In this episode of 'When Black Women Speak', Lisa discusses the significant issue of maternal mortality disproportionately affecting Black women, focusing on the advocacy efforts of actress-cum-activist Tatiana Ali. Ali uses public platforms and personal experiences to raise awareness about systemic biases in healthcare contributing to high mortality rates among Black mothers. She partners with organizations like 'Black Mamas Matter Alliance' and advocates for legislative changes to improve prenatal and postpartum care. Lisa also highlights alarming statistics and contributing factors such as racism, access to quality care, chronic health conditions, and discrimination impacts. Through analyses of cases like Kira Johnson and Shalon Irving, the urgency to rectify healthcare system's systemic failures become apparent. The episode concludes on a hopeful note about the initial steps being taken to combat this crisis.