Advancing maternal health for Black and Brown New Yorkers

Donald Trump is launching a full assault on women’s reproductive rights – including slashing federal programs for Black maternal health.  Meanwhile, Black women in New York City are six times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause than white women. 

Brad will confront the city’s maternal health crisis by investing in midwife-led care, expanding culturally competent services, and ensuring that Black and Brown women receive the respectful, high-quality care they deserve before, during, and after childbirth.

Brad knows this will require honest conversations and meaningful engagement with Brown and Black New Yorkers for a real reckoning with the causes of health care disparities and the racial wealth gap. Back to Issues