More Life Magazine Unveils First Black Breast Health Issue
More Life Magazine is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Black Breast Health Issue, a pioneering collaboration with Black-led grassroots organizations and advocates across the U.S. This special edition serves as a curated resource, addressing various aspects of breast health and wellness within Black communities.
Empowering Communities Through Collaboration
Breast cancer has a devastating impact on Black communities. According to the American Cancer Society, while breast cancer incidence rates among Black and white women are similar, Black women have a roughly 40 percent higher death rate from breast cancer. Additionally, Black men have a 52% higher breast cancer incidence rate than white men.
“The needs are great, the gaps are wide and collaboration is key to more life beyond breast cancer,” said Jasmine Dionne Souers, Editor of More Life Magazine and President and CEO of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance. “There was so much I didn’t know when I was diagnosed at 26. I had to work hard to find help and advocate for myself. The 2025 Black Breast Health Issue is an answer to that frustration, bringing leaders together to make a greater impact than what they could do alone.”
Recognizing that community insiders best understand local needs, More Life Magazine partnered with organizations in cities where Black women face high breast cancer mortality rates:
- Celebrate Life Ministry, Los Angeles, CA
- Pink Legacy 50/50, Houston, TX
- Painted Pink, Atlanta, GA
- Sista’s Daughters, Philadelphia, PA
In addition to Black breast cancer advocates from the broader community, each organization contributed articles based on their area of expertise. By combining a variety of resources and experiences into one shared resource, contributors expand access to critical information within their backyard and beyond.
“Collaborative work prevents the inefficiencies of siloed efforts and allows us to pool knowledge and strategies to better serve those affected by breast cancer,” said Ann-Marie Swatson, CEO and President of Painted Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to educating every millennial on breast health. “This moment is a reminder to everyone that our efforts are part of a broader movement to ensure that no woman faces her breast cancer journey alone.”
The 2025 Black Breast Health Issue includes topics such as self-advocacy, male breast cancer, whole person healing, caring for caregivers and more. Other notable features and contributors include Travis Douglas, a male breast cancer survivor and advocate for The Male Global Breast Cancer Alliance; Deltra James, a poet and passionate voice for metastatic breast cancer awareness; Thandi Montgomery, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for holistic health; and Valencia Robinson, a metastatic breast cancer advocate and champion for digital rights through The Light Collective.
"I hope that my article reminds readers that whether they consider themselves creatives or not, Black folks have used storytelling in various forms, including poetry to let out what does harm being kept in," said Deltra James. "It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be done and sharing can be healing - to ourselves and others going through similar experiences."
Support from Dedicated Sponsors
This initiative is made possible through the generous support of Genentech and Healing Works Foundation, organizations committed to advancing health equity and providing essential resources to those in need.
About More Life Magazine
Presented by The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance, More Life Magazine is dedicated to delivering curated guides for better breast health and wellness for all. Through collaboration and innovation, the magazine strives to empower individuals and underresourced communities with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate breast health challenges effectively.
