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Black Maternal Health Week Raises Awareness of Urgent Challenges

4/14/2025

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Black Maternal Health Week, running from April 11-17, shines a spotlight on the urgent challenges faced by Black mothers. Launched by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in 2018, this impactful week aligns with National Minority Health Month, offering events that foster advocacy and community support to combat alarming maternal mortality rates and the trauma endured during childbirth.

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Story summary

Black Maternal Health Week, running from April 11-17, shines a spotlight on the urgent challenges faced by Black mothers. Launched by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in 2018, this impactful week aligns with National Minority Health Month, offering events that foster advocacy and community support to combat alarming maternal mortality rates and the trauma endured during childbirth.