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, dozens of global organizations 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.
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 key community groups;
· 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.
Follow and use hashtags #BMHW24 and #BlackMaternalHealthWeek to show your support.
PNQIN strives to eliminate racial inequities in maternal health. Our 2024 efforts include implementation of the PNQIN Maternal Equity Bundle and ongoing implicit bias training in partnership with the Speak Up Against Racism Program.
Learn more about Black Maternal Health Week.
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Read about the Black Mamas Matter Alliance on Public Health Newswire.