Last year's #BMHW25 Walk & Block Party was MORE than a program—it was community in action.

Families. Health professionals. Advocates. Black-owned businesses. Kids laughing. Serious conversations. ALL of us together.

We're doing it AGAIN. Details coming soon!
#BlackMaternalHealth

#NationalPhilanthropyDay reminder...giving fuels the movement.

During #BMHW25, our ED, Angela D. Aina sat down with Abigail Epane-Osuala, President of GE HealthCare Foundation to discuss the role of corporate philanthropy in maternal health equity across global regions.

Join us: bit.ly/bmmagive

📣 It’s here! Our 2025 Black Maternal Health Week Impact Report is now live! #BMHW25

This year’s theme guided a powerful week of action, storytelling, policy wins, and community care. 💜

📖 Tap the link in our bio to read the full report!

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW2025 #ReproJustice #BMMA

Our #BMHW25 Professionals’ Networking Event united Black birth workers, healthcare professionals, & advocates to strengthen relationships & share knowledge that drives real change.

Are you a Black wellness or creative brand? 🤩#BMHxCLTR Fest 2025 is loading—apply now via link in bio! #MerchantCall

Midwives are the heart of our communities. On #InternationalDayoftheMidwife, we uplift their leadership, wisdom & care.

In this #BMHW25 clip, Martine Jean-Baptiste of FAHM reminds us: true solidarity means letting midwives lead & showing up in support—not control.

#BlackMidwives

Black Mamas deserve to thrive—and that takes real investment.

Hear from GE HealthCare Foundation’s President on why funding Black-led solutions matters.

Support the movement: bit.ly/bmmagiving

#BMHW25 #FundBlackMamas #BirthJustice #ReproJustice #BlackMamasMatter

Black Maternal Health Week started as a call to uplift and mobilize for Black Mamas—and today, it echoes across the globe. 🌍

We’re proud to uplift Five x More and #BMHAW25 as they lead powerful community-driven advocacy in the UK.

This is a global mission—and we stand in solidarity.

#BMHW25

🖤 This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, SiX backed 20+ state proclamations, amplified bold legislators, and centered Black-led leadership in collaboration with @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social!

We’re not stopping. Learn more about how we showed up for #BMHW25 ➡️ six.community/bmhw25-recap

#StatePower

Opinion: New York’s maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately harm Black mothers The state must expand culturally competent health services for Black mothers who face much higher pregnancy-related mortality rates.

⚖️🩺 New York’s maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately harm Black mothers. #CUNYSPH’s SRJ Hub collaborated with City & State on an op-ed by Associate Dean Lynn Roberts, Senator Lea Webb & Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn.
cunysph.me/maternalhealth-oped #BMHW25

“As a legislator and a mother, I’m committed to reversing Black maternal mortality in PA.”
– Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes

This #BMHW25, she’s pushing bold solutions like the #PAMomnibus to protect Black moms.

#BlackMaternalHealth

By promoting diverse and relevant data, the data dashboard responds to research showing that when pregnant women lack accurate health information, both mothers and babies face increased risks.
#BMHW25 #BMHW #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

That’s a wrap on #BMHW25! 🖤

From IG Lives to healing circles, local events to national calls—we witnessed Black joy, power, and community in action.
Huge thanks to our speakers, partners, sponsors and YOU for riding with us.

The work continues—beyond April 17th.

#BirthJustice #BMMA #BMHW2025

“Thank you to The Century Foundation for your extraordinary partnership since day one of the Black Maternal Health Caucus being an idea…

What Trump, Elon, RFK, Jr. and others are doing are not inevitable. The Congress has the power of the purse.” – @underwood.house.gov #BMHW25

🌍 Where the Work Happens: Part 2!

Meet more of our BMMA Alliance Partners leading bold, community-rooted work to uplift Black Mamas. 🖤✨

From policy to midwifery, they’re changing the game.

📣 Don’t just watch—support, follow, and connect!

#BMHW25 #ReproJustice #BlackMamasMatter #BlackLedOrgs

State policy matters. ⚖️

During our #BMHW25 Policy Webinar, leaders broke down what’s at stake for Black Maternal Health—and how advocates can act locally to drive change.

