Why the Black Maternal Health Crisis Is an American Health Crisis 4kira4moms BlackHistoryMonth
Charles Johnson IV is taking on the fight of his life. His late wife Kira Johnson tragically lost hers after a routine c-section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2016. After delivering her second son, she bled internally for more than 10 hours before the medical staff took action.
TB: You were brave to share Kira’s story in the wake of her death. Why did you want to go public with it?When we walked into Cedars-Sinai on April 12 of 2016, the possibility that Kira would not walk out of there to raise our sons never crossed my mind. I was oblivious to the fact that this outcome could be a possibility for us. As I was trying to put the pieces back together, people began to share their stories with me.
TB: That’s wonderful. And you’re right, Kira’s story touched so many people and really started a revolution of sorts.It did, but that didn’t really surprise me because just as she did in this realm of existence, Kria just affects people. I just show up and share her story, but when they hear about how amazing she was, when they see her smile—it’s clear she’s having a huge impact. I’m just the vessel that shares the story in her absence.
TB: You created 4 Kira 4 Moms to make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself and that no family has to suffer a similar tragedy. Tell me a little bit about the organization and your mission.was founded to pay homage to Kira, but not only Kira—every other mother we have lost in this crisis. Our mission is to empower and support families, to do everything we can to ensure that they thrive before, during and after childbirth.
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