It is troubling that minorities and people of color face drastically higher rates of disease and lower access to healthcare.
Joyce Beatty, OH-03
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty joined Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), and over 60 cosponsors to introduce a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week.
This resolution will bring national attention to the United States’ maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.