Catch the replay on YouTube: bit.ly/bmmalive

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #ReproJustice #HealingLegacies #BMHW2025

Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy! #BMHW25 #IAMHMCH

“We are working to eliminate the Black maternal mortality crisis.” — Rep. Gina H. Curry.

This #BMHW25, we’re spotlighting the work of leaders like Rep. Gina Curry, who are advancing initiatives to tackle health deserts, expand doula access, and invest in mental health.

#BMHW2025 #StatePower

Black birthing people still face the harshest barriers to abortion access—worsened post-Roe. But Black-led orgs are meeting the moment with bold advocacy and care.

📍Swipe for the data, CA policy updates, & to meet the Alliance Partners defending reproductive freedom.

#BMHW25 #AbortionIsHealthcare

Black Maternal Health summit calls for change in Pennsylvania State and local officials are shedding light on the health of Black mothers in hopes of driving real change.

93.5% of maternal deaths in PA are preventable. "The question is ... why are we not preventing these maternal deaths?" - Rep. Mayes #Pennsylvania #BMHW25 www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...

This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek @ucsd-obgyn.bsky.social recommits to a shared vision: A maternal health system that honors lived experience, fosters healing, & ensures every person—regardless of race, background or circumstance—has access to safe, respectful, high-quality care. #BMHW25 #MaternalEquity

Black Maternal Health Week is this week but I talk about it every week because this is an emergency, and we need to act like it. #BMHW25 @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social

Teal and dark teal text in a white background reads: “I am excited to partner with an organization whose values align so closely with Cardea’s values of humility, compassion, collaboration, and innovation. It’s truly inspiring to work alongside a team that is so dedicated and passionate about driving systemic change by engaging both the community and institutions in the approach to reduce inequities. Their work is not only raising the voices of marginalized communities but also making a tangible impact.” –Christina Memmott, Cardea Research and Evaluation Director Social Impact and Evaluation Spotlight: Cradle Cincinnati Behind the white text box are wavy blocks of color in a gradient from white to grey to dark green. The Cardea logo is in the top right hand corner.

During Black Maternal Health Week we are proud to uplift our Social Impact Evaluation work with Cradle Cincinnati!

Cardea collaborates with Cradle Cincinnati to conduct #socialimpactevaluations for initiatives aimed to improve Black maternal & infant health and eliminate racial inequities.

#BMHW25

TY to @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social for their leadership in establishing Black Maternal Health Week.

This year the intention has been to honor Black-led organizations working to transform maternal healthcare and advance equity — all of which warrant admiration and support year-round.

#BMHW25

Jasmine Rainer is one of our Take 10 Ambassadors and Maternal Health Advocate who shares her story with #preeclampsia #NICUbaby

Jasmine writes, “My first time seeing my baby was a photo."

preeclampsia.org/take10

#BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Criminalization during pregnancy makes it hard for people to develop a trusted relationship with providers, which leads to worse maternal and fetal health in a maternal health crisis.

ALL Black Mamas deserve the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. #BMHW25

BMHW25 – Black Maternal Health, Medicaid Cuts, and Community-Based Care — rePROs Fight Back April 11th- 17th officially marks Black Maternal Health Week—a week-long campaign centered on activism, awareness, and community-building for Black mamas and Black birthing people. Elizabeth Dawes , ...

In our #BMHW25 episode, we talk with Elizabeth Dawes, Director at @tcfdotorg.bsky.social & Co-Founder of @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social, about Black maternal health, the devastating consequences of Medicaid cuts, and why Black-led community-based care models are key to achieving equity.

🧵 Today is the last day of #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, but the movement for Black maternal health equity requires sustained, year-round action. #BMHW25 #BlackMamasMatter

Read the accessible PDF version of this brief: zurl.co/STYSS

Find more information about Black Maternal Health Week on our website: zurl.co/4iM55

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#BMHW25 #BMHW #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

“In New York, Black women are five times more likely to die in childbirth.” That statistic is unacceptable, and Sen. Samra Brouk @samrabrouk.bsky.social is doing something about it! 👏🏾

During #BMHW25, we're uplifting leaders who expand access to community doulas and health support for Black mothers!

The Centering Black Mothers in CA report provides a roadmap to improve Black maternal health by addressing the impacts of structural racism in neighborhoods, communities, & health care. Transformative change starts with Black women. @bwwla.bsky.social

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/cbm-report  

#BMHW25