Celebrate Black Maternal Health Week 2024 with SiX
Black legislators are spearheading the advancement of Black maternal health outcomes in their states. This year, Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) will take place April 11-17th, 2023 and the theme is Our Bodies STILL Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice NOW!
Founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, BMHW was created to raise awareness, inspire activism and build community support for the issues and policies impacting the health and rights of Black mothers. This week centers the work, values, and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements.
In honor of #BMHW24, SiX is uplifting state legislators across the country who are committed to supporting Black maternal health.
Show your support as a legislator in the SiX network leading the fight to improve Black maternal health outcomes and please share the following graphic and messages on social media.
Sample tweets:
Message 1: I’m taking part in this year’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek with @Stateinnovation & @blkmamasmatter! Come engage in unforgettable activities & conversations aimed at shifting the state of Black Maternal Health in the U.S. Learn more: blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW24
Message 2: @BlkMamasMatter advocates for the advancement and investment in practices and solutions that incorporate the true needs, wants and desires of Black women and birthing people! Throughout the week, I’ll be sharing how I am uplifting & empowering Black Mamas through policy. #BMHW24
Message 3: It’s #BlackMaternalHealthWeek and I'm joining @Stateinnovation in centering Black women’s scholarship, maternity care work, and advocacy. #BlackMamasMatter #BMHW24
Message 4: Black women are 3 times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related causes than white women. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, let's raise awareness and center Black Mamas’ experiences to find solutions! #BMHW24 @Stateinnovation
*Official toolkit from Black Mamas Matter Alliance*