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Rooted in Justice & Joy
APRIL 11-17, 2026
2026
BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK
thrive!
This week underscores the necessity of Unity and the Power of Community to create a future where Black Mamas, families, and communities,
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As we look ahead to Black Maternal Health Week 2026, we’re reflecting on the progress and partnerships that defined #BMHW25. Explore the milestones, stories, and collective achievements that continue to strengthen the Black maternal health movement — with more to come in 2026.
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The 2026 Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW26) theme, “Rooted in Justice & Joy.” Join BMMA in celebration as we mark 2026 as our 10-year anniversary. We honor the power of our collective movement, nurturing thriving families and shaping a liberated future rooted in justice, healing, and joy. This milestone theme reflects the strength and resilience of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations that have cultivated change and healing across communities. It acknowledges the enduring legacies of systemic oppression, reproductive injustices, and health inequities that continue to impact Black Mamas and birthing people, while calling for a liberated future rooted in restoration, justice, and joy.
#BMHW26 celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations as the foundation for advancing equity and ensuring transformative, sustainable improvements in Black Maternal Health. Advancing collective action highlights the essential role of collaboration between Black-led organizations, advocates, and communities to lead advocacy efforts, shape policies, and amplify solutions.
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Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people.
The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month and begins on April 11th annually to join dozens of global organizations in marking this day as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights – an opportunity to advocate for the elimination of maternal mortality, globally.
The activities and conversations hosted throughout the week intentionally center the values and practices of the birth and reproductive justice movements.
About BMHW:
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Total Sign-Ons to BMHW Resolution
285+
People Reached via Media
1B+
Total Number of Events Hosted
430+
FUNDING
RAISED
$400K+
Total Webinar Registrants & Event Participants
23,800+
BMHW IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
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Redirect and reframe the conversation on Black maternal health and amplify the voices of Black mamas
Shift Culture:
Explore, introduce, and enhance holistic and comprehensive approaches to Black mamas’ care
Advance Care for Black Mamas
Leverage the talent and knowledge that exists in Black communities and cultivate innovative research methods to inform the policy agenda to improve Black maternal health
Cultivate Research:
Introduce and advance policy grounded in the human rights framework that addresses Black maternal health inequity and improves Black maternal health outcomes
Change Policy:
OUR GOALS
OUR GOALS:
We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Our VISION
The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas and birthing people to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.
Our Mission
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