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Amber Thurman: The current political climate is deadly
The current political state of America is worsening the Black maternal mortality crisis. In September of 2024, 28-year-old Amber Thurman...

Ebony Birth Collective
Aug 262 min read
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Tianna Madison: Motherhood should not be synonymous with fear
Some women feel overwhelming joy when they find out they’re going to be mothers. Others feel nerves, maybe uncertainty and unconfidence....

Ebony Birth Collective
Jun 203 min read
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Adriana Smith: A voice unheard
Adriana Smith is a 30-year-old nurse and mother who was declared brain-dead in February. At the time of being declared brain-dead, Smith...

Ebony Birth Collective
May 312 min read
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Adriana Smith: The female body is not a machine
Adriana Smith is a 30-year-old nurse and a mother who was declared brain-dead in February, 9 weeks pregnant with her second child....

Ebony Birth Collective
May 292 min read
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Allyson Felix: A Voice For Change
As we raise awareness for the Black maternal mortality crisis and advocate for change, it is important to uplift, acknowledge and be...

Ebony Birth Collective
Apr 122 min read
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Systemic racism: Discrimination needs to end
It is the job of healthcare providers to make patients feel supported, safe, and comfortable. Yet, in 2023, 22% of Black patients...

Ebony Birth Collective
Feb 172 min read
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Shalon Irving: A legacy of advocacy
Shalon Irving, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dedicated herself to understanding and reducing...

Ebony Birth Collective
Jan 262 min read
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Black Maternal Mortality: Solutions and steps towards equality
The statistics regarding the high maternal mortality rate Black women face are shocking and disturbing. This is an issue that calls for...

Ebony Birth Collective
Jan 152 min read
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Tori Bowie: Black mothers deserve better
The passing of American track and field athlete and Olympic medalist Tori Bowie in April of 2023 was a truly devastating loss felt by...

Ebony Birth Collective
Jan 42 min read
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Empowering Black Maternal Health: The Vision of the Ebony Birth Collective
Motherhood is, for many women, one of the most transformative journeys life has to offer. However, for many Black mothers, instead of...

Ebony Birth Collective
Jan 42 min read
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Black Maternal Mortality: The causes
The statistics show that Black women are almost three times more likely to die due to pregnancy-related complications than White women,...

Ebony Birth Collective
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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