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2022 Media Kit
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This year marks the fifth year anniversary of the Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign. Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, BMHW is 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 and was officially recognized by the White House on April 13th, 2021. 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.

Watch and recap the 2022 Black Maternal Health Week National Call here.

The BMHW 2022 theme, “Building for Liberation: Centering Black Mamas, Black Families and Black Systems of Care”, reflects BMMA’s work in centering Black women’s scholarship, maternity care work, and advocacy across the full-spectrum of sexual, maternal, and reproductive health care, services, programs, and initiatives. Additionally, the 2022 theme reflects the critical need for learning about Black Feminist and womanist approaches in strengthening wellness structures within our communities, across the Diaspora, as a revolutionary act in the pursuit of liberation and in the global fight to END maternal mortality. 

BMHW22 EVENTS

Monday, April 11th | 12 P.M. EST The Global Black Midwifery Panel and Screening REGISTER

Tuesday, April 12th | 12 – 2 P.M. EST Southeast Regional Black Maternal Health Symposium REGISTER

Wednesday, April 13th | 1 – 2 P.M. EST Policy Leaders in Conversation during #BMHW22 REGISTER

Wednesday, April 13th | 3:30 P.M. EST #BMHW22 Tweet Chat

Follow us on Twitter: @blkmamasmatter to engage with us during #BMHW22

Thursday, April 14th | Annual Fundraising Day DONATE

Friday, April 15th | 2 – 3 P.M. EST BMH x CLTR: NATAL Fireside Chat REGISTER

Saturday, April 16th | Centering Black Families: BMMA x SisterSong Black Maternal Health Walk REGISTER

Sunday, April 17th | Get to Know the Alliance Spotlight Campaign

Follow us across our socials to engage with us during Black Maternal Health Week 2022!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR #BMHW22 SPONSORS!

Last Updated: April 22, 2022

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Today is the last day to secure early bird registration & exclusive BMMA swag for #BMHC22! Join us in Washington, D.C. this September as we gather to advance maternal & reproductive health for Black women & birthing people. Visit blackmamasmatter.org/bmhc22/ to sign up now! pic.twitter.com/46CpUTHlK3

About 3 days ago

This morning our co-founding board member & Executive Director of @FWHC, Kwajelyn Jackson, weighed in on SCOTUS' decision to overturn Roe V. Wade on @OnPointRadio & how this decision will impact women of color seeking abortions. Hear what she shared wbur.fm/3AdLQE5 pic.twitter.com/GWl4AZNNCE

About 4 days ago

#BMMAInTheNews | In spite of the Supreme Court’s ruling, we will continue the work to achieve and sustain the holistic care that ALL Black women and birthing people need and deserve. Access the full article: r29.co/3AcqBCJ #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth pic.twitter.com/ArhhG6LfWY

About 4 days ago

The Early Bird registration deadline for our 2022 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute™ (BMHC22) is nearly upon us! 🙌🏾🤩🐣 Register at blackmamasmatter.org/BMHC22/ or click the 🔗 in bio! #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #reproHealth #BMHC22 #BirthJustice pic.twitter.com/Ipexr2Pbv9

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BMMA is disappointed that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This reversal threatens the reproductive rights of birthing people & infringes upon their bodily autonomy. But the fight isn't over! Visit bit.ly/roewadeoverturn to read our statement. #ProtectAbortionRights pic.twitter.com/CRU7kvwdZo

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