⏰Issue #6 - October 8th 2025

October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the world turns pink to remind us of the lives touched, the battles fought, and the hope carried forward. But beyond the ribbons and campaigns, there is an urgent truth that too often goes unheard: Black women and men face unique and devastating disparities when it comes to breast cancer.

As a two-time breast cancer survivor, a Black woman in technology, and the founder of AfroPink, I carry these truths not as statistics but as lived experience. My story—and the story of so many others—sits at the intersection of race, gender, health, and resilience. It is why I believe awareness is not enough.

October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

October is more than just pink ribbons and awareness campaigns, it’s a powerful reminder of the lives impacted by breast cancer and the urgent need to close the health equity gap for Black women. At The Black Adult Society, we honor this month by uplifting stories of resilience, advocating for access, and spotlighting initiatives that center our community’s health and healing.

One such initiative is VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking long-term study led by the American Cancer Society. This national effort aims to enroll at least 100,000 Black women…