Wellness

Black Mental Health

Mental Health Crisis in the Black Community

The amazing poll and research “Mental Health Equity” report was conducted by EVITARUS. The info here … https://www.bwopatileleads.org/california_equity_in_mental_health_survey

Black Maternal Health

Vice President hosted the first-ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action. There have already seen an incredible response to her Call to Action for both the public and private sector to help improve maternal health outcomes. To watch the full summit here. Read more below.
Black Maternal Health
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Bloomberg:

Kamala Harris Rolls Out Plan to Reduce High U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates
[Kelsey Butler, 12/7/21]

The State of Black Women in California – 2022 and Beyond Report

California Black Women’s Collective (CABWC) in partnership with CA Black Media and Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) released the State of Black Women in CA 2022 and Beyond Report – Essays from Black Women Thought Leaders report.
The report focuses on critical issues impacting Black Women and the Black Community including political participation; work and family; health and wellness; employment and earnings; poverty and opportunity; education; violence and safety; and Black Women and aging. More than 20 different authors provided insights and highlighted legislative and non-legislative recommendations.
https://www.cablackwomenscollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2022-SOBWCa-Report.pdf