Learn about the state of Black Maternal Health in Wisconsin from Dr. Jasmine Zapata,  the chief medical officer and epidemiologist for community health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

This Episode focuses on Reproductive Justice and Black Maternal Health and the health consequences of impact of  white supremacy and systemic racism. Carrie Noni is joined by Sarah Noble,  Principal Partner of the BeNoble Group; DeAnna Tharpe, CEO Wisconsin Doulas of Color Collective Inc (WIDOCC); and Lakeeta Watts, Doula & Executive Director of Essentially Empowered, Inc. 

Host Carrie Noni is joined by social, reproductive and health justice advocates to discuss the importance of fighting for health equity in black communities and using voting as our voice for change. In this episode, Carrie speaks with Sarah Noble, Principal Partner of the BeNoble Group; Zakiyyah Sorensen, RN BSN, Outreach Manager, University of Wisconsin-Madison Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE); and Dr. Tiffany Green, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

In this episode,  Carrie Noni talks with guests about Black History in Wisconsin, Reproductive Justice, addressing violence in communities, and why civic engagement matters to make change. Guests include Sarah Noble, Principal Partner of the BeNoble Group; Tamara Thompson, doula, activitist and co-founder of Maroon Calabash; and Vaun Mayes, ComForce MKE Activist & Community First Responder.

Sarah Noble, principal partner of the BeNoble Group; Angela Lang, executive director of BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Communities), and Tamara Thompson, doula, activitist and co-founder of Maroon Calabash discuss the power of your voice and vote, legislation, voter suppression and how they impact Reproductive Justice in the community. 

Sarah Noble, principal partner of the BeNoble Group; Angela Lang, executive director of BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Communities), and Tamara Thompson, doula, activist and co-founder of Maroon Calabash discuss the intersections of Reproductive Justice, Social Justice, voting rights, democracy, allyship, and future leaders in the movement. 

Sarah Noble, principal partner of the BeNoble Group; Angela Lang, executive director of BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Communities), and Tamara Thompson, doula, activitist and co-founder of Maroon Calabash discuss how Reproductive Justice is relevant to Black birthing people and how safe abortion access is a part of care.

In this episode, learn about the Reproductive Justice Movement; its role in organizing for change; and how laws/policies impact the real lives of Birthing People. Also what is the role of men in all of this. Hear from Sarah Noble, Principal Partner of the BeNoble Group, Darlene Johns from BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Community); and PPWI's Interim VP of Public Affairs.

Sarah Noble, principal partner of the BeNoble Group; Angela Lang, executive director of BLOC (Black Leaders Organizing for Communities), and Tamara Thompson, doula, activitist and co-founder of Maroon Calabash discuss what Reproductive Justice is, and why it's important for people and their communities.

This episode features Dr. Jasmine Zapata,  chief medical officer & state epidemiologist  for the state of Wisconsin, Katrina Morrison from the Foundation for Black Women's Wellness, Sarah Noble of the BeNoble Group, along with Michelle Velazquez and Tiffany Wynn of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.