Parenthood

Ain’t I an Abortion Storyteller?

Kenya Martin

Sojourner Truth’s 1851 speech came to mind as I read recent articles highlighting the history of abortion storytelling while only citing the contributions of white women. We Testify storytellers of color have been talking about our multiple abortion experiences for years to try and change the stigma surrounding it.

Black Maternal Health Week Shines Spotlight on Black-Led Solutions

Miriam Zoila Pérez

“I am very hopeful that this work is ultimately going to lead to some meaningful change for Black mamas in the U.S."

Meet Three Innovators Shifting the Maternal Health Narrative

Dr. Cynthia Greenlee

They experiment with shifting the Black maternal health crisis narrative to emphasize Black life, community self-help, and #BlackJoy.

For Black Undocumented Immigrants, Cost May Be Major Barrier to Maternal Care

Tina Vasquez

“It’s never been that Black people don’t want to take care of themselves; it’s about not being able to afford to."

Mothers Who Make Liberation: New Book Explores Black Parenting as Political Practice

Dianca London Potts

Dani McClain's We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood is both memoir and a collective parenting primer based on Black women's stories and experiences.

State Legislators Are Finally Doing Something About the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Regina Mahone

State lawmakers have introduced more than 80 bills this session to address the disparity in Black maternal and infant mortality rates.

To Reverse the Maternal Health Crisis, We Must Break the Cycle of Distrust

Lynn Freedman, Angela D. Aina & Mary-Ann Etiebet

Our research says many Black women experience disrespectful pregnancy care, and providers are overwhelmed. It's a perfect storm for bias to flourish.

Legislative Lowlights: Republicans Give the Green Light for LGBTQ Discrimination

Brie Shea

One Democrat supported a bill introduced by Texas Republicans that would prohibit state agencies from penalizing workers who refuse to provide services based on religious belief.

Kirstjen Nielsen’s Legacy: Terrorizing Asylum-Seeking Children and Families

Tina Vasquez

Rewire.News compiled some of the most inhumane administrative actions both defended and executed by Nielsen while serving in her role as secretary of DHS.

Connecticut Lawmakers: Bar Anti-Choice Clinics From Lying to Pregnant People (Updated)

Auditi Guha

Reproductive rights advocates expect Gov. Ned Lamont (D) to sign the legislation if it clears the Democratic-majority legislature.