Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

Growing up, I had a lot of access to people who looked like me. I was completely unaware of the struggles that accompany interracial friendships.

I couldn’t believe the medical system and several of my peers had me obsessing about my food consumption. I was experiencing food shaming during pregnancy.

A clear medical bias and the stresses of new motherhood, often leaves Black women unsupported on their breastfeeding journeys.

There are far too many stressors involved to force breastfeeding on new mothers. And far too many challenges involved to continue to pressure women who are dealing with a multitude of other issues into choosing one style of feeding.

It’s time we stop teaching shame and start spending more time fostering healthy sexual identities in young girls.

Next time you see moms flying alone with kids, try some of these tips. You might make someone's day.

By educating my son on Juneteenth, I am able to make it clear to him that we may live in a nation that wasn’t established with us in mind, but we continue to find freedom anyway.

We all need our hair done. I can't help but think that my lack of hair resources reminds me that I live in a land that wasn't intended for me.

There’s nothing wrong with frugality. However, if spending money causes physical or emotional discomfort, it might be a sign of something more serious.

A Q&A with someone who has first-hand experience with weight loss surgery.