The Violet Brief
Weekly health news briefs covering the latest research, policy, and breakthroughs affecting Black women
Cyclospora Lettuce Recall, Shingles in Millennials, and Measles Surge |The Violet Brief
The Real Scope of the Lettuce Outbreak: What You Need to Know |The Violet Brief
Early Pregnancy Health, Postpartum Heart Care, and Mental Health Awareness |The Violet Brief
Outbreak Update: Safety Steps for Your Summer Greens and Dealing with Extreme Heat | The Violet Brief
Heat Alerts, Caregiver Hunger, and Critical Heart Care Access | The Violet Brief
Cyclospora Outbreak, Food Safety & Cancer Prevention | The Violet Brief
HISTORIC Sickle Cell Cure, Military Flu Outbreak Crisis, & The Truth About Postpartum Dismissal | The Violet Brief
The Violet Brief: Maternal Heart Health, Medical Fraud, & Self-Advocacy
Reproductive Access, Medicare Coverage, and Early Health Prevention | The Violet Brief
The Violet Brief: Black Maternal Mortality Drops, 2026 Measles Surge, & Navigating Hospital Closures
Infant Mortality Gaps, ACOG History, and Black Breast Cancer Risks | The Violet Brief
ACA Premium Spikes, Sickle Cell Breakthroughs, and Early Menopause-Heart Link | The Violet Brief
Fibroids and Heart Health: What You Need to Know | The Violet Brief #PreventiveCare
Vitamin C, Brain Health, and Protecting Our Skin from the Sun | The Violet Brief
Making Breast Cancer Screenings More Accessible |The Violet Brief
Rethinking the Routine, Tracking Your Numbers, and Reclaiming Your Clinical Voice |The Violet Brief
New Diabetes Research and Blood Pressure Prevention |The Violet Brief
The PCOS Rebrand (PMOS) and Breast Cancer AI Updates |The Violet Brief
Maternal Health
Black maternal health, pregnancy, and postpartum advocacy
Your Prenatal Vaccine Questions Deserve Answers
Beyond the Surface: Navigating the "Womb Crisis" with Confidence
The Womb and the System
The Silent Threat: Why Mental Health is Now the Leading Killer of New Mothers
The Six Year Postpartum Truth No One Talks About
The Road to Care: Navigating Gestational Diabetes Beyond City Limits
Beyond the Birthday: Decoding the "Weathering" of Our Hearts
The Manifesto: Justice, Joy, and Overcoming the Bias (2026 BMHW Series)
The Movement: Joy as Resistance (2026 BMHW Series)
The Mental Load: Why Rest is a Tactical Health Practice (2026 BMHW Series)
The Maternal Warrior (2026 BMHW Series)
The Disconnect: How to Be Heard When They Aren't Listening (2026 BMHW Series)
The Literacy Gap: (2026 BMHW Series)
Rooted in Her: Deciding to Thrive (2026 BMHW Day 1)
Postpartum Hemorrhage and the Maternal Health Crisis: An Advocacy Blueprint
When Pressure Rises: Protecting Our Hearts During and After Pregnancy
Rooted in Evidence: Dr. Chaniece Wallace
How Family Can Save A New Mom from Postpartum Preeclampsia
From Crisis to Change: Bridging the Gaps in Maternal Healthcare Equity
Breathing for Two: Navigating Asthma and Maternal Care Systems
Preeclampsia: Early Detection and Advocacy Tools
Silent Pressure: Understanding the Basics of Preeclampsia
The Power of Advocacy: How Doulas Transform the Maternal Healthcare Experience
Chronic Illness & Disease
Navigating chronic conditions with advocacy and care
New mRNA Flu Shot for 50+? What Women Need to Know Before Their Next Appointment
The "Hungry Gut" Phenotype: Why Weight Loss Isn't Just Willpower (New Mayo Clinic Research)
Outbreak Alert: The Parasite Hiding in Your Produce (Cyclosporiasis Explained)
Beyond the Uterus: The Science of Endometriosis and Self-Advocacy
Navigating Life with Adrenal Insufficiency
Changing the Narrative: Understanding Lifestyle Factors and Breast Cancer Risks
Hidden Symptoms: Why Standard PCOS Care Falls Short and How to Advocate
