“Despite various investments and political action, maternal death rates have climbed in recent years, especially for Black women. California passed a law in 2021 to confront racial disparities in maternal and infant health, but advocates say there needs to be mechanisms for transparency and accountability and deeper investment. [Public Health Institute] 

Dana Sherrod is co-founder and director of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice and an expert in advancing health and racial equity at hospitals and government agencies. 

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