Advocacy and Activism

Did You Know: Black Midwives Most midwives, including enslaved women, drew upon traditional healing knowledge and practices passed down through generations. Throughout the years, despite efforts to marginalize them by the medical establishment, Black midwives have continued to play a critical role in delivering babies and training the next generation of Black birthworkers. This #BlackHistoryMonth

February is Black History Month – a time to honor the incredible contributions African-Americans have made to this country throughout its history. In celebration of this year’s official theme, Black Health and Wellness, we join #NICHQ in uplifting and building on the incredible work of Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, as well

FDA will host a virtual public meeting on March 4, 2022, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm EST, to join the global observance of Rare Disease Day. The theme for FDA’s Rare Disease Day is “Sharing Experiences in Rare Diseases Together.” During the meeting, various stakeholders will share their perspectives on and experiences in rare disease product development. Please visit the public meeting page to register for the event. If you are a

The Impact of Institutional Racism on Maternal and Child Health Understanding the history associated with the persistent health disparities impacting the Black community is a vital step toward dismantling policies and practices that continue to adversely affect Black maternal and child health outcomes. Institutional racism—racism that began with the enslavement of Black people—was embedded in

Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness (SCAASF) is a nonprofit organization with a focus to bring about a greater awareness of sickle cell disease, advocate for improved healthcare and educate to empower those individuals living with sickle cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a blood disorder that requires individuals to receive transfusion and blood exchanges on