Monique Welch-Rutherford is an award-winning journalist based in Houston, specializing in uncovering unique stories that highlight the experiences of diverse and marginalized communities, particularly the intersection of health, policy, and race. Formerly a Diverse Communities reporter at the Houston … Continue reading →
Black women face unique challenges and risks in the perinatal period. Let’s talk about Black maternal mental health! Carleigh Joseph and Shala McKee, Black Maternal Mental Health
Continue reading →Marya Axner was has spent the past 30 years as an activist working against oppression of all kinds and also working as parent educator. She speaks and leads workshops on the topic of anti-Semitism and racism on college campuses, … Continue reading →
Midwife KaTina, of Amena Idir Midwifery, and Shay Wallace, of Rooted In Her, LLC, join us to discuss disparities in maternal health care and outcomes. Shay Wallace – KaTina – Disparities in Maternal Health Care
Continue reading →Marya Axner was has spent the past 30 years as an activist working against oppression of all kinds and also working as parent educator. She speaks and leads workshops on the topic of anti-Semitism and racism, at social justices organizations, … Continue reading →
Kimberly Seals Allers and Sheridan Blackwell For too long, the medical system has operated without transparency or any public accountability, particularly to Black women who are disproportionately dying in hospital settings during and after childbirth. Our back-end database, turns your … Continue reading →
Charis Thornton, Lady Power Inc. Charis Thornton is a wife, mother, activist, and the founder of Lady Power Inc. nonprofit. Her journey began with hearing her grandparents’ and parents’ experiences of prejudice and racism, especially within healthcare, then having traumatizing … Continue reading →
Cristen Pascucci: Knowing Your Rights in Birth A former communications strategist at a top public affairs firm in Baltimore, Maryland, Cristen Pascucci is the founder of Birth Monopoly and creator of the online course, Know Your Rights, which is based … Continue reading →
Marya Axner, Parenting Marya Axner has spent the past 30 years as an activist working against oppression of all kinds. Recently she has been working to address the climate emergency and ending societal divisions that hamper solving this challenge. She … Continue reading →
Nneka Hall, Pregnancy Loss or Racial Injustices in Pregnancy? Nneka Hall is the mother of four. She is a whole-woman advocate who provides in-person and virtual support to women through any life phase. She is a maternal/fetal health advocate with … Continue reading →