Green!

You all eviscerated “centrist“ Dems who even smelled like they smiled when meeting with dude in the Oval…sitting across from him… You threw away democracy cuz the Black AAPI candidate with boobies shared stage with Liz Cheney. Your 🦄 is now standing next to fascism NOT looking “angry enough” 🥴🥴🥴

OK. This is, probably, satire. Probably. That said, its still truth. Got this one from @davidgerrold.bsky.social #TheAlliedForces

Thank you RedBarron for sitting in on the cast. Gonna finish painting Kiddo's gift, and will have the stream uploaded to YouTube later on tonight or tomorrow.

Okay we are live I am craft painting and talking about Black Celeb influence in Politics and Why It Matters What they Say! www.twitch.tv/kalarigxc

Black mothers in Texas and Indiana say hospital staff ignored cries for care while they were in labor - NBC News apple.news/AjtAnsX4pSXO...

This country doesn’t deserve Black Women. Do better.

Not me tearing up at my phone missing a President who didn't scare children. youtube.com/shorts/ei3cB...

These evil men walk among us 😱

So tired of waking up in an America that feels like a cold opening SNL skit.

Ice melts in the South

the sooner most people realize white supremacy and rape culture are intertwined, the better. disgusting humans.

This is why Black women need to arm up. We are always the canaries in the coal mine of this country as it is. The fact that idiots like this believe that they could make this happen. Sisters get your guns!

The swastika is a symbol of hate. It is still used by hate groups. The Confederate flag and Noose are symbols of hate. The Coast guards soft touch bs does not change these facts. These symbols have caused the unjustified deaths of Black, Disabled, Jewish, LGBTQ and Roma people!

I woke up with my toggle on violence, on the Craft & Chat Cast this afternoon I am coming for Black Celebs who use their platforms to push political nonsense. From asshats who went MAGA, to dumb dumbs like Pharrell who think "Politics are not real." Because their ignorance shames our ancestors.

As I see more Black Women struggle to be treated equally in medical emergencies, I can't help but think... Medical Professionals are to Black Women what Cops are to Black Men. Both professional fields don't see Black men and women as equals. Let alone human.

And this attitude is a problem right here. Sean wants a gold star sticker and head pat for doing the "right thing..." Yet ignore that millions more who look like him voted for this tyranny. What about his flowers...I say like the late Gene Wilder... "YOU GET NOTHING!

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

Me at any NAWP, NAWW, NAWM types who have to defend their demographic, against their own antics. And want cookies and head pats for bare minimum political participation.

DONT BE THIS GUY! The fact that he jumps in to NAWW or NAWP is the biggest part of the problem. Conditioned ignorance to ignore the fact that if his demographic voted against fascism...Guess what? You wouldn't have to be out there protesting it! I really need a red lantern ring FFS!

And just a reminder (as we work on Terra's Audiobook) Axiom is on Apple Books in audio form, its 19 hrs yes but for those who read the novels know the the book was thick because when I wrote it I wasn't sure if I was going to keep going with the series. books.apple.com/us/audiobook...

I thought about staring up a side hustle where people could send me a picture of their pets and I could create a model for them either painted or for them to paint. But with the rate things are going i'll be lucky to get my holiday stuff mailed out properly along with any giveaways I do on YouTube.

My best friend told me her daughter is really into Highland cows. So going to surprise her for the holidays with this Christmas Cow drafted up on Tripo Studios. #3dprinting #3dmodels #Tripo3dai

I love that I have a partner who can hear me rant to the sky for a red lantern ring and 30 days to cleanse this earth of White Supremacists and just smirk...mainly cause he knows id totally do it. Wrath tends to be my inner demon anyway.

This. Meanwhile- we Black Women had to lobby for legislation protect our jobs if we chose to wear our hair the way God made it …

Please stop telling people that are grieving/suffering from depression to "Just" do anything. "Just move" "Just get a new job" "Just stop talking to him." "Just leave."

No wonder the GOP has turned on Trump .... he's a REGISTERED Democrat! =================

At least 18 Coasties gave their last full measure of devotion on D-Day in the Normandy Landings. Now the Coast Guard doesn't consider the symbol of the evil people who killed them wrong.

We are so far down the rabbit hole that half the people can't even recognize how far we have fallen. If you didn't take my advice between election day and inauguration, i urge you to read about true resistance movements under authoritarian rule. And make sure you're ready for what's to come.

And spoiler: it isn't once a quarter parades.

She’s 100% correct

THIS! THIS! THISTHISTHISTHIS!! Real allies don't have to tell people they are allies.

I won't forget how sone of you acted like a firm "I am speaking." Was more egregious than calling a reporter "Piggy." Women (especially Black) aren't allowed a moment of perceived non composure. But a conservative White Man can have zero decorum.

Happy Birthday to one of the best presidents in my lifetime. And probably the best. He gave his all to this country and was not appreciated. #happybirthdayJoeBiden

Reminder I stopped calling myself anyone's "ally" years ago when I realized it's not my place to declare myself one. It is on my actions to be seen as one.

Basically, assume “HUMAN” until they peel an exoskeleton off 🤷🏻 not hard.