Advancing Black Maternal Health
Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance. We center Black mamas to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.
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RT @black_midwives “...by making sure that the same services that we used to be able to access as Black and Brown, Indigenous people before colonization we’re now able to access them in a culturally congruent, safe and sacred space." ow.ly/d5JF50BPGwH #culturallycongruentcare #sankofa #nbma pic.twitter.com/nKH6Scacts
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RT @thenaabb Although #NMW2020 has ended, we like to celebrate Black midwives every day! Today we highlight the midwives that spearhead NAABB’s programming, communications, and operations: Noelene, Leonne, and Ebony. Thank you for trailblazing the work to advance Black birthing outcomes! pic.twitter.com/8mPejMb5Wc
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RT @BMHCaucus "Every mother and pregnant person deserves the peace of mind that comes with knowing they will receive the high-quality and culturally competent care they need and deserve before, during, and after the birth of their child." - @RepPressley pressley.house.gov/media/pres…
RT @pherrero_ I Televised My Pregnancy—And Birth—As a Pregnant Black Ob-Gyn | Glamour glamour.com/story/battling…
RT @SisterSong_WOC Our hearts go out to Chrissy Teigen and John Legend on the loss of their child. We applaud their bravery and vulnerability in sharing a story that is tragically familiar to the many of us who have experienced pregnancy loss. We wish them love and support! twitter.com/chrissyteigen/…
RT @MarchForMoms Together with @BirthEquity @everymomcounts @HealthPolicyHub @BlkMamasMatter @blkwomenshealth @FamiliesUSA @NationalMedAssn, we call on @SpeakerPelosi and @McConnellPress to pass the #HelpingMOMSAct! Read: marchformoms.org/the-helping-…
RT @BirthEquity Watch @doccrearperry address the UN today regarding racial injustice, gender oppression and Black maternal Mortality. Watch her full address on our IGTV and our Facebook. pic.twitter.com/w0BuRtH3Zx