The Story, on Facebook I am a highly educated woman who built a seven-figure business from scratch. I had to fight to be heard by the OB-GYN, doctors and staff at the hospital. I checked myself into triage against one doctor’s advice, only to give birth later that day via emergency C-section. Ingrained bias and institutionalized racism are real. And they are negatively affecting black mothers and babies at an alarming rate. — Nikki MitchellCreditPhotograph by LaToya Ruby Frazier Read more here:
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The Story, on Facebook I am a highly educated woman who built a seven-figure business from scratch. I had to fight to be heard by the OB-GYN, doctors and staff at the hospital. I checked myself into triage against one doctor’s advice, only to give birth later that day via emergency C-section. Ingrained bias and institutionalized racism are real. And they are negatively affecting black mothers and babies at an alarming rate. — Nikki MitchellCreditPhotograph by LaToya Ruby Frazier Read more here:
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