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SUPPORT BLACK MOTHERS!

Black women in America continue to face serious disparities in maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Voice for Black Mothers is a youth-led initiative focused on educating communities about Black maternal health.

MISSION

Our mission is to increase awareness of Black maternal health inequities and help young people understand why equitable maternal care matters.

GET INVOLVED

About Me

My name is Kendra Tetteh

I am a student, athlete, volunteer, and community advocate who believes young people can help create meaningful change.

My involvement in the NAACP and Black Student Union exposed me to conversations about racial inequality, healthcare disparities, and issues affecting Black communities. As I learned more about the maternal health challenges facing Black women, I realized this was an issue more people—especially young people—needed to understand.

I currently serve as President of my school's Black Student Union and Second Vice President of NAACP, where I help lead discussions around Black history, advocacy, social issues, and community awareness.

My interest in healthcare has also grown through my work as an inpatient aide volunteer, where I assist nurses, patients, and hospital staff. I am also expanding my exposure to medicine through physician shadowing.

Outside of advocacy and healthcare, I compete in varsity tennis and track and field and participate in community service through organizations including Key Club, Red Cross, and Urban Angels.

My academic recognitions include AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, and an ACT-SO poetry award.

Voice for Black Mothers brings these parts of my life together: healthcare, advocacy, leadership, education, and service.

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Leadership

Turning Awareness Into Action

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Black Student Union — President

As President of my school's Black Student Union, I help create an inclusive community where students can learn about Black history, culture, and current social issues.

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NAACP — Second Vice President

Through NAACP, I participate in discussions about social and political issues while helping promote advocacy, education, arts, and community connections.

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Advocacy Through Education

One of the biggest lessons I have learned is that people often care once they understand the issue.

After previous presentations on racial and social issues, I saw students reconsider their perspectives, ask questions, create educational materials, and commit to making changes.

Medical and Health Care Experiences

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Red Cross

Participate in education around blood donation and the importance of giving back. I have participated in blood drives and helped support efforts to encourage blood donation in my community.

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Physician Shadowing — Dr. Nii Aryee Tetteh

Through shadowing, I hope to better understand how physicians communicate with patients, evaluate medical concerns, make clinical decisions, and build trust with the people they care for.

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Inpatient Aide Volunteer

Volunteer as an inpatient aide, where I assist nurses, support patients, help with carts, and respond to calls within the hospital environment.

Activities

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Varsity Tennis

Competitive varsity tennis player with experience in doubles competition and multiple years of participation.

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Key Club

Community volunteer participating in service projects designed to support local needs.

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Track & Field

Varsity track athlete competing in the 400-meter event.

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Urban Angels

Volunteer helping prepare meals for people experiencing need in downtown San Diego.

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7 Things Everyone Should Know About Black Maternal Health

Black maternal health is not just a medical issue. It is an issue of awareness, communication, equity, and trust.

Download this free guide to learn the basics of Black maternal health and why these disparities deserve more attention.

Inside the Guide

  • What Black maternal health means

  • Why maternal health disparities matter

  • Why postpartum care is important

  • How bias can affect healthcare experiences

  • Why listening to Black mothers matters

  • How students can become advocates

  • Simple ways to start conversations in your school or community

DONATE TO EMPOWER BLACK Pregnant MOTHERS

Let's Start a Conversation

Are you a student, parent, educator, healthcare professional, community leader, or mother who would like to support the mission?

We would love to hear from you.

Reach out if you would like to:

  • Collaborate on an event.

  • Invite Kendra to speak.

  • Share a maternal health story.

  • Participate as a healthcare expert.

  • Support a school awareness program.

  • Partner with Voice for Black Mothers.

Thanks for submitting!

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