City Planning's Role in Black Maternal Mortality | Gabriella Nelson | TEDxPhiladelphia

What does it mean to be a good neighbor to Black mothers who are experiencing the brunt of America's maternal mortality crisis? What we do for a living and how we live our lives contributes to either helping or harming the state of Black mothers in our country. Gabriella A. Nelson is a city planner, possessing a strong affinity for issues at the confluence of urban development and public health. She currently works as a Project Analyst with the Philadelphia Housing Authority to help house some of the city’s most vulnerable residents and maintain a much needed level of affordability as the city resurges. She believes the city is for everyone, especially for those who wish to remain after bearing decades of disinvestment and devastation. Gabriella identifies as a problem-solver, an inquisitive thinker, and a creative whose experiences and opinions are deeply rooted in her Blackness, womanhood, and humanness. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@ericae5319]

This talk has so many levels, breaking down systemic racism must include all professionals. ''To consciously elevate women, pregnancy and birth" is a permanent manifesto for safe cities across the world. I love the work you are doing.

[@lysamariex]

This is really deep and something I have been saying for the last couple years.

[@onlytruth_noclout5847]

Awesome Ted Talk! So glad that you were chosen to highlight how the worlds of city planning and maternal/child health intersect. Thank you for shedding light on this horrific issue.

[@pamnewman3796]

Yas sis!!!!! Yaaaaas!!!!

[@heatherjones8953]

Thank you for sharing on this topic. I am pursing making maternal and baby care in our country. One of the biggest hurdles I am coming across is lack of access to midwifery based birthing centers in communities. For example, all of NYC only has two freestanding birth centers. I think city planning and regulations has a lot to do with this problem. Is there a way for us to connect so I can learn about your insights and efforts on this topic?