Black Maternal Health Week is a time to discuss the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes between Black and white women, which can be addressed through health systems, government programs, and community organizations working to provide better care for moms.
Black Maternal Health Week
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“Healing Legacies”: BMHW25 spotlights Black-led maternal health advocacy and collective action
Black Maternal Health Week is a national movement in 2025, with the theme “Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy” focusing on amplifying the voices, stories, and solutions of Black Mamas and birthing people.
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Black moms speak on COVID-19 increasing anxiety and isolation
The challenges of motherhood have only grown since the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Serena Williams’ message to medical professionals: listen to Black women
For tennis superstar Serena Williams, giving birth to her baby was a test for how loud and how often she would have to call out before finally being heard.