While the country faces a Black maternal mortality crisis, midwifery-led birth centers have been found to produce low infant and maternal mortality rates. Chicago Beyond’s Leader in Residence, Jeanine Valrie Logan, will open the Chicago South Side Birth Center to provide Black midwife-led, culturally concordant care. Read Word in Black’s article to learn more about Jeanine’s work in birth justice.
April 9, 2025
In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal heal
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April 9, 2025
Four fellows to receive $500,000 in unrestricted grants to transform maternal healthcare Today, Chicago Beyond, a national philanthropic organization tha
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March 24, 2025
Our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia was interviewed by Governing to speak about how mental health support and a sense of com
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