Canvas of Care A Community developed policy memo on Black Reproductive Health in Tulsa, OK
Grounded in community voice and aligned with national best practices, the recommendations outlined in this memo offer a practical roadmap for health-system leaders and policymakers to narrow maternal health disparities in Tulsa.
The May 6th Initiative—now We Produce U—was created to close these gaps by pairing community organizing with participatory research and targeted policy advocacy. Over three years of listening circles, house meetings, and cohort-based training surfaced four practical areas for policy action: Cultural Competence, Access to Information, Insurance, and Postpartum (with focused attention to mental health).