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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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