FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, partially due to a long history of systemic racism and bias.
The Fresno community is taking action to raise awareness of the staggering statistic as we're halfway through Black Maternal Health Week.
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The Black Wellness and Prosperity Center held a health fair and jubilee in Downtown Fresno Saturday.
A celebratory walk was held to honor the work being done to raise awareness about the issue.
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There was free food, dancing, yoga, giveaways and health resources.
Black Maternal Health Week continues through April 17.
