April 11 is the beginning of Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). BMHW is a weeklong campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives, and lived experiences of Black mothers and birthing people.
There are several Colorado-based opportunities to engage with BMHW this year.
Soul 2 Soul Sisters, COBALT, and the NAACP of the Rocky Mountains will host a kick-off webinar “Black Maternal Health: Crisis and Hope” on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. Local leading advocates for Black maternal health will offer national context of Black maternal health and lived experience in Colorado’s landscape. Register today.
On Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m., join Soul 2 Soul Sisters for a mobilizing conversation about post-Roe reproductive justice efforts for Black women, femmes, and transgender people. Register today.Find more upcoming events from Soul 2 Soul Sisters here.
Find national BMHW 2023 resources and events on BMMA’s website.
