The Oklahoma Child Care Services (CCS) division is attempting to implement “emergency rules” rather than having a bill sent to committee. The goal is to help fix a budget deficit in the state agency, but child care center owners and families are concerned because the decrease in funding has a widespread effect. CCS introduced a […]

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Democrats forcefully pushed back against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday. Kennedy is Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, he will have significant power over the American healthcare system. And while Kennedy has no professional experience in the healthcare field, he has garnered fame […]

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Motherhood is beautiful and every mother deserves to be one happy mama. Yet, young Black mothers in the South face many challenges including potential health issues, limited economic opportunities, low community support, and intimate partner violence.  Unfortunately, poverty, housing insecurity, or lack of access to supportive services can increase the chances of intimate partner violence. […]

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In 2023, the preterm (premature) birthrate in Louisiana was 13.5% and rated a grade F. On the contrary, Saint Landry Parish had an improved grade of D+. According to March of Dimes, “The preterm birth rate among babies born to Black birthing people [in Louisiana] is 1.5x higher than the rate among all other babies.” […]

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Did you know that Black women spend more on beauty products per capita than any other demographic—nine times more on hair products alone compared to the average consumer?  In 2023, Black women spent a staggering $9.4 billion on beauty products, highlighting the immense economic power this group holds within the industry.  However, this significant spending […]

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