This year marks the sixth year anniversary of the Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign. Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), 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. BMMA uses the phrase “BLACK MAMAS” to represent the full diversity of our lived experiences that includes birthing persons (cis-women, trans folks, and gender-expansive individuals) that are people of African descent across the diaspora (Afro-Latinx, African-American, AfroCaribbean, Black, and African Immigrant). Black Mamas are taking control and building towards their liberation unapologetically. We recognize, celebrate, and support those who care for and mother our families and communities whether they have given birth or not.

We stand in solidarity with all Black Mamas.