This week is Black Maternal Health Week.
We’re reminded, once again, that Black women continue to face disparate maternal health outcomes as a result of structural racism and inequitable access to high-quality, comprehensive care.
Black mamas matter.
They are the backbone of our families and our communities. And in a political moment where many are giving Black women flowers for their social and political contributions, it’s long past time to speak plainly about the threats they face — including explicit bias within health settings and the highest maternal mortality rate among the world’s developed nations.
Make no mistake, maternal health care is a racial justice issue, and it demands bold, systemic solutions to get at the root causes of the preventable negative maternal health outcomes suffered by Black women.
That’s why we are fighting to expand Medicaid to cover comprehensive pre- and post-partum care, to pass the Anti-Racism in Public Health Act, and — ultimately — to pass Medicare for All, to guarantee high-quality, accessible care for all.
The urgency around Black maternal mortality is only increasing, and our movement is committed to meeting the moment.
We must transform our health care systems to center their experiences and ensure that comprehensive pre- and post-partum care is universally available.
Thank you for being our partners in this work,
The A-Team
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