• Ep 42: A Conversation On Birthing Justice for Black Women with Monique Matthews, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Writer

  • Dec 14 2023
  • Length: 37 mins
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Ep 42: A Conversation On Birthing Justice for Black Women with Monique Matthews, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Writer

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  • Myriha is joined in conversation by Monique Matthews, co-writer and director of the feature length documentary, "Birthing Justice." This film explores the role of racism and inequities within our healthcare system that endanger Black women during this particularly critical moment in our lives. The film also tells the stories and highlights the voices of the people and the organizations that are fighting for systemic change to ensure the best birthing practices for all women at hospitals across the country. 

    Listen as they discuss the power of celebrating the joy in the Black birthing experience on the journey to justice, and much more. 

     

    To learn more about Monique Matthews:

    • Website: moniquenmatthews.me
    • Instagram: @moniquenmatthews
    • Monique's book pick: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

    To view Birthing Justice:

    • To schedule a screening of the film Birthing Justice, head over to birthingjustice.com to connect with the team.
    • The film is also available right now on PBS:  https://www.pbs.org/show/birthing-justice/

    Keep the conversation going with Black Women Talk Work:

    • Website: blackwomentalkwork.com
    • Instagram: @blackwomentalkwork
    • Facebook: Black Women Talk Work
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