Why 2026 Is a Life-or-Death Year for Black Women

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/why-2026-is-a-life-or-death-year-for-black-womenEpisode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton confronts the urgent realities Black women face as we head into 2026. Using the story of Adriana Smith as a lens, Dr. Burton breaks down the ongoing maternal mortality crisis, the rising cost of healthcare, and the erosion of reproductive and economic protections that disproportionately endanger Black women.This conversation goes beyond headlines. Dr. Burton challenges the watered-down idea of self-care, reframing it as a strategy rooted in awareness, political engagement, and economic power. From staying active at the ballot box to leveraging collective boycotts and supporting Black and women-owned businesses, she lays out what real protection and resilience look like.This episode centers on truth, accountability, and survival. Because for Black women, 2026 is not theoretical. It is personal.▶︎ In This Episode00:00: Introduction and New Year Greetings00:59: Reflecting on 2025: Key Stories01:22: Adriana Smith Case: Maternal Mortality and Women's Rights02:25: Healthcare Challenges in 202603:06: Government Intervention and Women's Autonomy04:56: Economic and Political Pressures06:59: Call to Action: Prioritizing Self-Care and Community08:26: Conclusion and Final Thoughts🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .