SiX in the Press: Reproductive Freedom Leadership Council Wants To Put An End To The Black Maternal Mortality And Reproductive Crisis
Launched in 2018 by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX), the RFLC is the only nationwide network of state legislators dedicated to advancing reproductive health, rights, and justice. Throughout Black Maternal Health Week, RFLC lawmakers, in partnership with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, will spotlight critical policies, including expanding and protecting Medicaid, strengthening maternal mortality review boards, opposing anti-abortion legislation, and pushing for sustained investment in Black communities.
“Black women deserve to give birth without fear, to receive care without bias, and to live without the burden of systemic neglect,” said Rep. Felicia Robinson (FL-104) in a press release. “Prioritizing Black maternal health isn’t just necessary—it’s right. Policies should protect, uplift, and ensure that our voices and lives are valued in every health care space.”