Centering the Experiences of Black Mamas in the Workplace: How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Can Support Black Maternal Health
This report from The Black Mamas Matter Alliance and A Better Balance incudes narratives and experiences of Black pregnant and postpartum workers seeking pregnancy accommodations. It also includes historical context regarding Black women’s reproductive oppression and labor exploitation in the US, gaps in pregnancy accommodations law, and policy recommendations.
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Blog May 27, 2026
Spring 2026 BUILD Partner State Meeting Summary
Archived Meeting Resources May 20, 2026
Over 40 state leaders representing six states joined BUILD for our bi-annual Spring Partner State Meeting in Houston in spring 2026
Homeless Mothers and Children: Crushing Impacts, Comprehensive Solutions
Blog May 7, 2026
“We can’t just go on chin up, chest out without eventually having a breakdown. We have to deal with the trauma. If we don’t get healed, it will just hit and hit.” ~Cynthia Garcia