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Join us for Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day!
Right now, the United States is the most dangerous place to give birth in the developed world, with major racial disparities with Black women losing their lives at 3 to 4 times more than the rate of white women due to maternity-related causes, independent of age, economic background, or education. This is a fact that has not changed for several decades and to make matters worse, last fall the CDC released a report showing that 80% of maternal deaths are preventable.
This is especially critical here in North Carolina where the death rate for women within 42 days of giving birth doubled from 2019 to 2021. Black women in North Carolina continue to be significantly more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes.
This is unacceptable! Join us for Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day April 19th as we call for policies that will decrease maternal deaths and close racial health disparities.
Here are all the details:
What: Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day, where we will celebrate the introduction of the NC MOMnibus legislative package and educate lawmakers on why these policies are so urgently needed.
When: Wednesday, April 19, 10 AM-2 PM At 10 AM, advocates will gather in the grassy lawn area in front of the NC General Assembly at 16 W. Jones St in Raleigh to receive materials and organize to meet with lawmakers. At 11 AM, we will gather at the legislative press room for a press conference. From 11:30 AM-2 PM, advocates will meet with lawmakers. There will be a pre-event virtual training offered to answer any questions you might have.
Where: NC General Assembly, 16 West Jones St, Raleigh
RSVP NOW to join us! And invite your friends and family – the more, the merrier! Kids are welcome and wanted.