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Dementia LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" is a groundbreaking documentary that will empower and educate the 1.1 billion women worldwide who will be in menopause in 2025.
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- LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" is a groundbreaking documentary that will empower and educate the 1.1 billion women worldwide who will be in menopause in 2025.
- Despite its universality, menopause has remained shrouded in stigma, silence and misunderstanding, contributing to the broader women's health crisis.
- "The M Factor" features renowned doctors like Dr. Sharon Malone, M.D.
- The producers are launching a 12-city screening tour, ensuring that "The M Factor" sparks conversations and drives change in women's midlife wellness.
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Black LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New federal data reveals the unfortunate truth for Black mothers across the country – as the national maternal mortality rate rose during the pandemic, Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than their white counterparts. Viewers can learn more about these disparities – and experience moments of resilience and joy – by tuning in to select PBS stations during Black Maternal Health Week (April 10-17) to watch "Birthing Justice." The powerful documentary goes behind the statistics and beyond the grief to amplify how Black women are taking control of their lives and transforming birth experiences for generations to come.
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- Viewers can learn more about these disparities – and experience moments of resilience and joy – by tuning in to select PBS stations during Black Maternal Health Week (April 10-17) to watch "Birthing Justice."
- "It takes an in-depth look at the horrifying statistics of giving birth for Black women and unpacks the complexities of changing these outcomes.
- Viewers in over 50 cities across the country can access the documentary by tuning in to their local PBS station the week of April 10.
- For media interviews with documentary subjects and filmmakers, contact Madi Carzon at [email protected]
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Woman WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Congressional Black Caucus gathered Friday during the 51st Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to view a new Birthing Justice, a new feature length documentary from Women in the Room Productions focuses on the stark reality for Black mothers who are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women in the United States. Black infants in the US are two times more likely to die than white infants. Birthing Justice follows the stories of several women and healthcare providers and explores why giving birth is highly dangerous for Black women and their babies. The film highlights bright spots and reasons for celebration as well as the challenges.
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- Black infants in the US are two times more likely to die than white infants.
- Birthing Justice follows the stories of several women and healthcare providers and explores why giving birth is highly dangerous for Black women and their babies.
- "I introduced the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to comprehensively address the drivers of adverse maternal health outcomes and save moms' lives.
- Now, one major factor recognized by experts is the impact of systemic racism and stress on Black women, negatively affecting their birth outcomes.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 11 from 4 8 pm in New York City, "Black Girl Takeover Weekend" kicks off with a screening of "PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 11 from 4 8 pm in New York City, "Black Girl Takeover Weekend" kicks off with a screening of "PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- "Black and Brown girls continue to disproportionately experience harsh and exclusionary school discipline for incidents and behaviors that do not pose a critical threat to the safety of the learning environment.
- During the Summit, in addition to the screening of the film, there will be discussions and breakout sessions.
- Here is the Black Girl Takeover Weekend schedule:
Note: This is a private event.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --"PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" (PUSHOUT) will premiere at the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on Thursday, September 12.
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- WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --"PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools" (PUSHOUT) will premiere at the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on Thursday, September 12.
- The premiere screening, hosted by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), will take place at theWalter E. WashingtonConvention Center, Room: 144 B-C from4pm to 6pm.
- This documentary explores how Black girls are impacted by the policies, practices, conditions and prevailing consciousness that renders them vulnerable to criminalization," Morris said.
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