Birthing Justice: My Journey to Becoming a Doula and the Importance of Black Doulas in West Virginia

by Crystal Good, writing for the “When All Are Counted” Project When I gave birth to my first child at 20 years old, it was a challenging experience. The episiotomy, epidural, and creepy OBGYN made me feel uncomfortable, and I gave birth in a hospital under harsh fluorescent lights. However, Read more…

The Burden of Racism in Healthcare: Confronting Hypocrisy in Progressive Nonprofits

by Crystal Good, writing for the “When All Are Counted” Project Sometimes, you have to call a thing what it is. As a Black woman in West Virginia’s policy community, I’ve had a front-row seat to progressive, white-led organizations whose leaders dedicate time and resources to supporting Black issues. Still, Read more…

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