About
#NotUsSC empowers Black women and their communities by increasing knowledge of perinatal health, promoting advocacy, and strengthening support systems—until no more mothers, sisters, friends, or aunties are lost to preventable complications during pregnancy or childbirth.​​
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
define their future, and change the world.
Mission
Our mission is to provide culturally sound education, build responsive support mechanisms, and promote safe, affirming environments that reflect and respect the perinatal needs of Black mothers and birthing people in South Carolina.
Vision
#NotUsSC envisions a future where Black women in South Carolina are protected, heard, and supported at every stage of pregnancy and beyond through equitable healthcare systems and strong community care, because no one should die giving life
#NotMe #NotHer #NotUs #NotAnymore
Goals
Goal 1: Expand Access to Education
Improve maternal health literacy by expanding access to evidence-based education for Black mothers and birthing people, their support networks, and the broader community across South Carolina.
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Goal 2: Build Advocacy Capacity
Strengthen the ability of Black communities to recognize maternal health warning signs, advocate for timely and appropriate responses to maternal health emergencies, and foster community-wide support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period
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Goal 3: Foster Supportive Networks
​Strengthen community and social support mechanisms for Black mothers by increasing access to and utility of public resources, equipping trusted community members with skills to support maternal health, and building the capacity of networks to promote informed postpartum care
2025 Accomplishments
2025 marked a year of growth, visibility, and deeper community impact for #NotUsSC across South Carolina.
This year we've:
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Revamped and relaunched the #NotUsSC website
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Received 501c3 nonprofit status and registered as a South Carolina charity
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Established a formal Board of Directors and active working committees
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Served on key coalitions including the Williamsburg County Community Care Coalition, AIM Community Care Initiative, and the SC State Maternal Health Task Force
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Featured by SC Voyager as a Rising Star and on WLTX 19 for Black maternal health
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Welcomed new community and organizational partners across South Carolina
Click below to see our 2025 Report
2026 Objectives
Click below to view our 2026 Project Summary
