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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Our findings shape future workshops, community programs, and surveys, providing real-time data that directly influences maternal care improvements and policy advocacy.

  • 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.

  • 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.

February 27th @7PM EST

Via Zoom. Register Below:

In Part 2 of UnAnswered Questions: Black Mothers Speak—From Trauma to the NICU, we will hear from two courageous mothers whose traumatic birth experiences led their babies into the NICU. Their stories are real, raw, and urgent. They are stories that demand to be heard so we can demand change.

This conversation is for all of us—mothers, birth workers, healthcare providers, and advocates—because no Black mother should have to fight for her life or her child’s in a system that should be protecting them.

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.

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