Advocates, experts call for action on steps of Capitol on Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day

BATON ROUGE — Black maternal health experts and advocates gathered on the steps of the State Capitol on Wednesday morning as a part of Black Maternal Health Week.The event, held on Black Maternal Health Advocacy Day, was designed to "bring statewide attention to the maternal health crisis disproportionately impacting Black birthing people and their families," organizers said.The event also served as an opportunity for advocates to share policy solutions with legislators during the ong