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We had an amazing turnout for Tuesday night\u2019s Black Maternal Health Week event featuring Dr. Tawanna Gilliard at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church. Her insights on \u201cThe Cost of Care: How Financial Disparities Play a Role in Black Maternal Morbidity and Mortality\u201d<\/em> were powerful and deeply moving.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re so grateful to everyone who showed up, participated in the conversation, and helped us honor this important week.<\/p>\n

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