The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. Our parents and grandparents marched, organized, bled, and won. The Voting Rights Act was theirs. The fight to protect it is ours.
#DayOfAction #VotingRights
"Integrating Black doulas into birthing plans is not a trend. It is a return to what has always worked, now supported by policy that is beginning to catch up to practice." — Constance Harper, Vice President of Strategic Impact & Innovation.
This is rooted in tradition, backed by evidence, and long overdue. Read the full article, "Black Doulas and the Power of Reclaiming the Village," in the St. Louis American.
#BlackDoulas #BirthJustice #TheVillage #BlackMaternalHealth
"We are witnessing this same truth playing out today."
If you haven't already, check out our newsletter, Democracy Under Fire and ICE, at the link in our bio.
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"Black women deserve to be seen, heard and believed. We deserve care that is compassionate, culturally grounded and rooted in dignity." — Constance Harper, Vice President of Strategic Impact & Innovation.
Black women deserve to walk into care spaces feeling safe, respected, and truly valued. Check out the full article here: /your-health-matters/black-doulas-and-the-power-of-reclaiming-the-village/
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In Democracy Under Fire and ICE, our President & CEO, Bethany Johnson‑Javois, reflects on the urgent threats facing our democracy, and what it will take to protect it.
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Deaconess is honored to support an evening of reflection and dialogue recognizing National Nurses Week and the National Day of Racial Healing.
Join the Community Health Commission of Missouri and AWHONN, along with community partners, for a screening of Everybody’s Work, followed by a facilitated conversation centering collective healing and the lived experiences of practitioners and advocates.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 12 | 6:00–9:30 PM
📍 Harris‑Stowe State University
🎬 Free event | Light refreshments provided
Register today here: /event/film-screening-everybodys-work/
Our VP of Strategic Impact & Innovation, Constance Harper, offers another striking insight in her recent article.
Check out the full article, Jesse Jackson and the Political Imagination We Inherit, at the link in our bio for more powerful insights.
Published in Word In Black, the Sacramento Observer, the Toledo Journal, and the St. Louis American.
@wordinblacknews@sacobserver@stlouisamerican
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We invest in organizing, advocacy, and policy change because no one should have to struggle to survive inside racist systems. Our region deserves better, and together, we're building it.
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Disco balls, bold impact, and disruptors who lead the way! We’re proud to celebrate Constance Harper, Vice President of Strategic Impact & Innovation, as an honoree at Disco & Disruption, hosted by United Congregations of the Metro East.
Come dance, celebrate, and be inspired by leaders changing our communities for the better!
To learn more, check out: ucmetroeast.org
Save the Date! 💙
Youth voices matter—always. Deaconess is proud to partner in the 2026 Children’s Mental Health Day Annual Celebration, supporting youth leadership, mental wellness, and joyful community connection.
🗓️ Saturday, May 9 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Deaconess Center: 1000 N. Vandeventer Ave.
🎶 Games, music, food trucks & mental health resources
Registration coming soon.
