Studies reveal that while anorexia and bulimia are less common, binge eating disorder (BED) is a significant concern. For example, one national survey found BED to be the most common eating disorder among Black adults and adolescents, while anorexia was much rarer.

For decades, Black women have faced barriers to swimming—from limited access to pools and generational fear to concerns about hair care and lack of representation. But the  tide is turning. Olympians like Simone Manuel, Lia Neal, and Natalie Hinds have shattered stereotypes, inspiring a new generation. New swimwear brands are designing caps for natural hair, colleges are expanding outreach, and Black swim coaches are rising in number, making pools feel more inclusive and empowering than ever.

For too long, suicide and mental health struggles have been shrouded in silence within our communities. Yet the statistics tell a sobering truth: suicide rates among Black women have more than risen—they have accelerated, doubling among young Black females aged 15 to 24 over the last two decades, and continuing to climb during the pandemic years.