positive birth outcomes for black women.
Behaviors such as alcohol consumption, recreational drug, and tobacco use can lead to increased infant mortality, but researchers asserted that the black-white gap in IMR cannot be explained by these factors alone.
Hopefully, this report and future ones will act as a call to fight racism and discrimination in the everyday lives of black women.
Jasmine Browley holds an MA in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, and has contributed to Ebony, Jet and MADE Magazine among others. So, clearly, she knows some stuff. Follow her digital journey @JasmineBrowley.