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A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez

is an award-winning writer, speaker, and activist working to amplify Black women’s voices in the mainstream dialogue, especially within conversations on health and parenting. In addition to聽大象传媒聽her work has been featured in The New York Times,听The Washington Post,听Fast Company, and a host of other publications. She is also the founder of the #FreeBlackMotherhood movement. She can be reached at聽聽for business inquiries and聽on聽social media for social connections.

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Health & Happiness

In Pursuit of Liberated Mothering

Cross-cultural dialogue, especially among moms of color, can build new narratives that challenge the legacies of white supremacy and foster healing.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Dec 4, 2023

Opinion | Health & Happiness

Finding Freedom in Black Motherhood

鈥淚 know I鈥檓 the best mother when I start from the inside out.鈥�

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | May 11, 2023

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Opinion | Health & Happiness

Social Change, at the Cellular Level

A new book argues that even small things can help grow the world we want.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Dec 6, 2022

Health & Happiness

How to Really Support People Who Have Abortions

Reproductive justice advocates say that challenging stigma, centering equity, and demonstrating unconditional kindness are vital to providing inclusive care.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Sep 15, 2021

Health & Happiness

For Black Women, Reproductive Justice Is About More Than High-Risk Pregnancies

Infertility affects Black women twice as much as other women鈥攁nd they鈥檙e less likely to seek assistance.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Apr 2, 2019

Health & Happiness

From IVF to Miscarriages: 5 Ways We Can Talk About Infertility

By opening up about her struggles with pregnancy, former First Lady Michelle Obama launches a public conversation about something many women suffer in private.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Dec 5, 2018

Democracy

Maternity Care Gets a Racial Justice Focus

Black birth workers give mothers of color healthier, safer options for labor and recovery.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Sep 7, 2018

Issues

A New Generation Lives a Different American Dream鈥擜nd They鈥檙e Happy

Millennials, sometimes referred to as 鈥済eneration rent,鈥� are having to get creative and find alternative housing options.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | May 29, 2018

Health & Happiness

8 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who Has Just Given Birth

Why you shouldn鈥檛 ask about sleep, weight loss, or breastfeeding. But especially sleep.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Apr 17, 2018

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They鈥檙e Walking Five Days Straight to Honor Harriet Tubman鈥攁nd Black Women Everywhere

The women of GirlTrek are traversing 100 miles of the Underground Railroad to highlight Black female health and wellness.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Mar 8, 2018

Opinion | Democracy

I Know Why Black Women Are Wary of Reproductive Activism

I鈥檓 burdened with the responsibility of informing the world around me that my body is mine. Historically, it belongs to everyone else.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Feb 9, 2018

Democracy

For Black Women Across the U.S., a 30-Minute Walk Builds Better Health鈥攁nd Sisterhood

鈥淚 can lace up my sneakers, walk out my front door, and change my entire body.鈥�

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Nov 15, 2017

Democracy

5 Ways You Can Help Black Moms Take Back Breastfeeding

Insufficient support and stigma make Black women the least likely to breastfeed of any group.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Aug 25, 2017

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Getting Your Period Can Be a Pain. Getting It While Homeless Is Even Worse

The average woman spends $18,000 in her lifetime on menstruation-related items. But what about women who can鈥檛 afford that?

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Jul 27, 2017

Democracy

Why Young People Need Diverse Books

All children need to see inspiring, courageous characters鈥搘ho look like them鈥搃n literature.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Jun 13, 2017

Democracy

Black Teen Suicide Rate Has Doubled. Here Are 5 Ways to Help

鈥淚t鈥檚 so important for people of color to educate themselves on the prevalence of mental illness. We are not exempt. We are human.鈥�

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | May 15, 2017

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Just So We鈥檙e Clear: Black Mothers Aren鈥檛 to Blame for High Infant Mortality

When famous midwife Ina May Gaskin suggested that Black mothers should make better lifestyle choices to have healthier babies, the Black birth world decided they鈥檇 had enough.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | May 4, 2017

Democracy

What My Mostly White Town Is Doing to Defeat Trumpism

As a Black woman, I was anxious about moving to a conservative state. But, surprisingly, I found a community ready to embrace me and fight for equality.

A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez | Feb 17, 2017

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