Join Black Perinatal Health Panel: An Issue of Equity: an impactful event hosted by JEPS, where experts will explore critical issues surrounding Black birth experiences and maternal health disparities. Dr. Tunde-Byass will discuss the alarming maternal mortality rates among Black birthing individuals in Canada and the urgent need for racially concordant care, race-based data collection, and increased representation in healthcare. Dr. Boayke will highlight the lasting effects of obstetric racism on both physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for an anti-racist perinatal care framework. The discussion will conclude with Briana Kramer (CNM, RN, MPH) and Lauren Arrington (DNP, MSN, CNM) sharing strategies for presenting racial health data through an equity lens to challenge systemic biases and drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a vital conversation on advancing health equity and improving birth outcomes.