In admiration and appreciation of moms everywhere, we have collected reflections from other mothers and advocates celebrating the many ways that mothers show up with strength and love for themselves, their children, their families, and their communities.
The National Partnership for Women & Families highlights the voices of Black moms on staff in honor of the 10th anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week and its theme, Rooted in Justice and Joy. Joy in Black motherhood centers rest, healing, cultural affirmation, and the right to thrive.
The current attacks on DEI are a setback to improving Black maternal health; however, Black maternal health must remain central in all efforts to improve U.S. maternal health and be a named priority within our legislative agendas.
The Biden Administration reached a historic settlement agreement between HHS OCR and Cedars-Sinai in the Kira Johnson case. Despite pushback from the current Administration, Cedars-Sinai has a vital opportunity to improve maternity care for Black birthing people.