Cancer screening is offered to women and men for different parts of the body. It is important to attend your appointment so that any problems can be found early and treated. Please look after your body, check your body, know your body and spot all changes early. Early detection and prevention saves life.

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Why is cancer still a taboo topic in our community as Black people, and how do we make it less common a discussion in our household and community?

We have Funmi sharing about the TWERINDE project and findings from her community outreach. Below is the episode link on YouTube.

Link: https://youtu.be/RWhtFjGKHew

Land and wealth ownership have long been tied to power, security, and opportunity, yet Black women remain disproportionately excluded from these resources. In this eye-opening episode of Your Story, Our Voice, hosts Judith and Lillian are joined by Carina Gaffney, Jess Steele, and Rose Ssali to explore the intersection of land justice, economic equity, and community empowerment for Black women.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🔹 What is land justice? Understanding its role in social and economic equity.

🔹 Why Black women face barriers to land and wealth ownership - historical injustices, and systemic challenges.

🔹 Community-led solutions - how grassroots movements are reclaiming land and resources for marginalised communities.

🔹 The power of collective ownership - why co-operatives, land trusts, and community businesses are key to economic justice.

🔹 Building sustainable wealth - strategies for Black women to secure land, housing, and economic power.

🔹 Inspiring success stories - how organisations like SAWN, Hastings Commons, and Lankelly Chase are making a difference.

This powerful discussion sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and provides practical steps for Black women to reclaim economic independence and community wealth.

🎧 Tune in to learn how land justice can be a tool for empowerment, equity, and lasting change for Black women and their communities.