@cablackbirthjustice

The California Black Birth Justice Coalition leads statewide advocacy efforts focused on maternal health equity and reproductive justice for Black families. Based in Sacramento, the organization coordinates policy initiatives targeting systemic barriers in healthcare delivery and insurance coverage. Their work directly shaped key provisions of the California Momnibus Act, which expanded access to doula care and extended postpartum Medi-Cal benefits. The coalition maintains active partnerships with birth workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations across California's major metropolitan regions. Their policy team produces detailed legislative analyses and implementation guidance for maternal health bills moving through the state legislature. Regular convenings bring together medical professionals, doulas, midwives, and community advocates to develop coordinated advocacy strategies. Coalition programs include technical assistance for birth workers navigating Medi-Cal billing systems, policy education workshops for community members, and data collection on maternal health outcomes. The organization serves as an information clearinghouse tracking reproductive justice legislation and maintaining resources on culturally congruent care standards. Their policy framework specifically addresses implicit bias in clinical settings and structural barriers affecting Black birthing people's access to comprehensive maternal healthcare.