We are proud and excited to be one the 127 organizations that has endorsed the Historic Momnibus Act for 2020 and 2021. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus is a historic step to address our nation’s Black maternal health crisis. We had two legislative wins in 2020 and looking forward to the 117th congress to push…
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Black Doctor Dies After Giving Birth, Underscoring Maternal Mortality Crisis | MedPage Today
According to the CDC in recent years in the United States, black mothers die three to four times the rate of white mothers. The unfortunate reality is that 60% of these deaths can be prevented. Here’s what we know: Black women are 22 percent more likely to die from heart disease than white women. Black women are…
