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How racism harms pregnant women -- and what can help | Miriam Zoila Pérez

How racism harms pregnant women -- and what can help | Miriam Zoila Pérez

How racism harms pregnant women -- and what can help | Miriam Zoila Pérez

TED Talks Daily · TED

October 24, 201712m 36s

Show Notes

Racism is making people sick -- especially black women and babies, says Miriam Zoila Pérez. The doula turned journalist explores the relationship between race, class and illness and tells us about a radically compassionate prenatal care program that can buffer pregnant women from the stress that people of color face every day.

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