The 400 Years of African-American History Commission develops and facilitates activities throughout the United States, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia in 1619. We recognize and highlight the resilience and contributions of African Americans from that seminal moment forward, while simultaneously acknowledging the painful impact of slavery, racial discrimination, and racism on our Nation.
700 women die annually in the US as a result of pregnancy complications. African American women are 4-5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. Most of those deaths are preventable.
In this episode, you will meet Edgar Patton, III who lost his wife Jasmine two days after their beautiful baby girl was born. You will also meet Rep. Lauren Underwood who, along with Rep. Alma Adams co-chair the Black Maternal Health Caucus aimed at addressing pregnancy-related deaths.
The Minority Majority is a 4-part series, in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundations (RWJF) that looks at these health issues and what should be done to address these disparities. Part 2, Maternal Health, premiered May 12.
The 400 is committed to highlighting the contributions made by African Americans throughout history and today in medicine, the arts, politics, sports, science, and business. Our films and social media bring out stories you might not know, even about names you might recognize. Follow us @400YAAHC!
Our programs range from virtual celebrations, to conferences, to focus groups and discussions about issues facing the African American community. From Juneteenth to Justice Sunday, we’ve got you covered with fascinating programs that’ll keep you coming back.
A major contribution from the 400 is the ability to recognize leaders in the community, and we do that both through our 400 Distinguished awards and our grant programs with partners like the National Alliance of Faith and Justice and the National Park Service.
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