maternal health equity: a conversation with Tanefer Camara

Community activist, wife, and mother of four, Tanefer Camara, talks with guest host Leslie Stoval. Tanefer, who works at the intersection of racial and social justice and maternal health, shares how her own personal experiences as a breastfeeding mother led her to her professional passion. She lifts up health disparities among Black women’s maternal health—particularly in West Oakland; what it’s like to navigate the world of healthcare as a Black woman; and the wisdom accessible to us by learning from Indigenous birthing practices.

The third season of BlackFemaleProject's podcast takes a deep and broad dive into the Health Services sector. Episodes 1 through 3 offer insights from three Black women with careers in the medical realm, followed by three episodes that feature Black women who center social responsibility in their paths. Our final trio of season 3 lifts up the wisdom and journeys of Black women who operate with a holistic perspective. We hope you enjoy the distinctions and commonalities across these dynamic and accomplished women's experiences.