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There is no shortage of stories from Black mothers about their horrific birthing experiences. Recently, two stories went viral—one was a video of a Black mother  screaming in agony  while a nurse asked her a series of intake questions, seemingly ignoring the mother’s pain and distress. In another story that has been shared widely, a Black mother ended up  giving birth  on the side of the road after she was sent home from the hospital while in active labor. These videos have r

Rhode Island has become the first state to implement laws to support those experiencing menopause in the workplace. In June of 2025, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed the legislation, which was introduced by Senator Lori Urso, into law. Based on the law, employers in the state must provide workplace accommodations for both job candidates and employees who are “experiencing menopause and related medical conditions,” in addition to the pregnancy and childbirth-related