Missouri Community Doula Council Collaborates with Missouri Foundation for Health for Black Maternal Health Week 2026
Held annually on April 11-17th, BMHW is a week-long campaign led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to build awareness, activism, and community-building to amplify the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people.
The week is intentionally held during National Minority Health Month and begins on April 11th annually to join dozens of global organizations in marking this day as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights – an opportunity to advocate for the elimination of maternal mortality globally. The activities and conversations hosted throughout the week intentionally center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements.
2026 NATIONAL THEME
"Rooted in Justice and Joy!"
This years national BMHW theme is "Rooted in Justice and Joy!"
The 2026 Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW26) theme, “Rooted in Justice & Joy.” Join BMMA in celebration as we mark 2026 as our 10-year anniversary. We honor the power of our collective movement, nurturing thriving families and shaping a liberated future rooted in justice, healing, and joy. This milestone theme reflects the strength and resilience of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations that have cultivated change and healing across communities. It acknowledges the enduring legacies of systemic oppression, reproductive injustices, and health inequities that continue to impact Black Mamas and birthing people, while calling for a liberated future rooted in restoration, justice, and joy.
#BMHW26 celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations as the foundation for advancing equity and ensuring transformative, sustainable improvements in Black Maternal Health. Advancing collective action highlights the essential role of collaboration between Black-led organizations, advocates, and communities to lead advocacy efforts, shape policies, and amplify solutions.
BMMA's Mission and Goals can be found here.
