In this episode we interview Emilie Rodriguez and Guramrit LeBron, two doulas creating a better standard of care in maternal health for families of color through their organizations, Ashe Birthing Services and The Bridge Directory. And they discuss the importance of community and ancestral practices to provide the best support for birthing people.

Visit Ashe Birthing Services for NYC based birth and postpartum doula services and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Visit The Bridge Directory for a nationwide referral network of healthcare professionals for families of color and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

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In this episode we discuss a research study that examines the lasting impact of structural racism on Black women healthcare workers in the U.S., including low wages and hazardous working conditions.

And we highlight The Center for Advancing Racial Equity and Job Quality in Long-Term Care, a national hub centering BIPOC women and immigrant caregivers to build an equitable caregiving infrastructure in the U.S.

Visit The Center for Equity to learn more about their work to develop innovative workforce policies. Follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Sources

Structural Racism And Black Women’s Employment In The US Health Care Sector

Black women are overrepresented and underpaid in health care's toughest jobs, study shows | The Washington Post

In this episode we discuss the courageous and resilient Black nurses who treated patients with the highly contagious tuberculosis and played pivotal roles in discovering the cure for the disease.

And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association serving as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities, and improving health.

Visit the National Black Nurses Association website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and access their resources. Follow NBNA on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

HBCU Nursing Programs & Schools

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Audio Clip

Meet Virginia Allen - One of the Last Surviving "Black Angels" | Visit Staten Island

Sources

Virginia Allen and the Black Angels | Campaign for Action

How Black Nurses Were Recruited to Staten Island to Fight a Deadly Disease | The New York Times

The Untold Stories of 7 Black Angels, Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis | Nurse.org

The Black Angels of Sea View | Angels in Medicine

Remembering the Forgotten “Black Angels” | Nursing Clio