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Film poster for Delivering While Black

Screening + Conversation

Delivering While Black

The Black Maternal Health Crisis: A View from the Midwest

Date

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time

To be announced

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

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About the film

Delivering While Black

Delivering While Black is a short documentary examining disparities in maternal and infant outcomes for Black birthing people in the United States.

Through personal stories and expert insight, the film explores birth justice, systemic racism in healthcare, and the urgent need for change.

The conversation

After the credits

  • Black maternal health
  • Healthcare equity
  • Community care

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