SYSTEMIC RACISM IS KILLING BLACK BABIES IN AMERICA — BUT THERE IS SOMETHING BLACK WOMEN CAN DO ABOUT IT
By Shafia M. Monroe The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says the U.S. infant mortality rate is the highest among selected states in the South and Midwest regions. In 2010, 13 states and the District of Columbia had infant mortality rates of 7.00–7.99, and two additional states (Mississippi and Alabama) had infant mortality rates […]
Mama’s Milk: A Lesson in Breastfeeding
Given the high infant mortality rates in the African American community, we have to make sure that we give our kids every chance at having the healthiest start in life.
