Every year on March 8th, people worldwide commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD), a worldwide day honoring women for their social, economic, cultural, and political contributions. It is a rallying cry to speed up the achievement of gender equality and stop discrimination based on gender anywhere globally.

The unique difficulties and inequalities Black women confront regarding their health must be recognized and countered. Maternal mortality, cardiovascular disease, and several malignancies affect Black women more often than Caucasian women in the United States.

Poor health, poverty, and adverse environmental conditions disproportionately impact people of color. These inequalities have their origins in systematic racism and discrimination. On this International Women’s Day, let us work together to ensure that black women’s health and well-being are at the forefront of policy and program development.

Like any other area of society, Black women’s healthcare and public health accomplishments should be celebrated. We can help create a more fair and equitable society for all women if we consider and respond to the specific challenges Black women face.