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Black Maternal Health Week is a national initiative intended to build awareness, activism, and community building to help deepen the conversation about Black maternal health in the US. Black women (regardless of social & economic status) are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander women.
Why…
Structural racism is the root cause of the US black maternal mortality crisis. However, social determinants like poverty, education, and access to resources are also contributing factors.
2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Maternal Wellness Walk & Kinship Cookout
This year we kicked off the 2nd Annual Kinship Cookout with a maternal wellness walk and yoga session. Families walked and stretched together to get the day started. We featured 20 amazing community vendors. The day was filled with advocacy, connections, food, and fun!
Fatherhood Redefined Event
This was our inaugural Fatherhood Event during Black Maternal Health Week! Community leaders, Shaundell Newsome (The Ultimate Measure of a Man) and Sean Tory (King of Jewels) created a space of brotherhood for fathers, partners, and father figures to come together in community.
Black Mama Magic Brunch
The week ended with this celebratory brunch! The brunch was sold out and the room was filled with mothers, supporters, and genuine love. The theme: Give Her, Her Flowers, truly came to life!
As a result of our efforts, we also aim to: Promote Health Equity, Encourage Prenatal and Postpartum Care, Combat Stigma and Discrimination, Community Engagement. Collaborate with Healthcare Providers, Encourage Research and Data Collection, and Promote Wellness and Fitness.
SPONSORS
2025 COOKOUT VENDORS
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Are you interested in getting involved or sponsoring future programming? Contact us!
Are you interested in getting involved or sponsoring
future programming? Contact us!