T2D Power-Up Audiobook: Your Guide to Self-Advocacy and Culturally Tailored Care
Breaking Down the WHO’s New Guideline on GLP-1 Medicines for Obesity Care
Living with PCOS: Management, Advocacy, and Hope
Let’s Talk Fibroids: The Health Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Alzheimer's Series: It's Not Just Aging
Protecting Our Minds: Understanding Brain Health and Disproportional Alzheimer's Risks
Thriving with Lupus: Nutrition, Rest, and Daily Rituals That Heal
Caregiving and Lupus: Holding Space for the Warrior and Her Circle
Lupus Unseen: Navigating the Visible and Invisible
Act Fast, Live Loud: Act Fast, Live Loud: Recognizing Stroke Warning Signs and Demanding Quick Action and Prevention
Living Boldly with Lupus: Overcoming Disproportional Risks and Medical Dismissal
Mental Health & Wellness
Healing, therapy, and breaking mental health barriers
Soft Life, Strong Heart
Beyond the Cape: The Weight of the Crown | Unmasking the Superwoman Schema
Mental Health & the Workplace: Microaggressions, Burnout, and Boundaries
Breaking Chains Early: Healing Generational Mental Health Stigmas in Our Homes
Mental Health Series: Spiritual Bypassing and the Need for Real Healing
Mental Health Series: Healing Generational Trauma Without Guilt
Strong Bones, Stronger Futures: Unmasking Osteoporosis and Preventive Longevity
Safe Spaces: Normalizing Therapy, Boundaries, and Emotional Wellness
Beyond Tired: Unmasking Chronic Fatigue and Resisting Medical Dismissal
Health Equity & Advocacy
Systemic change, policy, and community empowerment
When the Doctor Dismisses You: How to Advocate
Writing Your Receipts: How Storytelling Saves Lives
Free Your Crown, Free Your Health: The 2026 Coily Hair Revolution
Dismissed to Death: The Misdiagnosis of Jessica Pettway
The 4-Year Gap: Why Some Women Can’t Wait for the System to Catch Up
When a Call for Help Turns Deadly: The Case of Tanisha Anderson
A New Year for Alignment: Rooted in Her, Rising for All.
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) Explained: Why Your Healthcare Costs Will Likely Soar
The Big Cut: OBBBA’s Threat to Your Medicaid Maternity Care
The Wellness Blueprint: 8 Vital Health Numbers You Need to Track
Rest is Resistance: Why We’re Tired and What to Do About It
Rooted in Strength: Prioritizing Our Health, Reclaiming Our Power
When the Air Isn’t Fair: Environmental Triggers & Inequities
Rest Assured: Why Better Sleep is Your Superpower
The Hidden Impact: How the Women's Health Initiative Reshaped Our Medical Standards
Reproductive Health
Reproductive rights, STIs, fertility, and cervical health
Affirmations & Mindset
Grounding affirmations and healing mindset series
Rooted in Renewal: Begin Again Fresh Start
Rooted in Renewal: A New Year Grounding Affirmations
Affirmations Rise Series: You Deserve the Peace You Give Everyone Else
Affirmations Rise Series: The Moment You Release What Drains You… You Rise
Affirmations Rise Series Day 5: You’re Not Lost—You’re Becoming
Affirmations Rise Series Day 4: Your Becoming Deserves Grace
Affirmations Rise Series Day 3: You Are Not What You Lost
Affirmations Rise Series Day 2: Healing without Permission
Affirmations Rise Series Day 1: Reminder You Are Still Whole Even When Unseen
You Are Still the Moon: An Audiobook Journey of Healing, Identity, and Becoming
Pediatric & Family Health
Supporting Black children and families in health
Childhood Obesity: A Crisis in Plain Sight
Generation Breathe: Helping Our Kids Thrive With Asthma
Breath by Breath: Managing Asthma and Navigating Healthcare
When Allergies Attack: The Overlooked Link Between Allergies and Chronic Asthma