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Documentary screening uplifts voices of Black moms and highlights need for equitable healthcare

  • 3 days ago
  • 1 min read
A woman with black hair wearing a pink sweatshirt smiles behind a table that says "Black Infant Thrive"

KITSAP COUNTY, WA — On April 17, the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, our Black Infant Thrive program invited the community to watch “High Risk,” a documentary about the high maternal mortality rate of Black women in the United States. 


A college auditorium with a large group of people looking at a screen.

People from a wide range of backgrounds gathered to learn about healthcare system inequities and how Black birth workers can drastically improve pregnancy outcomes for Black families. One woman reminded the crowd that “Black birth is beautiful and you deserve a healthy birth no matter what.” 

 

“I am honored to have so many people join us to uplift and learn from Black maternal voices,” said Black Infant Thrive educator Gabreiel Outlaw-Spencer. “Black mothers deserve safety, dignity, and joy. We will continue to advocate for safe and healthy outcomes for all birthing families.” 

 

Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that Black mothers and their families deserve welcoming, culturally appropriate, and quality pregnancy care. Some of the ways Black Infant Thrive is working to improve Black maternal health in Kitsap are: 

  • Encouraging community leadership 

  • Strengthening partnerships with local organizations 

  • Creating social events for Black families to build supportive communities 

 

To learn more about Black Infant Thrive, visit KitsapPublicHealth.org/BIT or email BIT@KitsapPublicHealth.org   

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