Mia Brantley, North Carolina State University

About the Presentation

Growing concerns regarding Black maternal health has created an urgency in researchers and policymakers to better address the outcomes of Black mothers. However, their experiences during pregnancy and postpartum are only part of the story. As part of her book project (in progress) currently titled, Mothering on the Defense: The Love, Sacrifice, and Health of Black Mothers, this talk highlights the health of Black mothers across the stages of motherhood. Specifically, Dr. Brantley bridges concepts of mothering and motherhood, life course perspectives, and the stress process to reveal the health costs of racialized parenting concerns and practices unique to Black mothers. 

About the Speaker

Mia Brantley (@_MiaBrantley) is currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology at North Carolina State University. As a trained sociologist, Dr. Brantley’s academic scholarship lies at the intersection of race, gender, and family within the context of health. She utilizes multiple methodologies to understand how the consequences of race shapes Black families’ health, well-being, and lived experiences. Her current research agenda includes: (1) How is race-related stress transmitted intergenerationally within Black Families, and (2) In what ways does race shape the health and lived experiences of Black mothers? Her goal is to provide both exploration and insight into the multiple pathways through which race-related stress impacts families.

Seminar Format

Due to speaker's schedule, this seminar will be held online only.

Location ONLINE VIA ZOOM Only: Zoom Registration Link.  Upon registration, you will receive an automatically generated email with the direct link for the seminar

If accommodations are needed, please send request to meeting organizer (mprc-support@umd.edu) at least 72 hours prior to the event, if possible, to allow time to discuss and implement alternatives.