July 30, 2026
In a The Hill opinion piece, Berkeley Center for Social Medicine faculty affiliate Khiara Bridges argues against the lawsuit Jimenez v. Pan, which challenges California's Black Infant Health program and its focus on race-conscious initiatives. Despite evidence that Black mothers are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, the legal challenge aims to dismantle this specialized support, which research indicates is essential for addressing systemic drivers of health disparities.