COVID-19 has claimed the lives of half a million people in the United States, a grim milestone that has only highlighted racial disparities not only in health care, but in education, housing and access to resources.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the racial disparities in health care that have impacted communities of color. However, there is one specific area where Black women face the most risk: maternal health.
During Black History Month, PIX11 News’ Ojinika Obiekwe focuses on Black-owned companies, and she had the chance to chat with Melissa Butler about how her business, The Lip Bar, has been doing and what advice she has for people who want to start their own companies.