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Exclusive: Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Ayanna Pressley Want A Better HealthCare System For Parents

Senator Cory Booker and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley are re-introducing the MOMMIES Act, which would expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum people.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

October 19, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Watch: How to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crises

Hear from four Black medical professionals and healthcare advocates about the accelerating Black maternal morbidity crisis, part of the 2023 Root Institute

By

The Root Staff

Published

October 11, 2023
Opinion, Opinion

Medicaid Expansion Can Lead to Better Outcomes for Black Mothers

More Black women are dying from pregnancy-related causes than any other group. But we can do something about it.

By

Tatsha Robertson

Published

April 12, 2023
Events, The Root Institute

Black Women Dying During Pregnancy or Childbirth Have Increased and It’s Getting Worse!

The maternal mortality rate for Black women nearly doubled from 2018 to 2021.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

March 17, 2023
Culture, Health

Black Maternal Health Disparities Don’t Discriminate

Alarming statistics prove neither income nor education level can guarantee an event-free pregnancy.

By

Keith Reed

Published

March 7, 2023
Opinion, Opinion

Nurses In Viral Tik Tok Mocking Their Pregnant Patients Are in Big Trouble [UPDATE]

The labor and delivery nurses who mocked their patients on social media were punished, but the incident speaks to a larger issue with pregnancy care.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

December 10, 2022
Criminal Justice, News, Reproductive Justice

Doctors Say: Abortion Bans Will Kill Black Women

Health care providers explain why the end of Roe v. Wade is exacerbating the Black maternal health care crisis.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

August 17, 2022
Culture, Family Matters

Pampers Partnering with Allyson Felix to Improve Black Maternal Health

The leading diaper brand is committing $250,000 to improve health outcomes for Black mothers.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

June 10, 2022
Black Maternal Healthcare, Culture, Health

Sen. Bill Cassidy Claims Racist Remarks on Maternal Mortality Were Taken Out of Context

In an interview with POLITICO, the Republican Senator said his state’s high maternal health rate wouldn’t be so bad if Black moms weren’t counted

By

Angela Johnson

Published

May 24, 2022
Events, The Root Institute

VP Harris Urges White House to Make Black Maternal Health A National Priority

All mamas might matter, but Black mamas and their health are never regarded quite the same.

By

Vanessa De Luca

Published

April 17, 2022