Erica Chidi Cohen Instagram – black maternal health week begins today. i could unpack the devastating outcomes that face my sisters, or the disproportionate impact of pandemic on us. instead, i’m choosing #blackjoy and uplifting fellow black female authors who’ve written specifically about pregnancy and the postpartum experience.
we are a rare breed. these were the ONLY books i found published by publishing houses versus self-published. this distinction is important. why? because it means that these publishing houses, which are typically white-led, put their money behind black women. there should be more of that and more of us—hopefully soon. how can you help? buy and amplify our books. ask for reissues of older books that have gone out of print. also write and tag publishers—let them know you want to read more titles by black womxn. your voice matters.
and even if these books don’t speak to black womxn directly, they stem from black thought and uplift our voices. they see womxn as empowered whole people—who happen to be pregnant and dive into our unique needs—whether that’s navigating fibroids, breastfeeding and feeding challenges due to the trauma of slavery, blended familes, intergenerational parenting, and the traditions of our ancestors.
at 2pm pst today, i’ll be joining @blackmamasmatter for a panel exploring how black maternal health can be protected and optimized together with tech. more at the last swipe 🙏🏾🖤 | Posted on 11/Apr/2021 23:16:17
