Accidental Activism:
Spicer's Ride to Wellness Spicey Moms
Why is Angelina an “Accidental” Activist?
Turned into a Global Advocate
Angelina became an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health after her diagnosis and hospitalization of postpartum depression (PPD). Spicer is not only using her voice in comedy clubs across the America, she is also working with lawmakers in California and on Capitol Hill to implement laws to support early motherhood.
Spicer’s work to improve outcomes for mothers has expanded beyond just the US, and includes working alongside birthing communities and international governments throughout Africa and in Israel.
Making Change Happen
Maternal Mental Health Advocate
Angelina became an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health after her diagnosis and hospitalization of postpartum depression (PPD). Spicer is not only using her voice in comedy clubs across the America, she is also working with lawmakers in California and on Capitol Hill to implement laws to support early motherhood. In 2019 Angelina was honored by then Senator Kamala Harris for her work in CA with Black Maternal Health week. Spicer’s work to improve outcomes for mothers has expanded beyond just the US, and includes working alongside birthing communities and international governments throughout Africa and in Israel. Spicer has worked with some of the world’s most trusted healthcare institutions like Cedars Sinai Hospital, Mental Health America, the World Health Organization. She has been featured in USA Today, NPR, and Essence magazine’s Woke 100.
Community
Health Equity Fellow
Angelina is a current health equity fellow of Families USA, Hillary Clinton’s Vital Voices, and serves as the newly elected Vice President of the PTA at her daughter’s elementary school.
Postpartum Depression Documentary
Fundraising Success – Kickstarter, Facebook, and mobilizing social media to tell this story in a new fresh way, with comedy!
Innovative Ways to Support New Moms
The first six weeks following childbirth have been called the “fourth trimester,” a time of stress that can have lasting physical and mental health implications for both moms and their newborns. But many believe the U.S. doesn’t provide sufficient time or care for brand-new moms to adjust. “CBS Saturday Morning” co-host Dana Jacobson looks at the ways some are pushing for new attitudes towards this critical time of life, from luxury hotel stays to comedy.
It's time to take action towards the Postpartum Revolution. Let's change the world together.
Spicer’s Ride to Wellness
Improve Health equity, access to underserved communities.
GC Life: Angelina Spicer is tackling vaccine inequity in Los Angeles. Global Citizen
Comedian Angelina Spicer Is Helping Hundreds of Black and Latinx Americans Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19.
Only On KCAL 9: Local Comedian Takes On Vaccine Equity With Grassroots Effort. KCAL News
Local activist and comedian Angelina Spicer danced down the aisle of a rented tour bus Friday afternoon, celebrating another successful trip to get people in South Los Angeles vaccinated.
Meet the Woman on a Mission to Have Black & Brown Families Vaccinated. The Ellen Show
Guest host Chelsea Handler welcomed Angelina Spicer, an inspiring comedian/actress who made it her mission to ensure Black and Latino individuals have transportation to get the COVID vaccine via her “Spicer’s Ride to Wellness” program.