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Black midwives are going beyond the limits of conventional care to help communities confront the maternal healthcare crisis. The persistent U.S. maternal healthcare crisis is increasingly putting midwives in the spotlight as being part of the all-hands-on-deck approach to reducing the number of women having pregnancy related complications that too often include death. Dr. Kaytura Felix spent more than two decades studying minority health, structural racism and the inequities that have left Black Americans with some of the nation’s worst […]

In this special two-part episode of Leadership Matters, host Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. brings together two influential leaders shaping the future of policy, business, and community impact—U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Amazon executive Mamar Gelaye. This dynamic conversation explores the intersection of public leadership and corporate innovation, highlighting how both sectors can work together to expand opportunity, drive equity, and strengthen communities. Senator Alsobrooks shares her perspective on leadership in government, advancing policies that support working families, and the […]

In this compelling episode of Leadership Matters, host Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. features two in-depth interviews with leaders shaping the future of public policy and global healthcare: U.S. Representative Gabe Amo of Rhode Island and Dr. Yasmine Wahdan of Bayer, a global pharmaceutical company.🔹 Segment 1: Rep. Gabe Amo (Rhode Island)Dr. Chavis speaks with Congressman Amo about his leadership in Washington, his commitment to public service, and his work advancing policies that promote economic opportunity, equity, and community development. […]

In this inspiring episode of Leadership Matters, host Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. sits down with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a visionary leader dedicated to expanding opportunity, advancing equity, and strengthening communities across the state.Governor Moore shares insights from his journey of leadership—from military service and business to public office—and reflects on the responsibility of leadership in addressing today’s most pressing challenges. The conversation highlights his commitment to economic development, education, workforce opportunity, and creating pathways for success for all […]

In this impactful episode of Leadership Matters, host Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. presents two in-depth interviews with leaders shaping the future of public policy and healthcare: U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina and Rhonda Mims, Executive Vice President at AmeriHealth Caritas.🔹 Segment 1: Rep. James E. Clyburn (South Carolina)Dr. Chavis engages Congressman Clyburn in a powerful discussion on leadership in Congress, the ongoing fight for civil rights, and advancing equity through public policy. As one of the […]

By David Kesena | Rolling Out The Supreme Court issued one of its most closely watched rulings of the term today, deciding that states have the authority to bar transgender girls and women from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams. The 6-3 decision, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, resolved 2 cases that had been working through the federal court system for years: Little v. Hecox, involving Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, and West Virginia v. B.P.J., centered […]