Event Brief
Black maternal health groups left out of perinatal grants
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Summary: Falls Church-area advocates say they helped shape Virginia perinatal grants but were excluded as funding and praise followed.
WHO: Doula Kenda Denia and nurse Stephanie Spencer; Black maternal health groups
WHAT: Advocates say they laid groundwork for state perinatal grants but were left out of the final grant recognition/selection
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 5:26 AM ET
WHERE: Virginia
WHY: No specific cause was reported for why the groups were excluded despite their earlier role in shaping the grants.
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