Kamala Harris Says ‘Attack on DEI Is an Attack on Maternal Care’ in Appearance with El-Sayed

Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday declared that an attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is an attack on maternal care as she joined Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit to rally support ahead of the November midterm elections.

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“An attack on DEI, to recognize diversity, equity and inclusion, is an attack by definition on maternal care, including the need to protect Black women in connection with their pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care,” Harris said.

She noted that maternal mortality rates are disproportionately higher among minority groups, with the risk of death increasing up to four times for Black women and three times for Native women.

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Harris then took aim at political leaders who tout “family values,” arguing that efforts to end DEI programs strip away protections aimed at supporting certain communities during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.

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“So, it raises the issue of disparities and also hypocrisy when there are leaders who otherwise walk around every day talking about their family values.”

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