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Committee approves resolution recognizing Black Midwives Day after debate over focus and inclusivity
Summary
House Resolution 117, recognizing March 14, 2025 as Black Midwives Day, passed the House Children & Youth Committee 14-12 after members debated whether the recognition belonged in the Health Committee and whether it was divisive or historically necessary.
House Resolution 117, sponsored by Representative Mays, recognizing March 14, 2025 as Black Midwives Day in Pennsylvania, was approved by the House Children & Youth Committee, 14-12, after members debated committee jurisdiction and whether the resolution’s focus is appropriately framed.
Representative Mays (speaking online) framed the resolution as an effort to acknowledge the historical and ongoing role of Black midwives in improving maternal and infant health. “Midwives are another great intervention to prevent maternal mortality and…
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