Hey there, it’s Lisa Blunt Rochester. Ayanna said I could reach out about an important issue that’s always on both of our minds.

Attacks on reproductive health care have been in the news a lot lately. But there's one aspect that I feel gets lost in a lot of conversations around reproductive care: Black maternal health. What researchers have found is too egregious to ignore.

In nearly every category, Black mothers are disproportionately impacted by insufficient access to maternal care. Studies show that Black women are three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women.

Maternal mortality rates continue to climb exponentially for Black women and women of color, and we cannot continue to turn a blind eye towards it. This is not a problem that will fix itself — it will take investment in communities of color. That’s when we can guarantee high-quality, accessible care for all.

Our movement must meet this moment with the urgency it requires. Will you split a donation to our campaign and Ayanna’s to help fight for bold, systemic solutions to the Black maternal mortality crisis?

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As a mother myself, and now, a first-time grandmother, I’ve seen personally the difficult health care experiences that Black women face all too often when pregnant. That’s why I've spent my career advocating for these issues as a proud member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and the House Health Subcommittee.

And I know this is a top issue for Ayanna Pressley too. Her grandma Carrie died in the 1950s after giving birth. That tragedy took her family generations to recover from. It’s why she’s re-introduced legislation like the MOMMIES Act alongside Senator Cory Booker to reverse the trend of rising maternal mortality rates and close disparities that put Black and other communities of color at risk.

So in the Senate, I'll work hard to improve maternal health for women across the board and ensure that under-resourced communities have a voice that advocates for maternal health. I'm ready to get to work, but we know this race won't be easy — that's why I need your support.

Will you split any amount between my campaign and Ayanna’s? Issues like maternal health are on the line, and I'm ready to be the champion that fights for it.

Thank you,

- Lisa