The year may be ending, but the story we’re writing together is still unfolding. 💛    As we approach December 31, your support helps carry this movement into 2026 and beyond.    Explore all the ways to give at bit.ly/bmmagive. 

In case your algorithm wasn’t algorithm-ing…abstract submissions for the 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute™ (#BMHC26) are still open. If your work drives change, sparks dialogue, or strengthens justice-centered care,we want to see it! Learn more at bit.ly/BMHC26ABSTRACTS

In 2023, Tiffany McKenzie, a Black mother and attorney personally impacted by subpar maternal care, partnered with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to launch Alila’s Gift, raising $30,000 in support of BMMA. Full recap video & read the 2024 Annual Report at bit.ly/bmma2024.

Throwing it back to the incredible merchants who brought so much energy, creativity, & culture to BMHxCLTR Fest this past August 2025. We appreciate every merchant who showed up with purpose and poured into this movement. Be the first to hear about opportunities: bit.ly/bmmamerch

Cont. Swipe to revisit some of the moments that shaped this year’s work, & the people & places that continue to inspire our commitment to advancing Black Maternal Health equity. Stay connected with our ongoing efforts by subscribing to our e-Newsletter at blackmamasmatter.org/connect.

Wishing you, our Alliance Partners & all of our Supporters, a joyful Holiday Season & a blessed New Year from all of us at BMMA! As we close out 2025, we’re reflecting on the powerful moments of connection, advocacy, & community care that moved the Black Maternal Health movement forward this year.

Cont. Resourcing this work sustains the voices, leadership, and innovation of Black Mamas and the communities uplifting them. Swipe to explore opportunities to engage with BMMA’s 2026 programming. Learn more and complete our Programmatic Support Interest Form: bit.ly/bmmaspon.

Curious how your support can drive impact? From the nation’s largest Black Maternal Health campaign to a global assembly, workforce development, and community convenings, BMMA's programming creates the spaces where learning, advocacy, and collective action take root.

BMMA visited Emory University Hospital Midtown to meet with nursing and residency leaders on strengthening maternal and perinatal care for Black Mamas and families. We shared insights, toured clinical units, and discussed ways to better support clinicians. #BMHinAction #BlackMaternalHealth #BMMA

In this heartfelt message, our Executive Director, Angela D. Aina, shares why BMMA exists and why your support is essential to this work. 💜    Your gift advances Black Maternal Health equity.    Support us today at bit.ly/bmmagive. 

2026 marks 10 years of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a decade of establishing the #BlackMaternalHealth Movement! Become a 2026 sponsor and stand with BMMA as we shape the next decade of transformative work. Learn more at bit.ly/bmmaspon#BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMMA #Sponsor

Throwing it back to when Every Baby Guilford took on ATL for #BMHC24 and lit up the room with their brilliance. #BMHC26 is going to bring even more power, community, and transformation. #REPOST @everybabyguilford

Cont. We are in a difficult moment & looking ahead donor support will be critical to continuing to support the workforce, expand the reach of the movement & continuing advocating for Black Mamas.   Help us carry this solutions-oriented movement forward by giving at bit.ly/bmmagive. 

This is how your financial support sustains, strengthens and builds the BMH movement. 🌿    BMMA was able to connect communities, uplift Black-led research & advocacy, & equip the Black perinatal workforce with tools, training, & resources to advance maternal health equity this year! THANK YOU!

BMMA’s Workforce Development team, represented by Ayanna Woolfork and Milan Spencer, traveled to Sacramento, CA, for the California Black Birth Equity Summit. They both delivered an oral presentation sharing insights from BMMA’s workforce development efforts and our incubator hub model.

Our Clinical Stakeholder Meeting, held in October, affirmed what we already know to be true, but often goes unsaid: the perinatal, maternal, & reproductive health workforce is carrying far more than their clinical duties. If you believe in this work, join the movement by visiting bit.ly/bmmagive.

Are you following our @bmhconference page? Stay connected with the latest on the upcoming 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute™ (#BMHC26), including upcoming updates, announcements, and ways to be part of the 2026 experience. Hit that follow button so you don't miss a thing!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Water Angel: An Evening with BMMA. Our post-screening conversation reminded us how storytelling brings visibility to the full spectrum of Black perinatal experiences, strengthens community understanding, & fuels the movement for Black Maternal Health equity.

