MLK Community Hospital, South L.A.’s only full-service hospital, faces a funding crisis threatening lifesaving care for hundreds of thousands. Overcrowded ER visits, rising costs, and losses in maternity care strain resources. Emergency state and county aid is only temporary—permanent funding, federal support, and community action are urgently needed to keep this vital safety net open.

In June 2024, SCOTUS affirmed states' right to defund abortion providers. This decision restores fiscal sovereignty and protects taxpayers from funding controversial procedures. Meanwhile, abortion data shows Black Americans—just 13% of the population—account for over 39% of abortions. With 1 abortion every 30 seconds in the U.S., and 1 for every 2 Black births, the numbers expose a tragic and disproportionate toll.