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Maternal deaths - A black mom crying

Maternal deaths are dropping—but Black moms are still at the highest risk

Black women in the U.S. are about 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women.

Updated Mar. 12, 2025
Black moms: A Black mom cradling her belly

Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 

Updated Dec. 16, 2024

11 Black activists to follow on Instagram right now, mama

These women are inspiring people to fight against racism.

Updated Jul. 09, 2020

10 inspiring Black moms to follow on IG right now

They perfectly capture Black motherhood.

Updated Jun. 05, 2020
Raising strong Black women - A daughter kissing her mother's cheek

Black History Month: Teaching my daughters to celebrate Black women’s strength

Mothering Black girls, for me, can be fraught with the responsibility of teaching them Black women's stories while clearing space for them to write their own.

Updated Feb. 09, 2023
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