Pampers and Allyson Felix Announce $250K Commitment to Help Drive Systemic Change for Black Moms

Anticipation, excitement, and joy. These are common emotions used to describe new and expecting parents leading up to the arrival of their baby. But for a Black parent, joy on the journey to the due date is often hard fought for as they navigate a health system that has consistently failed them. In the U.S., Black mothers are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than their counterparts of other backgrounds and ethnicities [1] despite 60% of all maternal deaths being preventable[2]. Pampers believes that every parent deserves…

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Athleta & Allyson Felix Join Forces to Empower Women & Girls Through Sports

Athleta and Allyson Felix announce they are joining forces to empower women and girls through sports. In a wide-reaching partnership, Allyson, one of the most decorated track and field athletes in US history, will become Athleta’s first-ever sponsored athlete. Allyson joins Athleta as an athlete, mother and activist, in support of a female athlete’s holistic life. “In talking with Athleta, it quickly became clear – this was the right fit,” said Allyson Felix. “It was important for me to find a partner that championed my values. I am particularly moved…

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