Black Maternal Health Crisis
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In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Da'na M. Langford, Certified Nurse Midwife and Founder of the Village of Healing Center, to explore the Black maternal health crisis and the deeper systemic challenges affecting healthcare outcomes for Black families.
Black women in the United States face significantly higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. But the story behind these disparities is rarely explained in full.
Da'na Langford breaks down the historical roots of the crisis, the erasure of Black midwives, and how healthcare systems evolved in ways that continue to impact outcomes today. More importantly, she explains how the Village of Healing model is rebuilding care through community-centered healthcare led by Black providers.
This conversation explores the past, confronts the present, and highlights a path forward built on ownership, leadership, and the restoration of trust in healthcare for Black families.
What You Will Learn
• Why the Black maternal health crisis continues to impact communities across the United States
• The hidden history of Black midwives and maternal care in America
• How community-based healthcare models can improve outcomes for Black families
• Why rebuilding healthcare systems requires new leadership and new approaches
▶︎ Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Black Maternal Health Crisis
01:45 Meet Da'na Langford and the Village of Healing
05:10 Her Journey Into Midwifery and Community Healthcare
09:05 Why She Chose to Serve the Black Community
12:05 Understanding the Role of a Midwife
15:10 The History of Black Midwives in America
17:20 The Story Behind Early Medical Practices
21:00 Why Trust in Healthcare Has Been Broken
24:05 Understanding the Maternal Health Disparity
28:15 When the System Was Never Built for Us
33:05 Changing the Narrative Around Healthcare
38:20 Building the Village of Healing Model
42:05 Why Community Healthcare Matters
47:05 Supporting Families Beyond Pregnancy
50:05 A Call to Action for Community Support
54:10 Tony’s Tidbit
🔗 Resources
Connect with Da'na Langford
Village of Healing Center
Website: villageofhealingce.com
Email: [email protected]
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