04/15/2026
repost .mn Black Maternal Health Week | April 11–17
Rooted in Justice & Joy
Black maternal health disparities are not new and they are not random.
In the U.S., Black women are over three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than White women. CDC notes that more than 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable .
Behind every number is a person. A family. A story that matters.
This is why awareness matters.
This is why accountability matters.
This is why change is necessary.
We must continue to name these disparities so we can work toward eliminating them.