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Six Black midwives share their insights and experiences in the face of today's worsening maternal and infant mortality rates. ResourcesReadHousing for Older People This article discusses how housing inequities and discrimination disproportionately harm older women, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people. This article discusses how housing inequities and discrimination disproportionately harm older women, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people. ResourcesReadThe Financial Education Every Feminist Needs This article discusses the work of financial coach Saundra Davis, on helping women recognize their personal power within a system that is oppressive. This article discusses the work of financial coach Saundra Davis, on helping women recognize their personal power within a system that is oppressive. ResourcesReadHow Discrimination Impacts Heart Health for LGBTQ Adults How do stressors, such as family rejection and discrimination in health care, affect heart health for LGBTQ adults? How can research and advocacy help? How do stressors, such as family rejection and discrimination in health care, affect heart health for LGBTQ adults? How can research and advocacy help? ResourcesReadTen Things Every LGBT Older Adult Should Know about Heart Disease This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults. This factsheet provides tips for maintaining heart health, with a particular focus on LGBT older adults. ResourcesReadSmoking Increases Heart Risk Among Black Americans This article reviews research analyzing the correlation between heart disease and smoking in Black Americans. This article reviews research analyzing the correlation between heart disease and smoking in Black Americans. ResourcesReadLesbian, Gay and Bisexual Adults Have Higher Risk of Heart Disease This article provides an overview of a study which found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual people were more likely than heterosexual people to have health issues that are known to be risk factors for heart disease. This article provides an overview of a study which found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual people were more likely than heterosexual people to have health issues that are known to be risk factors for heart disease. ResourcesReadAddressing Heart Health in LGBTQ Adults Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults ResourcesReadHeart Health of Trans Youth How gender identity affects heart health among trans youth. How gender identity affects heart health among trans youth. ResourcesReadA Personal Story on the Dangers of Childbirth A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk. A candid personal story about one woman’s experiences with ectopic pregnancy and pulmonary embolism, including information on who is at the greatest risk. ResourcesListenWhat is the Black Maternal Momnibus? Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S. Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S. ResourcesReadAging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study Reports, presentations, fact sheets, and other resources from the University of Washington’s National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study. 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