Remembered and Living Text: Black Women Living with Endometriosis Paperback – February 23, 2026

Remembered and Living Text: Black Women Living with Endometriosis is a powerful testimony to the strength and wisdom of Black women navigating reproductive health. Through the personal stories of Shakita Thomas Kpetay and Tamien Elder, this book sheds light on the historical and present-day injustices that shape Black women’s experiences with endometriosis.Part memoir, part call to action, this text reclaims the narrative around Black women’s bodies—centering them as sites of knowledge, transformation, and healing. Essential reading for those living with endometriosis, caregivers, and professionals across health care and education, this book invites us all to listen, reflect, and take action.A manifestation of the spirit is given to each person for the common good. - 1 Corinthians 12:7The axe forgets what the tree remembers. - African Proverb Read more