The American Heart Association's Pamela Garmon Johnson Says These Money Moves Are Affecting Black Women's Health
JOHNSON KNOWS FIRST-HAND HOW WEARING A SUPERWOMAN CAPE CAN SOMETIMES SMOTHER US IF WE’RE NOT CAREFUL.
“The strong Black woman cultural trope is one most of us have experienced before. You know her: the strong, resilient, nurturing, ‘don’t worry, I’ve got it,’ kind of girl that always seems to take care of everyone emotionally and financially. While this could be viewed as a point of pride and even a form of self-protection, it could also cause more harm than good.
Pamela Garmon Johnson knows first-hand how wearing a superwoman cape can sometimes smother us if we’re not careful.” - Read More Here
“I know it sometimes seems impossible to do things for yourself when everyone else is looking to you for solutions, but even a 20 minute walk or 60 seconds of meditation can help you refocus. Black women want the best for everyone, but we have to want the best for ourselves as well.” - Pamela Garmon Johnson