Despite recent declines in overall U.S. maternal mortality, Black women continue to face rising and disproportionately high death rates due to systemic racism, chronic disease and inequitable access to care. The author argues that so-called “maternal care deserts” are intentionally under-resourced areas and should be reframed as “maternal care disinvestment zones” to highlight structural neglect and drive accountability.
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Women need more access to free period products
Mamatoto Village, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit, has launched a period-product pantry to provide free reproductive health care products to Black residents in the 7th Ward, in an effort to break the cycle of period poverty.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
The DMV area is hosting a variety of free events in the coming weeks, including home ownership workshops, community bombazos, artist talks, and festivals celebrating Black culture and history.