SoCal nurse practitioner makes it her mission to advocate for Black women's health

Kara James is a Planned Parenthood nurse practitioner on a mission to save Black women's lives.

"I know what it's like being from the hood, I know what it's like living in a motel. I know what it's like when someone tells you can't do something," James said. "So all those experiences is what creates my passion, my perseverance."

In 2020, as systemic racism became a call to action, Planned Parenthood sent a company-wide email sharing words of solidarity."I responded to the email. I had only been at Planned Parenthood for six months," she said. "Most folks would've thought 'Oh, I'm gonna get fired, I wouldn't send that email out.' But I sent that email."

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