Black Lives MatterfromThe Nation1 month agoAbortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal HealthMaternal mortality rates for Black women remain unacceptably high, exacerbated by abortion bans that hinder access to necessary healthcare services.
Black Lives MatterfromPsychology Today3 days agoHow Implict Bias Kills Black BabiesMicroaggressions can have life-threatening health consequences, especially for Black individuals.A study links state-level anti-Black bias to higher Black infant mortality.Healthcare professionals display significant racial bias, similar to the general populace.Structural reforms and anti-bias training are essential in healthcare.
Black Lives MatterfromThe Nation1 month agoAbortion Care Is Central to Black Maternal HealthMaternal mortality rates for Black women remain unacceptably high, exacerbated by abortion bans that hinder access to necessary healthcare services.
Black Lives MatterfromPsychology Today3 days agoHow Implict Bias Kills Black BabiesMicroaggressions can have life-threatening health consequences, especially for Black individuals.A study links state-level anti-Black bias to higher Black infant mortality.Healthcare professionals display significant racial bias, similar to the general populace.Structural reforms and anti-bias training are essential in healthcare.
BrooklynfromBKReader1 month agoCity Council Pushes For Additional Funds to Improve Black Maternal HealthNew York City Council is advocating for policies to reduce maternal mortality for Black mothers, who face significantly higher risks compared to white mothers.
Black Lives MatterfromCbsnews1 month agoDetroit-based organization leads fight for Black maternal health in MichiganDanielle Atkinson founded Mothering Justice to advocate for Black maternal health and address systemic inequities.