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Strategist, Advocate, Communicator, & Convener fighting for for people of color. Founder of Sisu Consulting. Co-Director of .

Washington, DC
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Joined February 2014
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  1. 4 hours ago

    "During and after pregnancy, Black moms need more support from their loved ones and social networks, not less." READ my new article on at

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    6 hours ago

    "Not having enough social support from your family, network, and community can increase stress, a factor that is strongly linked to poor pregnancy outcomes for both moms and babies." - via

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  3. 6 hours ago

    So excited this is live!!!! I'm so proud to have supported the development of the campaign! Thanks to and for showing the world we can change the story!

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    The US is the most dangerous place in the developed world to give birth, but we have the power to change this story. Watch narrated by .
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    May 8

    This , let’s commit to building a world where all mamas have the maternal healthcare they need. Show the mamas in your life that you appreciate them by sharing this artwork by Melanie Cervantes. Send a card & sign the pledge at

    Illustration of Karissa Lewis, a Black organizer and mama, looking lovingly at her daughter and running her fingers through her hair. The mother wears large hoop earrings, red lipstick and a bright green blouse. Above them are the words "I Am Because We Are" against a purple and orange background.
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    May 3

    Can’t believe I was quoted in an article with and about 2020 candidates addressing the black maternal health crisis. Black women deserve more than empty promises. We need a future president who cares about our health!

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  6. May 3

    LA Wing. Issa vibe.

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  7. Apr 22

    was simply amazing! 💃🏾 Y'all rock! ✊🏾🙅🏾‍♀️

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    Apr 19

    Awesome coverage in of 's NYC Public Artist Residency and her work to highlight the Black maternal mortality rate.

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    Apr 17

    Black Mamas Matter ❤️ Last night in DC, we discussed how Black mothers are disproportionately affected by negative reproductive & maternal health outcomes & the Black maternal experience. Thank you to Dr. Jamila Perritt, , & Wing members &

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    Apr 17

    “There is something that can be done. This is not the end of the story; it’s just the beginning and we have the power to shape the story.” -- BMMA co-director (via for )

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  11. Apr 17

    💜💜💜 Thank you for this powerful coverage of and for highlighting the Black leaders working to create change! Read all the stories here:

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  12. Apr 17

    So just gon take over the end of ?! That's cool. We're all here for it.

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  13. Apr 17

    Work! Werk!

    Thank you to and Dr. Abigail Aiyepola for blessing us with their brilliance last night! We talked , racism, abortion, adoption, policy, and politics in honor of . Thanks to DC for hosting!
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    Apr 15

    Something we're not talking about nearly enough: the maternal mortality rate in our country is worse than it was 25 years ago, with Black women 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

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  15. Apr 15

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    Hello, Night King? Several colored people have entered Winterfell and I don't feel safe. We know you said winter was coming, but we didn't think that meant the blacks:
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  16. Apr 15

    Good article but I hope next time will take the time to reach out to and cite Black women care providers...I just don't understand. It's not that hard.

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    Apr 14

    JUST IN TIME FOR THE GAME OF THRONES PREMIERE, CAME THROUGH WITH A DONATION AND I’VE SURPASSED MY $1,500 GOAL FOR ! THANK YOU!!!

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    Apr 12

    Come see discuss building a public health campaign at our Conference

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  19. Apr 12

    States Move to Protect Pregnant Workers as Congress Sleeps via

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    Apr 12

    "There are a lot of challenges that folks are dealing with. It boils down to toxic stress, racism in society, in the healthcare setting, disparities in access to care. There’s a lot of work to do." -

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