June 26, 2025 by V Leigh

Dr. Jonisha Brown nearly died after childbirth — and was misdiagnosed, even as a physician. Her story isn’t rare: Black women are 2-3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. That’s why she founded WEBE, to fight for birth equity. Survival shouldn’t depend on skin tone.

Dr. Jonisha Brown nearly died after childbirth — and was misdiagnosed, even as a physician. Her story isn’t rare: Black women are 2-3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. That’s why she founded WEBE, to fight for birth equity. Survival shouldn’t depend on skin tone. pic.twitter.com/bWBkaRZCyE
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) June 20, 2025

The Trump administration rescinded federal guidance that required emergency rooms to provide an abortion if the procedure would save a patient’s life. https://t.co/KvwCifYWCV
— PBS News (@NewsHour) June 5, 2025

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Dr. Jonisha Brown nearly died after childbirth — and was misdiagnosed, even as a physician. Her story isn’t rare: Black women are 2-3x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. That’s why she founded WEBE, to fight for birth equity. Survival shouldn’t depend on skin tone.