Black Maternal Health Week

Date & Time: Friday, Apr 11, 2024, 9:30 AM-3 PM PDT
Where: Online and in-person
Learn how implicit bias and structural racism contribute to disparities in health care outcomes for patients of African Ancestry, and how systems change can make a difference.

Join BMMA on April 11 at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET as they kick off Black Maternal Health Week 2025 with a Virtual Pep Rally! This event is your chance to connect, engage, and take action—right from where you are.

Hear directly from BMMA Alliance Partners as they share the powerful work they’re leading in communities across the country. Learn how you can support Black Maternal Health, get involved in local and national efforts, and mobilize for birth justice.

Join BMMA for an insightful #BMHW25 webinar exploring how research and data can drive real change in Black Maternal Health outcomes. Expert speakers will share their findings and discuss how data can be leveraged to shape policies, improve care, and advance health equity for Black Mamas and birthing people.

Featured Speakers:
-️ Kimberly Seals Allers, Founder, Irth App
-️ Dr. Karen Sheffield-Abdullah, Founder and CEO, Dr. Karen, LLC
-️ Dr. Sayida Peprah, Founder and Executive Director, Diversity Uplifts, Inc.

Moderated by Dr. Ayanna Robinson, BMMA, Inc.

Whether you're a researcher, advocate, policymaker, or community leader, this webinar will provide valuable insights on how to turn data into action for Black Maternal Health.

Date & Time: Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 9 AM PDT/12 PM EDT
Drawing from a more extensive health study that centers on people's lived experiences with accessing reproductive health care, previous health research, and poetics, this study uses an art-based research approach to create erasure poems that detail how people deal with challenges in accessing reproductive health care. Specifically, these poems detail unparalleled truths about the needs and strategies that necessitate efforts to improve health access for the community. For example, discussions include the importance of community networks (e.g., friends and family members) along health journeys, creating better support systems for parents, and new understandings of challenges in accessing reproductive-based care.

By emphasizing personal narratives and lived experiences of accessing care, this session improves individual’s access to the health information, which aligns with the mission of NNLM. This session will discuss the importance of community networks when accessing healthcare and finding health information.

Join BMMA, Inc. and Mothering Justice for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of state legislators as they explore the shifting landscape of state politics under the new administration, with a special focus on Black Maternal Health. This discussion will dive into key legislative changes, priorities, and actionable strategies that advocates and constituents can use to stay engaged and prepared for policy shifts that impact Maternal and Child Health.

Expert panelists will provide invaluable insights into what we can expect from the new administration, how advocates can best position themselves for success, and how to adjust strategies to ensure continued progress on crucial issues like Black maternal health. With Black Maternal Health Week being a critical time for raising awareness and advocating for policy change, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to connect state-level action with advocacy for racial equity in maternal health care.