Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: December 8, 2025
From critical healthcare legislation to the ever-changing job market and a look back at our history, this segment provides the information needed to stay informed and empowered.
Here’s what we need to know today, delivered by the one and only Sybil Wilkes. Staying informed is a powerful tool for our community, helping us navigate the world and advocate for the change we want to see.
From critical healthcare legislation to the ever-changing job market and a look back at our history, this segment provides the information needed to stay informed and empowered.
Women’s Health
A troubling story emerged from Dallas Regional Medical Center when a viral video showed a Black woman in labor seemingly being ignored by a staff member who was focused on a computer. The hospital has since stated that the employee is no longer with them and that their actions do not reflect the organization’s values. In response, the Mesquite, Texas, hospital announced it will implement new training focused on recognizing imminent delivery, compassionate care, and addressing bias. The new mother’s legal team noted that the birth had been planned, raising further questions about the care she received.
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Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced the Wells Act, named for Mercedes Wells, who was discharged from an Indiana hospital while in active labor. This proposed legislation aims to create stronger protections for expectant mothers by requiring hospitals to implement safe discharge labor plans. The bill also pushes for expanded racial bias training and greater accountability in maternal care, continuing Congresswoman Kelly’s long-standing fight to address these life-or-death disparities.
A.I.
Artificial intelligence is causing many workers to feel anxious about keeping up, fearing their skills could become obsolete. Three years after ChatGPT’s debut, the mindset is shifting. AI is now viewed less as a threat and more as an essential skill. Career expert Keith Spencer explains that professionals are increasingly accepting that AI will permanently change the workplace. The focus is now on adapting and learning how to use these new tools effectively.
The Abolition of Slavery
December 6, 1865, marks the official abolition of slavery in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. President Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in Confederate states, but the 13th Amendment was the constitutional step needed to end slavery nationwide. Recognizing and honoring this milestone reminds us that knowledge of our history fuels our empowerment.
As Sybil always reminds us: Be informed, be empowered. In these shifting times, knowing what is happening around us is the first step toward protecting and uplifting our community. Stay tuned, stay alert, and keep supporting the voices that tell our stories.
