How Nacr3’s Principles of Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle Empower Black and Indigenous Women: When it comes to health, Black and Indigenous women face unique challenges that are often rooted in systemic inequalities. Factors like access to quality healthcare, cultural stigma, economic disparities, and even biases within medical treatment contribute to significant health disparities. These women are more likely to face chronic conditions, mental health challenges, and higher maternal mortality rates. Yet, amid these obstacles, the principles of Nacr3—Strength, Resilience, and Sparkle! —offer a powerful framework for Black and Indigenous women to reclaim their health, prioritize self-care, and build a future that supports their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. A Legacy of Strength in Facing Health Challenges Black and Indigenous women are no strangers to adversity. From an early age, many are taught to be “strong” and resilient in the face of difficulty. This expectation,...