The Fight for Birth Equity in Cleveland and Beyond

22/07/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
The Fight for Birth Equity in Cleveland and Beyond

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Black women  face some of the highest infant mortality and maternal death rates in the country. But one organization is changing the narrative.In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, host Isaac Williams talks with Jazmine Long, President & CEO of Birthing Beautiful Communities, about building a freestanding birth center led by and for Black women,  the first of its kind in Ohio.This conversation explores the deep roots of racial disparity in healthcare, the importance of community based care, and the unapologetic leadership it takes to build something that outlives you.This isn’t just birth work. It’s legacy work.Produced by Color BeyondTo nominate a community leader or changemaker for the Keepin’ It Cleveland podcast, or for podcast and video production inquiries, email us at [email protected] www.colorbeyond.com to learn more about our work.Follow us at: Instagram: Keepin' It Cleveland Keepin' It Cleveland Youtube Keepin' it Cleveland is Produced by Color BeyondTo nominate a community leader or changemaker for the Keepin’ It Cleveland podcast, or for podcast and video production inquiries, email us at [email protected] Visit www.colorbeyond.com to learn more about our work.