Celebrating Our LGBTQIA+ Community This Month and Everyday
This month is all about celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and spreading awareness. We spoke with Black Women Rising members, Kayon Cox and Miranda Ashley about their cancer journeys and how medical professionals can be more inclusive to those in the LGBTQIA+ community who have been diagnosed with cancer.
READ MOREVoices of Strength: Inspiring Stories from Cancer Survivors
Today, we commemorate individuals who have received a cancer diagnosis and honour their experiences. A cancer diagnosis, no matter the type has life-altering affects and the journey though is certainly not an easy one to take.
READ MOREFrom Existing to Thriving: Sharon’s Journey Beyond Cancer
After going through Cancer, Sharon’s perspective of life really changed. Now, she aims to live life to the fullest.
READ MOREBreaking Barriers: The Powerful Play ‘Unseen Unheard’ Gives Voice to Black Women with Breast Cancer
Not being heard. Not listened to or taken seriously. Being brushed off and made to feel less than. This is the common experience of Black women and women of colour who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
READ MOREFrom Minor Surgery to Major Diagnosis: Yvonne Gabriel’s Battle with Cancer
Yvonne Gabriel presented no obvious symptoms other than feeling a bit tired when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. If not for a sinus infection, Yvonne’s cancer journey may have been quite different.
READ MORECelebrating Trailblazing Women of Colour in Healthcare: BWR’s International Women’s Day’s
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Black Women Rising held a photoshoot to go with our campaign, Celebrating Trailblazing Women of Colour in Healthcare.
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