Designates Black Maternal Health Week
Official: Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
This resolution supports the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week.
1. This resolution supports a specific week in April 2026 to raise awareness about Black maternal health issues. 2. Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. founded this observance to address the high rates of maternal mortality among Black women. 3. The resolution aims to encourage discussions and actions to improve reproductive health for Black birthing people. 4. It seeks to highlight the ongoing health crisis affecting Black mothers and their families across the United States.
This resolution affects Black women and birthing people in the United States who face maternal health challenges.