Black Maternal Health
Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led alliance that advocates for better legislation, more research, and social and cultural shifts to reduce Black maternal mortality and improve Black maternal health.
Dem Black Mamas podcast
Hosted by Crystal Tennille Irby, NeKisha Killings, and Thea Monyee, Dem Black Mamas podcast offers inspiration and #BlackMamaMagic to help you pursue your dreams while raising free Black children in an unfree world.
Mocha Moms
Through local chapters, online resources, and virtual communities, Mocha Moms provides support for women of color as they journey through all phases of motherhood and also advocates for mothers nationally.
Sista Midwife Productions
In addition to offering a directory of Black Midwives, Sista Midwife Productions aims to improve pregnancy and birth experiences for Black mothers and eliminate perinatal disparities by increasing the number of Black birth workers, teaching families about their patient rights, and more.
SisterSong
This Southern-based reproductive justice collective moves beyond advocating for abortion rights and
centers on women of color having the right to give birth and parent children in safe, sustainable communities.
Ebony and Jonathan Skinner talk Pregnancy during the Pandemic
When Jonathan Skinner, a morning news reporter, and his wife Ebony became pregnant during the pandemic, they were thrilled—but there were also a lot of unknowns.
Gabrielle’s Surrogacy Story
Gabrielle Davis shares her story of how Lupus made her and her husband turn to surrogacy to grow their family and bring their son AJ into the world.
Raising Sweet: One mother shares what it means to raise a Black daughter today
Staci Brown Brooks creates experiences for her daughter with one goal in mind — making sure Charlotte (Sweet) feels safe, special and loved.
Kendra Burrell talks about the joys of being a mother
Kendra Burrell talks about the joys of being a Black mother and finding a balance when it comes to raising children.
Mother of 7 Claudia Pettway-Lewis wants moms to find their “inner amazing”
Mother of 7 Claudia Pettway-Lewis wants moms to find their “inner amazing” with her website and YouTube channel The Amazing Mom TV.
Jemia always wanted children and now she will have four under the age of four!
After having an ovarian torsion and losing her right fallopian tube/ovary after her first child, Jemia Storey shares how she became a mom of multiples.
Black Breastfeeding Week – Why it Matters
Black Breastfeeding Week was created to encourage black moms to breastfeed, connect with fellow breastfeeding moms, and share their stories and photos.
Dr. Chaniece Wallace’s death in childbirth highlights the current Black maternal health crisis
Dr. Wallace’s death highlights a tragic trend that Black women must face: Black women die from pregnancy complications two to three times more than their White counterparts
Hear Her campaign to make sure expectant moms are heard
The CDC has launched a new campaign to fight against maternal mortality and help new and expectant mothers be heard!
Dads Can Do Hair, Too
We talked to three everyday dads who style their daughters’ hair to find out how they learned, why they wanted to, and how doing so has made them better parents.
What you need to know about the Black Maternal Health Momnibus
Take a closer look at the Black Maternal Health Momnibus legislation that addresses the high maternal mortality rates among Black women.
When the Mom Village Shows Up
Diana Elliot left her son with Down Syndrome at the hospital. When she went to court, she was shocked to see moms she’d never met there to support her.