Linda Janet Holmes, Black Midwifery History Linda Janet Holmes is a writer, independent scholar, curator, and long-time women’s health activist. Her writing, including articles in medical journals and essays in feminist journals, has been pivotal in contributing to a resurgence … 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 →
Marya Axner, Talking to Children About Racism Marya Axner 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 … Continue reading →
Devin English, PhD: Part 2 Dr. Devin English tells us about Black teenage racial discrimination – information of which we should all be aware and working to make changes. Dr. English earned his BA in psychology from Macalester College and … Continue reading →
Devin English, PhD: Part 1 Dr. Devin English tells us about Black teenage racial discrimination – information of which we should all be aware and working to make changes. Dr. English earned his BA in psychology from Macalester College and … Continue reading →
Devin English, PhD Dr. Devin English, a researcher and and educator with the Rutgers School of Public Health shares his recent research to investigate intersectional discrimination, coping, and bio-psychosocial outcomes among adolescent Black youth. The research examines frequencies and psychological … Continue reading →
Catrice Harris Catrice Harris – doula, apprentice midwife, childbirth educator – tells us about African American midwifery history and reports on new maternal mortality statistics and the risk factors for Black and Native American women. How can we and healthcare … Continue reading →
LaToya Shields, maternal mortality and morbidity, and substance use/lack of support LaToya Shields, BSW, MPA, LCDC-I, has been in the social service field for well over 15 years. She currently holds the position of Manager of the Specialized Programs and … Continue reading →
Christy Salinas, Prenatal Classes in Spanish Christy Salinas is the Program Director of Blessed Beginnings Life Center at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. She received her Master of Arts in Humanities with a Certificate in Women’s Studies from … Continue reading →
Dr. Richelle Whittaker Dr. Richelle Whittaker is an Educational Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. She has over 15 years’ experience providing counseling and assessment services in private practice, as well as developing and delivering training and workshops for agencies, … Continue reading →