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Black Women Matter: Combatting the Maternal Mortality Crisis | Dr. Christy Gamble, Nimaako Brown
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Black Women Matter: Combatting the Maternal Mortality Crisis | Dr. Christy Gamble, Nimaako Brown
FromFor The Movement
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this week’s episode, we’re discussing a silent epidemic that is killing black women across the country and world: childbirth. We’re joined by Dr. Christy Gamble, former Director of Health Policy for the Black Women’s Health Imperative; and Ms. Nimaako Brown, Senior Director of Community Health and Wellness at the National Urban League. From the National Urban League, this is For the Movement, a podcast that discusses policy, social, and civil rights issues affecting communities of color. Your co-hosts are Kezmiché “Kim” Atterbury, Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs; and Jordun Lawrence, Senior Manager of Communications. Mentioned in This Episode: Black Maternal Health Gun Reform Serena Williams Louisville Urban League Congress Maternal Morbidity
Released:
Mar 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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