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Education & Labor Photo
April 21, 2020
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WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairwoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Education & Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) introduced legislation to protect U.S.

BMH Momnibus Presser March 10 2020
April 18, 2020
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Charlotte – During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17),Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) led a week of advocacy for Black moms. The overall maternal mortality rate in the United States rose sharply over the past three decades, and Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die in childbirth than their white counterparts.

Kira Johnson Email
April 17, 2020
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WashingtonCongresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Kira Johnson Act as part of the Black Maternal Momnibus of 2020, a package of bills addressing the maternal health crisis. Today, on the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, she is urging her colleagues in the House to pass this legislation.

Zoom Call with Rep Adams
April 16, 2020
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Charlotte– The office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC) held its Fifth Annual Women's Symposium today via Zoom. The event, titled "The Women's Symposium on Black Maternal Health: The State of Black Maternal Health During COVID-19," had 794 participants via Zoom and over 2,500 views on Facebook.
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April 16, 2020
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Charlotte– The office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC) will hold its Annual Women's Symposium today, April 16, at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Momnibus Presser
April 13, 2020
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CharlotteCongresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Kamala Harris (CA), and over 60 cosponsors including Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Chair Congresswoman Lauren Underwood have introduced a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, "to bring national attention to the United States mat
Black Maternal Health Women's Symposium Flyer
April 9, 2020
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Charlotte– The office of Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC)will hold its Annual Women's Symposium at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 16 via Zoom.