Community Support Systems: Strong networks within Black communities often provided informal support through extended families and close-knit relationships. Community members frequently relied on one another for childcare, shared resources, and knowledge about health practices, which helped improve infant survival rates.
Nakeitra Burse, DrPH, MS, CHES, is the Owner/CEO of Six Dimensions, a certified woman owned, minority owned public health research, development and practice company. Dr. Burse has been a servant in the field of public health for over twelve years. Dr. Burse is dedicated to understanding the impact of systems on the health of communities. Dr. Burse is the Executive Producer of the short documentary, Laboring with Hope. The film highlights the issues of maternal morbidity and mortality among Black women. Dr. Burse’s work has been featured in a variety of settings, including Soledad O’Brien’s Disrupt and Dismantle series on BET.