Recapping Black Maternal Health Week!

This week we celebrated Black Maternal Health Week! We know that our current healthcare system has failed Black women and birthing people at tremendous rates. This week Whitehouse.gov stated:

Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives.?It is an urgent call for action.?Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.?This is on top of the fact that women in America are dying at a higher rate from pregnancy-related causes than in any other developed nation.

Every week we honor the Black Women & Femmes Changing our World but this week, it felt especially important to spotlight the work of Frankie Robertson, the Founder of The Amandla Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the social and political determinants of health that directly impact the health of Black birthing people. Find Frankie on Linkedin!

Today is also the Day of Silence. Celebrated every second Friday in April, this observance brings attention to the hatred, oppression, prejudice, and violence that LGBTQ youth experience every day.? Currently, we’ve seen a plethora of legislation targeting queer and trans youth across the U.S. This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to ensure that all youth get to thrive! Organizations like The National Black Trans Advocacy Coalition address the inequities facing Black transpeople in our society. Today would be a great day to offer support.?

Today also happens to be National Dolphin Day! This holiday allows us to celebrate dolphins and raise awareness. Dolphins are dynamic and offer humans, a great deal. Not only are they able to soothe us with their soundmaking they also have a tremendous sense of humor!?