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Compared to white patients, Black patients with advanced heart failure are sicker by the time they receive an LVAD, a type of “bridge” to a heart transplant. ResourcesReadHealth Inequity and Racial Disparities in Heart Disease Why are Black people 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white people in the United States? Why are Black people 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white people in the United States? ResourcesListenBlack Women & Intimate Partner Violence This podcast addresses the complexities of navigating intimate partner violence as a Black woman. This podcast addresses the complexities of navigating intimate partner violence as a Black woman. ResourcesReadThe Mental Health Trauma of the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Through personal stories and interviews with experts, this article looks at why Black people in the U.S. are more likely than white people to experience traumatic births. Through personal stories and interviews with experts, this article looks at why Black people in the U.S. are more likely than white people to experience traumatic births. ResourcesReadDear Black Women: An Affirmation Movement for Black Women by Black Women A collection of positive affirmations and pep talks for Black women, by Black women. A collection of positive affirmations and pep talks for Black women, by Black women. ResourcesListenHealth Disparities, Advocacy, and the Coronavirus An audio interview and written transcript with OBOS content expert Sabia Wade about becoming a doula, race and health disparities, advocacy, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. An audio interview and written transcript with OBOS content expert Sabia Wade about becoming a doula, race and health disparities, advocacy, and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. ResourcesLookBlack Birthing Bill of Rights The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for self-advocacy and for prompting policymakers and institutions to better support Black pregnant people. The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for self-advocacy and for prompting policymakers and institutions to better support Black pregnant people. ResourcesReadLoveland Therapy Fund for Black Women and Girls A fund that grants financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy in the United States. A fund that grants financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy in the United States. ResourcesReadStrong Black Women Need Therapy Too This piece talks about the possible benefits of therapy for Black women, shares positive stories of Black women who have undergone therapy, and provides resources for those looking for help. This piece talks about the possible benefits of therapy for Black women, shares positive stories of Black women who have undergone therapy, and provides resources for those looking for help. ResourcesReadBEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health) Support Hotlines A directory of US-based support lines and mobile crisis units that can serve as an alternative to calling 911, and that may be able to come to a person’s home. A directory of US-based support lines and mobile crisis units that can serve as an alternative to calling 911, and that may be able to come to a person’s home. ResourcesRead35 Self-Care Tips for Black Women A collection of self-care tips for Black women A collection of self-care tips for Black women ResourcesWatchOn Microaggressions Affecting Black Women and Girls A short video created by three Black psychologists about empowering Black girls and women to recognize microaggressions A short video created by three Black psychologists about empowering Black girls and women to recognize microaggressions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7