Just finished watching a powerful video highlighting the #maternalmortality crisis for #AfricanAmerican women. It's part of the #SaveOurMoms Campaign, a collaboration between MTV , VH-1 , Christy Turlington's Every Mother Counts and the #BlackMamasMatterAlliance . Narrated by actress/writer/producer #LenaWaithe , the video and the campaign are powerful reminders that we can't take #maternalhealth and #reproductivejustice for granted in America and around the world. Awareness, education and advocacy are all critical components of the strategy to save mothers' lives. Spread the word about this important new campaign. #globalhealth #reproductivehealth #womenandgirls #birthequity #midwives #doulas #midwivessavelives …see more