Retro Report

Bringing Midwifery Back to Black Mothers

Sarah Weiser, Anne Checler, Charu Raman

This work highlighted a century-old problem that has profoundly affected a large number of women of color, both those providing care and the expectant mothers who need help. The piece spoke with people acting to address the problem directly in the community most affected and provided the clear benefit of the work being done. The piece provided both historical context and powerful modern-day examples of how the traditional medical system is failing expectant mothers of color.

Honorable Mentions:

• Center for Public Integrity – “Hidden Hardship: Immigrants, foreign guest workers produce food, face COVID illness, deaths in obscurity“
• YES! Magazine – “The Black Lives Issue“
• Honolulu Civil Beat – “Hawaii’s Pandemic: Hardest Hit Communities“