SiX in the Press: Black Maternal Health Week
“In stark contrast to the attacks on vital programs and cuts to essential services coming from Washington D.C., state legislators are fighting for a future where Black women are treated with dignity, care, and respect,” said Jennifer Driver, Senior Director of Reproductive Rights, State Innovation Exchange.
“In order to improve maternal health outcomes, we must address the systemic racism that impacts the lives of Black women before, during, and after pregnancy. From Michigan to Mississippi, our champion lawmakers are putting forward solutions that improve the health and well-being of Black communities overall.”
SiX RFLC lawmakers are championing policies, including protecting and expanding Medicaid, strengthening maternal mortality review boards, stopping anti-abortion lawmakers, and calling for sustained investment in Black communities.