04/11/2026
Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week. We center the voices and experiences of Black mamas to address the systemic failures that lead to disparate health outcomes. Reproductive justice is a human right.
Black women are often dismissed when reporting pain or symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum. Clinical bias isn't just a hurdle; it’s a life-threatening barrier. We advocate for a healthcare system that believes and respects Black women.
Continuity of care saves lives. Community-based doulas and midwives are essential in providing culturally congruent support and advocacy for Black birthing people. Let's invest in the models of care that work.
As ends, our advocacy doesn't. We continue to push for the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act—comprehensive legislation to end the maternal mortality crisis in America. Policy is the path to progress.