Black Maternal Health Awards 26′

WHAT IS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK?

Black Mamas Matter created Black Maternal Health Week in 2018. The week is recognized from April 11-17 annually. According to the Black Mamas Matter Website, Black Maternal Health Week was created “to amplify the voices of Black Mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks.

2026 Award Recipients

Nilajah Brown receiving award

Nilajah Brown

Visionary Award
Dr. Marcee White 2026

Dr. Marcee White

Leadership Award
Dr. Yvonne Bronner receiving award

Dr. Yvonne Bronner

Champion Award
Gloria Johnson receiving award

Gloria Johnson

Lillian Armstrong Service Award
Terranina Hughes receiving award

Terranina Hughes

Operational Excellence Award
Delegate Jennifer White Holland speaking on stage

Delegate Jennifer White Holland

Advocacy Award
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