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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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#BMHC21 is unapologetically BLACK made for us, by us! 🙌🏾 thank you to Ebony Marcelle from @cohdc for uplifting such incredible and necessary messaging 💜 #BlackMamasMatter pic.twitter.com/ar1A6cF0DH

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RT @DorothyERoberts @BlkMamasMatter Thank you for inviting and inspiring me! 🤎🔥🤎

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RT @rachelglogan I love how @BlkMamasMatter @BirthEquity, @DorothyERoberts and #BMHW help to shift the narrative from the hateful and harmful rhetoric around Black pregnancy and birth to one of sexual and reproductive health equity, justice, and joy. #BMHC21

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RT @prochoiceoregon Thankful to be at #BMHW21 today supporting @BlkMamasMatter in securing a future in which all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive throughout their lives—including their reproductive lives. Join us at: blackmamasmatter.org pic.twitter.com/1nmfHqg8kn

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RT @mclemoremr I have always loved her (cue: Caught Out There: “I hate you so much right now”) and to see she’s trained as a saucier and doing amazing work is just a gift. Thanks @kelis for joining @BlkMamasMatter #BMHW21 pic.twitter.com/MTnlGqBAcc

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RT @CodeJGM @BlkMamasMatter @kelis “Everything is always tied to the land.” ~ @kelis #BMHC21 #BMHW21

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RT @CodeJGM @BlkMamasMatter @kelis @kelis is talking about #CurriculumVIolence in schools and the harm on our children’s identity. #EducationalEquity is a #ReproductiveJustice issue. #SDOH through the lens of #ReproductiveJustice #TrustBlackWomen #BlackMamasMatter

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RT @CodeJGM @BlkMamasMatter @kelis Totally appreciate @kelis elevating motherhood as a source of joy and agency for HOW we center our ancestral knowledge, create new ways of meaning for our families and reclaim our identities through radical resistance! Asé! #BMHC21 #BMHW21

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