Black Maternal Health Week

Join us for an empowering week as we shine a spotlight on Black Maternal Health in Virginia, from April 11th to April 17th.

Help us celebrate.

  • COLOR Carnival

    Free Community Event

    April 6 — Hampton Roads, Brittingham-Midtown Community Center

    April 7 — Lynchburg, Jubilee Family Center

    April 13 — Danville, PATHS Building, South Boston

    April 14 — Richmond, Bryan Park Shelter #3

    July 14— Northern Virginia, Alexandria Health Department

    Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM for all locations

  • Wellness Day

    Community Event

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024

    Birth in Color

    Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • The Milk Bar

    Workshop Class

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024

    Birth in Color

    Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Black Maternal Health Summit

    Community Event

    Friday, April 12, 2024

    U-Turn of Richmond

    Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join us on April 12th, 2024

Black Maternal Health Summit

Join us for a powerful event featuring insightful speakers, invaluable discussions, and more.

Champion Sponsors

BMHW Summit Keynotes

  • Dr. Karen A. Scott, MD, MPH, FACOG (she/her/hers)

    Chief Black Feminist Physician Scientist, Founding CEO & Owner, Birthing Cultural Rigor, LLC

  • Chidiebere Ibe, BSc

    Nigerian medical student and medical illustrator known for the first scientific illustrations of black pregnant women

  • Loretta J. Ross

    American Activist, Writer, and One of the Founding Mothers of Reproductive Justice

  • Kenda Sutton-EL

    Founding Executive Director of Birth in Color, award-winning Reproductive Justice advocate

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 FAQs

  • Black Maternal Health Week is an annual celebration that takes place from April 11 to April 17. It originated from the efforts of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and was created to raise awareness of diminished maternal health outcomes in America, especially among Black women.

  • The Black Maternal Health Summit will be held on Friday, April 12th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. The event will take place in person at 2101 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230, USA.

  • The keynote speakers for the Black Maternal Health Summit include Loretta J. Ross, an activist and 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" award, and Chidiebere Ibe, BSc, a TEDx speaker and medical student known for his work in medical illustration.

  • There are several ways to get involved:

    Attend events such as the Color Carnival, Community Baby Showers, and the Black Maternal Health Summit.

    Become a Black Maternal Health Week Sponsor to support the cause and promote your brand. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at BirthinColor.org/partners

  • Yes, in addition to the Black Maternal Health Summit, there are various events scheduled throughout the week, including community carnivals, webinars, breastfeeding joy sessions, and Black Women’s Wellness Day.

  • You can support the fundraising campaign by donating, purchasing tickets, and sharing the fundraiser with your network. We aim to reach a $70,000 goal. Donate Here

  • Absolutely! Businesses can become Black Maternal Health Week Sponsors to promote their brand, show community support, reach a diverse audience, and enhance their brand reputation. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at BirthinColor.org/Partnerships