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Sexual and reproductive health issues concern the black community because a woman’s womb is the foundation of every community. The womb is the source of life. Without the source being protected and nurtured the community shall come undone. To not love one’s creator, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother is to not love one’s self. From the womb came civilization.
We have been conditioned by a misogynistic society that holds on to ideals that are out of place in the 21st Century. Because of this we face challenges when it comes to health care options, access to contraceptives, and pre and post-natal care. We have to become the captains of our own ships as they are the vessels from which life springs forth. To remedy the injustice of our situation we must:
- Educate ourselves. This information may not be readily available so we have to seek it.
- Share the knowledge. Take what has been learned back to our families and friends. The sharing of this information allows us to find like-minded people with whom we can work with to create an agenda.
- Engage with doctors. Express needs, concerns, and ideas about our health care practitioners. This can also be an opportunity to gain an ally.
- Find a forum. The proper forum to share an agenda can be town hall meetings, public meetings, and networking events with healthcare professionals and community advocates.
Regroup and repeat.
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