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Melinda Gates Gives Allyson Felix A Grant For Black Maternal Health | Essence

Olympic track athlete Allyson Felix is fighting to improve health outcomes for Black mothers, and Melinda French Gates is backing her up. Melinda French Gates donated $20 million to Felix […]

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