For women, it's supposed to be a natural part of the life cycle - becoming pregnant and delivering a healthy baby. Yet Black women are three times more likely to die from maternal complications than white women, and Black infants have the highest mortality rate of any race or ethnicity in this country. Why are so many African American women and their children dying? We explore reasons behind the high rates of maternal and infant mortality and what can be done to reverse the growing trend with our guests, Dr. Edward Karotkin, Professor of Pediatrics at EVMS, along with LaVern Morris who spearheaded the Resource Mothers initiative. They will share the results of a study they conducted with this vunerable population.

We've heard about the journalistic contributions of women like Ida B. Wells and Belva Davis - African American journalists who broke the color barrier and brought issues of the Black community to light through media. But what about the women who carried the banner post the Civil Rights movement of the 60's? We talk with journalist and author Bonnie Newman Davis about her new book, "Truth Tellers: The Power and Presence of Black Women Journalists since 1960". Davis chronicles the lives of 24 African American female journalists who "courageously bore the burden of being a Black woman in America's newsrooms", both print and broacast.

Technical issues prevent us from bringing you an Another View program this week. We bring you an encore edition of Another View - Confederate Statues. In the idyllic town of Edenton, North Carolina there is controversy over whether the confederate statue that stands in front of the town council building and the visitor's center in downtown Edenton should stay or be moved to a different location. The issue is so contentious that a lawsuit has been filed and some townspeople are protesting. We take you live to Edenton, North Carolina to hear both sides of the issue. We also have an update from the city of Edenton -- as of March 14th, town leaders agreed to move the statue from the Edenton's historic waterfront to Hollowell Park, on the western edge of town. A coalition of groups that wanted the statue to remain in place have sued the town of Edenton.

In honor of Women's History month, the Another View Round Table examines the state of Black women in America. How far have African American women come in business, education, relationships, and finances? Are Black women still viewed as stereotypically "angry" or "superwoman"? And what can Black women of today learn from Black women of yesterday? Hear intelligent conversation with AV pundits Alvean Lyons, Daun Hester, and Gaylene Kanoyton.

We've read about the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's, and many of us even lived through those turbulent times. But what if you grew up at the epicenter, where Dr. Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders met at your home and shared a meal? What was it like as a child to live history in the making? We have a conversation with Sharon Campbell Waters, Ph.D. about her experiences of being at the heart of changing the soul of America.

Are you aware that social determinants of health, such as socio-economic status, education, neighborhood and physical environment, employment, social support networks, and access to healthcare can have a direct impact on your heart health? February is Heart Health Month, and on the next Another View, cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby talks about ways you can protect your heart in light of these disparities.

In the idyllic town of Edenton, North Carolina there is controversy over whether the confederate statue that stands in front of the town council building and the visitor's center in downtown Edenton should stay or be moved to a different location. The issue is so contentious that a lawsuit has been filed and some townspeople are protesting.

Who gets to decide what and how children and young adults of all races and ethnicities learn about African American history? Why is this history considered controversial and "unnecessary"? Why does one group of people get to decide the relevancy of another group of people? We'll tackle these questions and others with the Another View Round Table - Alvean Lyons, Daun Hester, Carol Pretlow and Gaylene Kanoyton. This program episode contains language which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

According to popular perception and negative media coverage, most Black women are single mothers who have never married, Black men are simply "baby makers", and there are no real relationships within the Black community. What we don't hear about are the successful, long-term relationships among African American couples! What are the secrets to longevity, happiness, and true love in a marriage or committed relationship? We explore ways to defy the stereotypes and get on the road to true connection with relationship expert Dr. Alvean Lyons.

For 30 years Congressman Bobby Scott has represented the citizens of Virginia's third congressional district. He is the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, his fifth term as the Committee's Democratic leader, advancing legislation that improves equity in education, frees students from the burdens of debt, protects and expands access to affordable health care, ensures workers have a safe workplace where they can earn a living wage free from discrimination, and guarantees seniors have a secure and dignified retirement. Congressman Scott talks about his congressional work, gives insight on the historic vote of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and answers your questions.