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In an article about Tori Bowie and maternal mortality, an American flag streams out behind the gold medal-wearing Olympian.

Tori Bowie and the Rise of Maternal Mortality in America

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Champion Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie's death during childbirth casts a light on the disturbing state of natal healthcare in the U.S.…

August 9, 2023

in article about pregnancy of keke palmer, illustrator of palmer holding her pregnant belly in a field of flowers

Keke Palmer Is Pregnant!

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

As perhaps one of the only non-controversial celebrities, the actor's recent announcement has been met with a general consensus of joy. …

December 28, 2022

in an article about shackling, an illustration of women in prison

The Shackling of Pregnant Women in U.S. Prisons Is a Human Rights Crisis

Nora Weiss, George Washington University

The demeaning, dehumanizing practice strips incarcerated mothers of their dignity, safety and comfort during one of their most vulnerable moments.…

September 7, 2022

Self’s Interview With Issa Rae Highlights Society’s Obsession With Women’s Personal Lives

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

In a world that expects marriage and children to be everyone's end goal, those who don't conform are publicly judged for their private choices.…

October 11, 2021

In an article about motherhood in sitcoms, an illustration of a bride and a mother.

TV Shows Need to Stop Forcing Motherhood on Sitcom Ingenues

Darby Williams, University of Michigan

Since their inception, television series have felt the need to make all of their female characters wives and mothers by their finales.…

September 2, 2021

Re-thinking the American Health Care System for a Better Black Experience

Nnekakwo Adibe, Lesley University

Breaking down the contemporary issues that plague the African American patient experience by exploring the historical significance of medical malpractice and health inequities. …

January 9, 2021

Sex education might be the answer to the abortion debate. (Photo by Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition on Unsplash)

Breaking Down the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Divide, and Addressing the Real Problem

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The topic of abortion has been put up for debate many times, but the issue at its core could help clear the divide.…

October 6, 2020

A woman stares at her watch; the biological clock is always ticking, and for some people, egg freezing is a great way to fight back

Celebrities Do It, So Can You: The Non-Kardashian’s Guide to Egg Freezing

Lauren Shull, University of Central Missouri

If you're worried about your biological clock, preserving your eggs for a later date might be your safest bet.…

February 20, 2020

Social Media Moms Are Redefining What Motherhood Looks Like

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Motherhood used to define women. Now, it's just one part of who they are.…

January 17, 2019

Pop singer Kehlani's pregnancy has been scrutinized due to her queer identity. (Image via Teen Vogue)

Kehlani’s Pregnancy Has Led to Some Face-Palming Conversations

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Her queer identity has no affect on her ability to have children, to the surprise, apparently, of many.…

October 16, 2018

How Racial Bias in the Healthcare Industry Is Killing Black Mothers

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Serena Williams’s traumatic postnatal experience sheds light on an issue that has long plagued black women in America: maternal death. …

March 15, 2018

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