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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 29 MIN

The Calling (Encore)

from Making Contact · host Frequencies of Change Media

For Black Maternal Health Week, we celebrate the important work that Black midwives do in their communities. In this week's show, we'll hear a conversation about how one woman followed her calling to midwifery in a story brought to us by the podcast _Re:Work_ from the UCLA Labor Center. Featuring: Kimberly Durdin, licensed midwife and co-founder of Kindred Space LA and the Birthing People Foundation Credits: Making Contact Episode host and producer: Lucy Kang Producers: Anita Johnson, Salima Hamirani, Amy Gastelum, and Lucy Kang Executive Director: Jina Chung Engineer: Jeff Emtman Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain Music credit: "Documentary" by The_Mountain via Pixabay Re:Work Episode "The Calling" Credits: Hosted and produced by Veena Hampapur and Saba Waheed Learn More: Making Contact homepage: www.focmedia.org Re:Work from the UCLA Labor Center: https://reworkradio.labor.ucla.edu Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world.

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