Unruly Subjects
Unruly Subjects is a weekly show about politics and culture hosted by Chenjerai Kumanyika, media professor and Peabody Award-winning audio journalist. Each week, Chenjerai makes sense of the week’s struggles with some of his favorite people - thinkers, journalists, friends, and folks who can help us laugh through the pain.
The show is created in partnership with Rowhome Productions. Support Unruly Subjects at Patreon.com/UnrulySubjects
Unruly Subjects
Creating Conditions for Black Mothers to Thrive
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It’s Black Maternal Health Week! So on this week’s show we’re taking a deep look at the conditions Black mothers face before and after giving birth.
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We feature an esteemed guest to discuss the mental health dimensions of maternal health: Saadiqa Kumanyika, a psychotherapist who specializes in perinatal and postpartum maternal mental health. (Saadiqa is also the First Lady of Unruly Subjects).
We also share an interview with Malajah Rigsby, a new mother, and her doula Shantice Edwards. They give us an intimate view into what support and care looked like for them through their birthing journey.
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Additional Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Grizzly Beatz
Unruly Subjects is created in partnership with Rowhome Productions
Further reading & sources from this episode
Saadiqa Kumanyika Therapy
https://www.saadiqakumanyikatherapy.com/
Should I Have a Baby? 10 Questions to Ask Before You Get Pregnant
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/should-i-have-a-baby-10-questions-to-answer-before-you-get-pregnant-jennifer-jessica/1113650744
Black Women Birthing Justice
https://www.blackwomenbirthingjustice.com/
Black Mama’s Justice Alliance
Support SisterWeb - the community of Birth Workers and Educators that Shantice works with!
Resources from Black Women’s Health Imperative
https://maternalhealth.bwhi.org/
