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The fourth annual national Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, will be a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to:

  • Deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US;
  • Amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions;
  • Center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders;
  • Provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice; and
  • Enhance community organizing on Black maternal health.

Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 –17. The month of April is recognized in the United States as National Minority Health Month – a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Additionally, we are joining dozens of global organizations who are fighting to end maternal mortality globally in advocating that the United Nations recognize April 11th as the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights.

The campaign and activities for Black Maternal Health Week serve to amplify the voices of Black mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks. Become a Sponsor of #BMHW21 TODAY!

Learn MORE about the 2021 Black Maternal Health Week and Virtual Conference by viewing our National Call. Click HERE.

Special Thanks to our #BMHW21 sponsors!

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Thank you for the opportunity to share our work & the work of our movement partners at the National Home Visiting Summit 2021! 💜 #HVSummit #BlackMaternalHealth twitter.com/StartEarlyorg/…

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RT @RRHDr I am THRILLED to announce the launch of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity -my vision is now reality thanks to a $5 million gift from @BlueCrossMN. As Founding Director I will elevate a bold vision for a healthy & antiracist future! tinyurl.com/2v2wjtvp

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Thank you for all that joined us for the 2021 Black Maternal Health Week National Call, which is now live on YouTube! 💜 Search #BMHW21 National Call to watch what you may have missed #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter pic.twitter.com/2aXq9aFsCL

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#MarshaPJohnson is #BlackHerstory The erasure of trans women in social justice movements has been evident throughout history, but we must address issues that are affecting especially our Black trans sisters, if we want to work towards reproductive freedom. #BlackMamasMatter pic.twitter.com/QiIMR91WVX

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Registration is officially OPEN for the Black Maternal Health Virtual Conference! 🤩 Register now and receive our Early Bird Registration package filled with conference essentials, swag items, and exclusive access to our Groove Thang Special! ➡️ Link is in bio. 😊 #BMHC21 pic.twitter.com/e5n4dVSBNW

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RT @thenaabb The time to end preventable maternal mortality and close racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes is long overdue. What are your asks from this administration to protect Black birthing persons? Join us next week to discuss! pic.twitter.com/XXswosfLMP

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RT @iamKSealsAllers My heart breaks for all Texans. I pray that no mama is forced to consider BOILING SNOW to prepare infant formula for their baby. When we say #breastfeeding is critical emergency preparedness & must be supportd & accessible,This is it!! Pls 👉🏾 me to who is helpng mamas & infants

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