02/24/2026
During Black History Month, we recognize not only the achievements and leadership of Black communities — but also the inequities that still shape healthcare today.
Not everyone has equal access to their full human rights.
Indigenous women and women of color face greater barriers to contraception, s*x education, STI care, prenatal care, and safe abortion.
Maternal mortality reflects systemic racial disparities. In states where abortion is banned, Black mothers are 3.3x more likely to die than White mothers.
Members of immigrant communities are also delaying or avoiding healthcare out of fear.
Reproductive justice is intersectional. It is inseparable from racial justice.
Equity in Black maternal health is essential — and at Equality Health Center, we are committed to providing accessible care, advocating for reproductive justice, and continuing to examine how systems impact the communities we serve.
Don’t miss Black Lives Matter New Hampshire’s annual conference on February 28 to learn more about the current realities shaping Black maternal health.