As this quest for theological truth became complex due to social issues such as racism, sexism and violence against women, the project required a more profound understanding across systems, cultures and continents. A comparative analysis ensued based on historical roots via extensive research from a "Healthcare and Human Development" course that entailed travel to South Africa. The pragmatic review of two countries plagued with detrimental societal issues affecting Black women such as abuse, cultural approbation, health disparity, unjust biblical interpretations, gender biases and historical presence of racial discrimination epitomized by slavery and apartheid provided critical analysis essential to the foundation of this project.

The spiritual part tackles the role Christianity has played towards women being viewed from a misogynistic interpretation in Africa and in the United States. Through engaging review of Judges 19's narrative of the unnamed concubine's rape and dismemberment aligned with similar scriptural narratives, modern day abuses toward women are unpacked in correlation. Womanist and feminist theology will illustrate the importance of providing a voice and reframing interpretations from the biblical text. Through the words of Black women activists such as Monica A Coleman, Renita J Weems, bell hooks, Audre Lorde, Musa Dube, Katie Canon, Mercy Amba Oduyoye and others as well as personal narratives offered by the author, further insight is provided on the "Black woman experience."

Ultimately this project sheds light on discriminatory practices within the healthcare context by reviewing the associated inequitable matters prevalent in society. Some methods for implementation into healthcare protocol are recommended in hopes of reaching quality patient care to BIPOC and other susceptible groups that remain unheard. This research serves as a catalyst to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and vulnerable groups starting with Black women.