Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

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Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...
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Give me your ignorant, your poor, your racist masses longing to preserve the status quo…

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Does it surprise anybody that the voters in a state best known for in-breeding were reluctant to vote for a Black man in a presidential race? Before a month ago, would any self respecting Democrat outside of West Virginia have wanted West Virginia to play such a significant role in the primary election?

It is time to tell the truth.

The exit polls revealed that the eight out of ten West Virginians voted for Hillary because she is White. Now, I understand that a victory is a victory. And most politicians in Senator Clinton's shoes would be rejoicing too. They wouldn't care if every resident in West Virginia was a card carrying member of the KKK just as long as they voted for them. However, it is that kind of thinking that needs to change.

The sign on the Statue of Liberty reads, "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" was an invitation to other nations to send those in need so that they could find a better life in America. The inference was, come to America and you will find rest, strength and prosperity. With all of Senator Clinton's recent comments about "hardworking Americans", she has been giving tacit endorsement to racist thinking. Somehow "hardworking American" has become defined as White, uneducated, and racist. And the message from Senator Clinton has been, "Come here, I have a place for you."

I object to the notion that White folks have a monopoly on hard work. However, more than that, I object to this type of campaigning. I do not believe that Senator Clinton is a closet racist. Rather, I believe that she is irresponsible. She is allowing her ambition to cloud her judgment. Her comments are fueling racist feelings in people who are experiencing hard times. America is bigger than this election. However, if this destructive rhetoric continues, we will be less united. Senator Clinton needs to be very careful about the role that she plays in that.

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Leviathan said…
I was also disheartened to see Hillary win by such a big margin in WV and, for that matter, in Ohio and Pennsylvania as well. It does indicate that in many respects we have a long, long way to go when it comes to white fear and racism. I also blame the media for perpetuating the stereotype.

Clinton has no possibility for gaining the nomination now. The delegates are simply not on her side. I trust that before election day, Obama can find a way to appeal to the white voters who, unjustly, have yet to give up their old prejudices.

By the way, we need not look further than good old Pittsburgh to see all the racism you can handle. I see some of your posts address this. I hope to read more of your blog as time goes on, as it is very well written. Thank you.
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