SiX National Conference 2024

In order to address the glaring disparities in maternal health, morbidity, and mortality for Black pregnant and birthing people, state legislatures have created Black Maternal Health caucuses. These innovative caucuses tackle this public health crisis through community- and evidence-informed policymaking. State legislative leaders from the Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia Black Maternal Health caucuses will engage in a guided conversation. They will share best practices for organizing and leading a Black Maternal Health caucus. They will discuss the impact caucus organizing can have on short and long-term goals to end preventable maternal deaths. This is an opportunity for state legislators to build connections for introducing Black Maternal Health policies, forming a Black Maternal Health caucus, and continuing the work of a Black Maternal Health caucus.