Omari Maynard shares his story of loss and his journey forward to advocate for change in the healthcare system.
Omari Maynard wears many of the same hats all parents do. He’s a professional, a father of two, a loving family member and a loyal friend. But beneath these hats also lies a man who is a passionate advocate for change and a grieving partner who has suffered an unspeakable loss.
Amid the heartache and pain of Gibson’s death, Maynard decided to take action. He established the ARIAH Foundation, which aims to support people impacted by systemic racism in the US maternal healthcare system and also started a support group for Black men who have lost partners to the maternal mortality crisis.about what others can do to help lower the US maternal mortality rate and take better care of Black, brown and indigenous women.
-and birth-related complications than white women. In New York City, Black women are eight times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. Maynard’s art has been featured in several galleries and museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art. He also created a celebration of life for Shamony, called “Aftershock,” which was later documented in a film of the same name.everyone has a role to play in making that change happen
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