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Childcare is hard to come by, even for Olympic athletes! Allyson Felix is planning to change that. Over the summer she announced a plan to offer free childcare services to Olympic athletes, coaches, and other participants at the 2022 U.S. National Championships in June. This could be the beginning of a new opportunity for athletes to have longer careers all while building their families. Read more:

Allyson Felix Is Launching an Initiative to Provide Free Childcare for Athletes The most decorated female track and field Olympian is running one last season for a cause

What does joy look like to you? National Geographic posed this question to several Black creatives in hopes of them capturing what joy means to them. Check out their photographs and videos of Black love, joy, and what it means to them:

What is Black joy? See it through the eyes of these groundbreaking artists Black creators chronicle the experiences that nourish their communities.

New research suggests that new mothers' should (if possible) breastfeed longer, and that doctors should be more inclusive with their language about breastfeeding. We understand that the topic of breastfeeding can get very complicated and that it's not always an option for all birthing families, but we do encourage folks to check out this article explaining some of the great benefits breastfeeding can provide!

New Guidelines Encourage Breastfeeding Longer, but Call for More Parental Support The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging doctors to have “nonjudgmental conversations” with families about their feeding choices.