Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative by Williams, Fatmata
Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative by Williams, Fatmata

Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative

Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative is a powerful non-fiction collection...
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Author: Fatmata Williams
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative by Williams, Fatmata

Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative

$21.58
Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative by Williams, Fatmata

Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative

$21.58
Author: Fatmata Williams
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Raising Our Voices: Black Women Reckoning and Taking Control of Our Narrative is a powerful non-fiction collection that centers the birthing experiences of nine Black and Brown women. Through firsthand accounts and tributes to those who did not survive, the book transforms cold statistics into a deeply human narrative of the maternal health crisis in the United States.

The author-a Sierra Leonean immigrant, nurse, and advocate-was driven to write by both professional observation and personal tragedy. Having nearly lost her son due to clinical negligence and losing her sister to maternal causes, she bridges the gap between patient and provider. The book highlights a grim reality: Black women face significantly higher morbidity and mortality rates than White women, regardless of income or insurance status.

  • Systemic Failures: The text explores medical causes like hemorrhage alongside systemic roots such as obstetric racism and structural inequities.
  • Policy & Advocacy: It references critical initiatives like the Hear Her Campaign and the Black Maternal Health Momnibus, while noting how the reversal of Roe v. Wade further endangers vulnerable populations.
  • Reclaiming the Narrative: Moving beyond blame, the book serves as a call to action.

By blending historical context, policy analysis, and raw testimony, this book insists that Black women's stories are essential to driving systemic solutions. It is a testament to resilience and a demand for a healthcare system that honors, hears, and protects every mother.



Author: Fatmata Williams
Publisher: MindStir Media
Published: 07/08/2026
Pages: 86
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d
ISBN: 9781969572548
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