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The article discusses the disproportionate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related deaths in Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in Great Britain as of September 2020. Topics covered include the existing healthcare, housing, and employment disparities, the entrenched structural racism, and the COVID inequalities for healthcare staff. Also noted are COVID's exacerbation of BAME inequalities and unexpected push to quickly address their root causes.

Black and black British women have an increased risk of stillbirth in the UK. The stillbirth rate for the UK in 2017 has reduced to 3.74 per 1 000 total births. However, mortality rates remain high for black or black British women, despite stillbirth rates for these groups reducing over the period 2015–2017 from 8.17–7.46 per 1 000 births (Draper et al, 2019). These facts raise the question of why these trends continue and what steps can be taken to address this issue. This paper explores the possible reasons why black and black British women continue to be at increased risk for stillbirths. Recommendations will be made on reducing the risk of stillbirth and the importance of tailoring health services for black and black British women. For the purpose of this paper, the term 'black women' will be used for black and black British women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reflects on Black History Month and acknowledges the contributions of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic nurses and healthcare workers to the NHS. It pays tribute to the pioneers who broke barriers and emphasizes the ongoing challenges of racial discrimination faced by these healthcare professionals.