Dallas Black Bloggers is excited to announce our largest partnership to date—a collaboration with the American Cancer Society!
#TeamDBBFight will be marching in pink with The American Cancer Society on Saturday, October 19 to celebrate the strength of cancer survivors, fighters, and community members impacted by breast cancer. Join us at Choctaw Stadium (1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington TX) at 8 a.m. for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, an annual North Texas walk that raises funds for cancer research.
Register for our team via Eventbrite or the race site. If you can’t join in person, donate to our team what you can. Many companies offer a match and every dollar counts!
Get Ready for the Walk
In true DBB fashion, our team walkers will experience community, networking, and connection to local brands. Our team organizers the KCM Agency, Curls n Cocktails, T_Foodie_Findings, and More Kian have a special morning planned. Get ready for the walk by shopping our Amazon Race Day list and connecting with our sponsors:
Suave Elite Barbershop
Race Day Plans
DBB is all about community so our goal for this walk is to march in stride together. Our team captain will hype us up every step of the 5K walk, which starts at 10 a.m. Before the race, stop by the DBB pop-up booth for a fun group photo around 9:00 a.m.
After our photo, stop by the American Cancer Society’s Voices booth to learn about a groundbreaking study aimed at understanding and improving the health of Black women across the nation. Our Voices ambassadors are To’CCorra, Alana, Brittney, and LaShune.
To’Ccorra Hill (@Curlsncocktails)
“As a lupus warrior and breast cancer fighter, I’ve experienced firsthand how the healthcare system can overlook and dismiss the unique health concerns of Black women. Time and time again, I’ve encountered healthcare providers who assume I’m exaggerating my pain or dismiss my symptoms entirely, leaving me feeling unseen and unheard. It wasn't until I found a Black female physician that my lupus was even correctly diagnosed.”
“Black women are often left out of medical research, which means our needs aren’t prioritized in treatments or studies. When research doesn’t include us, the results don’t reflect our realities, leading to misdiagnoses or inadequate care, like the timeline with my breast cancer which took 2 months to diagnosis. Health equity is not just a buzzword—it’s a necessity.
It’s about ensuring that Black women are seen, heard, and treated with the same urgency and respect as anyone else. It’s about demanding more research that looks at how diseases affect us specifically, and pushing for culturally competent care.
Every Black woman deserves to walk into a doctor’s office knowing she will be listened to, believed, and treated with the best available care. Our health is worth fighting for.”
Alana Marie (@iamalanamarie)
“When it comes to advocating for my health, this is something I am all too familiar with.
In 2019, I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder. In 2020, I was diagnosed with infertility.
In 2021, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I’ve had more conversations with insurance companies and more doctor’s visits than I care to count, but one thing I am super proud of is the way I advocated for myself to receive top quality care.”
“Black women are more likely than any other racial and ethnic group to die from heart disease, hypertension, stroke, lupus, and several cancers. Because I have a history of colon cancer in my family, my life mantra is “I’m trying to be here for a good time AND a long time.”
“That goal requires having uncomfortable conversations, learning my family history, getting bloodwork done frequently, and being my biggest advocate in any room. Black women deserve long and healthy lives, and the Voice study will help us take matters into our own hands.”
Brittany Peete (@wherebebe)
My passion for health equity was ignited years ago, working with young Black and Brown women in underserved communities. As a healthcare professional, I know the signs of breast cancer and have witnessed firsthand many patients struggle to be seen, heard, and diagnosed.
Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer younger, face higher mortality rates, and often encounter more hurdles in accessing timely care. This isn't just about statistics; it's about the mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends whose lives are tragically impacted by systemic inequities. We need to dismantle these barriers, amplify the voices of Black women, and demand policies that prioritize their well-being.
It's important for us, and me both as a healthcare professional and as a Black woman, to fight for a future where health equity is a reality for all.
Quinshada Edmond (@StemmeFloral / @withlove_1913)
“In 2022, I experienced a medical misdiagnosis that continues to make health equity important to me today. My first doctors had never encountered a severe skin rash on African-American skin before, and suggested treatment that actually worsened my condition. After seeing two additional specialists, I was finally correctly diagnosed with Pityriasis rosea.”
“My experience underscores the importance of preparing doctors to recognize medical conditions across all skin tones and racial backgrounds. Research, especially for Black women, is crucial to ensuring health care is equitable for all.”
Stay tuned for more
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing our growing list of event sponsors, walkers, and team success. Our relationship with the American Cancer Society also has plans for a future event—so follow @Dallas Black Bloggers on Instagram for more about our growing partnership.
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