October 9,2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Nashville university partnered with several organizations for an event Wednesday in an effort to improve health outcomes for Black women in the city and across the country.

The Black Maternal Health Fair at Tennessee State University aims to help save lives.

According to state data, Black women in Tennessee are more than two times likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as their white counterparts. Advocates said that’s why they are dedicated to making improvements.