Advocating for Birth Justice in a Red State

Michelle and guest host, Melissa Flournoy, talk to Frankie Robertson, Founder & President of The Amandla Group. Frankie works with organizations that address the social and political determinants of health that directly impact the health of Black birthing people. We talk about the challenges of advocating for improving maternal health outcomes in Louisiana, systemic racism in our healthcare systems, and how advocates can get involved. 

According to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy “If you correct our population for race, we’re not as much of an outlier as it’d otherwise appear.” SERIOUSLY?!

So-called “pro-life” House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t want new parents to spend time with their babies. 

If you’re in Louisiana, join us at the Capitol on May 7th for Reproductive Freedom Day. Register here

https://WOW2025_ReproductiveFreedom.eventbrite.com

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