Black Maternal Health Week 2026
Dates: April 11-17, 2026
The 2026 Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW26) theme, “Rooted in Justice & Joy,” marks a powerful milestone as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA).
RSVP for Individual Events:
April 13 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT: DEAR MAMA: A Letter-Writing Gathering Honoring Black Motherhood
April 15 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT: Black Mamas Birthing Tour
April 16 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT: Rooted in the Womb
As a proud member of BMMA, Black Women for Wellness joins this national movement in honoring a decade of transformative movement-building dedicated to nurturing thriving families and shaping a liberated future grounded in justice, healing, and joy.
#BMHW26 uplifts the leadership, expertise, and lived experience of Black community-based organizations as the foundation for advancing equity and achieving transformative, sustainable improvements in Black maternal and infant health.
It calls for strengthened collective action, underscoring the essential role of collaboration among Black-led organizations, advocates, birthworkers, policymakers, and communities to drive advocacy, shape policy, and amplify community-rooted solutions.
Save the date and email [email protected] to register now and be the first to know about Black Women for Wellness’ upcoming programming during Black Maternal Health Week — including our annual Black Mamas Birthing Tour and more. You won’t want to miss it!