Dismissed, Again: The Alarming Pattern of Medical Neglect Against Black Women A disturbing trend has emerged in the United States' healthcare system: the consistent dismissal and neglect of Black women's pain, symptoms, and concerns.
This is not a new problem, but its persistence is alarming. A short film released by Chicago based wellness brand Black Girl Vitamins during Black Maternal Mental Health Week sheds light on this systemic failure.
The Visit, as the film is titled, presents four interconnected stories of Black women at different stages of life.