1. Integrate diverse community and professional perspectives, experiences and skills into a critical discussion of key determinants of black infant mortality including racism and discrimination, with a focus on understanding and addressing maternal child health disparities. 2. Explore and discuss community and professional perspectives on the determinants of black infant mortality and identify priorities for elimination of maternal child health disparities and promotion of health equity. 3. Define preconception health and the concept of the life course model and describe culturally and linguistically appropriate tools useful for providers to address maternal child health equity. 4. Describe culturally and linguistically appropriate tools useful for providers to address maternal child health equity. 5. Discuss advocacy, education, and policy strategies to address the inequity in maternal child health for the black community.