Tori Bowieâs death shows how pervasive racial disparities are in maternal health
By Char Adams The death of Olympic track and field star Tori Bowie, who died of pregnancy complications last month, has prompted questions about how a seemingly healthy, financially stable person could face such a tragic outcome. Experts say that the racial health disparities that lead to maternal health complications for Black people persist despite a personâs economic status or clean bill of health. In short, it could happen to any Black person. âMaternal mortality for Black women has nothing to do with health or economic status,â said DâAndra Willis, of The Afiya Center, a Black-centered reproductive justice group. âYou could be