Ebony Women Health Corps (EWHC) is a public health organization dedicated to Black Maternal Mental Health, Maternal and Infant Mortality, and Health Equity. Through education, advocacy, and cultural competency training, we provide resources, workshops, and support for Black women, birthing people, and healthcare professionals.
Revolutionizing Black Maternal Mental Health: Advocacy, Healing, and Impact.
We’re confronting the crisis. We’re amplifying voices. We’re building a future where Black mothers, persons, families, and communities don’t just survive—but thrive.
Our Mission
At Ebony Women Health Corps, our mission is to eliminate racial disparities in Black maternal health and mental health by providing education, advocacy, and direct support to Black women, birthing people, and families. Through evidence-based programs, cultural competency training, community-driven initiatives, and public health advocacy, we are committed to creating a healthcare system that listens, values, and protects Black mothers and their children. We believe in empowering Black families, amplifying unheard voices, and driving systemic change to ensure that Black women and their babies not only survive—but thrive.
Our Approach
We take a data-driven, community-centered approach to tackling Black maternal health disparities. By amplifying the lived experiences of Black mothers and birthing individuals, we turn their stories into actionable change.
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Through focus groups, workshops, panel discussions, and support groups, we gather firsthand accounts from Black women and families impacted by traumatic birthing experiences. These stories serve as a foundation for identifying unmet needs and systemic gaps.
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Using qualitative data from these discussions, we develop cultural competency training programs for healthcare providers, ensuring Black maternal health is understood and prioritized in clinics and hospitals.
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Our findings shape future workshops, community programs, and surveys, providing real-time data that directly influences maternal care improvements and policy advocacy.
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We implement a digital platform where Black mothers and birthing individuals can share experiences, access resources, and contribute to real-time insights, ensuring ongoing community engagement and systemic accountability.
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Every initiative is designed to reduce disparities, enhance maternal healthcare experiences, and empower Black women and families with the knowledge and resources they need to thrive.
April 15th @7PM EST
Via Zoom. Register Below:
During Black Maternal Health Week, we’re coming together for an intimate and necessary conversation about the fears Black women and birthing individuals carry throughout their maternal health journeys.
From generational trauma to medical racism, we’ll unpack how cultural norms, stigma, and shared experiences shape our approach to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. This Sista Chat will be a safe space for open dialogue, storytelling, and collective healing—because understanding our fears is the first step in overcoming them.
Learn More About The Community Events That We Are Participating In!
Upcoming Events
Neshé Knows Public Health Podcast
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Neshé Knows Public Health, I sit down with Dr. Rachel R. Hardeman, a leading expert in health equity, to expose the deep-rooted systemic racism that continues to plague Black maternal health.
We tackle the hard truths:
The structural barriers in healthcare that put Black mothers at risk
How institutions must do better in listening and acting on Black mothers' experiences
What true antiracist maternal care looks like—and how we demand it
The dangerous racial biases embedded in healthcare screening and diagnostic tools
How we can rebuild trust between Black communities and the healthcare system
This isn’t just another conversation—it’s a call to action. If we’re serious about saving Black lives, it’s time to stop the excuses and start the change.
Tune in NOW. Share this. Be part of the movement.
Our Community Partners
