10/31/2025
Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and most of these deaths are preventable. More than half of maternal deaths happen after birth, when mothers are often sent home and told they’re fine.
Mississippi has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, especially for Black mothers. Bias in healthcare is real. Education and income do not protect Black women from being ignored or dismissed.
This isn’t a movie. These are real lives, real families, and a real crisis. It’s time to demand care that protects mothers, not endangers them.