LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Centers for Disease Control reports that the U.S. is experiencing a Black maternal health crisis. On Saturday, the nonprofit Granny’s Birth Initiative held its 5th annual Black Maternal Health Fair to combat racial disparities for new and expecting Black mothers by connecting them to the lifesaving resources they need.

Satia Williams is expecting her first child in just a few months. She won a diaper genie at the Black Maternal Health Fair , an event that helps mothers like Williams prepare for the journey ahead.

Williams said, “[A diaper genie] is actually really expensive so I’m kind of shocked they’re giving something like this away. Just coming to things like this and getting more prepared—it’s really exciting.”

Williams is one of the 226 people who res

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