BMMA was on the ground in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Alliance for Early Success Connect conference, where Stephanie Artistide and Sang Hee Won, represented BMMA & connected with early childhood leaders from across the country. #BMHinAction #EarlyChildhood

Black Maternal Health Week 2024 (#BMHW24) showed what our community can build together. As you watch the 2024 Black Maternal Health WALK recap, you’ll see a glimpse of the energy that carries this movement forward. Read our 2024 Annual Report at bit.ly/bmma2024

In her 90s, Ms. Edwards chose to mark her birthday by raising funds for BMMA, honoring a lifetime of care, community, & commitment to Black Mamas.   Celebrate with her by making a gift in her honor or create your own peer-to-peer page to support BMMA’s Year-End Giving campaign. bit.ly/bmmagive

Our Alliance Convening back in September reminded us why the work that we do is so necessary. In her reflection, SeQuoia Kemp spoke to the heart of our work: coming together not only to learn, strategize, & strengthen our policy efforts, but to reaffirm why we do this.

Public health degrees are not secondary. They are not optional. Our work in Black Maternal Health, in community care, & in advancing health equity are ESSENTIAL public health work. The reclassification of public health degrees undermines an entire field we are part of & depend on. We reject this.

Don’t miss this special evening with BMMA! We have just a few slots left! Join us next week Tuesday for an intimate screening of the short film Water Angel, followed by a community discussion & a first look at what BMMA has in store for 2026. Learn more about the film & RSVP at bit.ly/waterangel.

THANK YOU for continuing to stand with us & for believing in a solutions-oriented movement for Black Maternal Health, rooted in community, advocacy, & the belief that every Mama deserves high-quality, culturally grounded care.   Join us as we carry it forward, beyond Dec 31st! 🔗: bit.ly/bmmagive

Cont. People give because they believe in this work, because they want solutions, because they care about the community.    What’s your reason?    Your gift helps ensure we can continue this vital work. Give at bit.ly/bmmagive.

Every gift tells a story — and today, we need yours. 💛    We cannot do this work without YOUR support.    By giving a gift today, you directly fuel programs, advocacy, and workforce development that strengthen the movement for Black Mamas.

This #GivingTuesday, we’re reminded that giving isn’t just about money, it’s about connection, compassion, and the collective power to create change.  There are so many ways to be part of this story!    Visit bit.ly/bmmagiving to explore how you can give today.

On World AIDS Day, we honor the strength, stories, & lived experiences of Black women, birthing people, & families impacted by HIV. We recognize how stigma, discrimination,& barriers to care show up in our communities,& we remain committed to advancing equitable care across the reproductive journey.

Our 2025 Fall Perinatal Learning Series is still accessible on demand. 💛 This series created a powerful space for learning and connection, and now you can catch every session at a 15% discount for $85 with full access through the end of January. Visit bit.ly/bmmalearn25 to access the bundle!

We are proud to share that BMMA’s Research and Evaluation team contributed to a poster presented by the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation (@feminstcenter) at the Society for Family Planning Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

#BMHC26 isn’t just an event, it’s a space where perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health professionals come together to learn, connect, & be affirmed in their purpose. It’s rejuvenating, skill-building, and community in action.   Learn more at bit.ly/bmmagive.

BMMA is proud to endorse the Endometriosis CARE Act, a federal bill that would expand research, improve provider education, increase public awareness, and help address disparities that keep people from receiving the care they need. Visit bit.ly/yourep to find your rep!

Thank you, Atlanta! 💜✨ BMMA had an incredible time as an exhibitor at the Black Maternal Health Expo inside the Babypalooza Baby Expo. We met so many expecting families, shared resources on Black Maternal Health, and uplifted the work of local partners supporting Black Mamas across Georgia.

#BMHC26 Abstracts are OPEN! BMHC26 is the official global assembly for Black maternal health, equity, scholarship, innovation, policy, & advocacy,bringing together clinicians, advocates, researchers, creatives, & community leaders addressing maternal health care inequity.

#BMHC26 Abstracts are OPEN! BMHC26 @bmhconference.bsky.social is the official global assembly for Black maternal health, equity, scholarship, innovation, policy, & advocacy,bringing together clinicians, advocates, researchers, creatives, & community leaders addressing maternal health care inequity.

Contraceptive access is essential for reproductive justice, & it supports everyone in planning pregnancies safely & on their own terms. Across the US, policies continue to shift, insurance coverage varies by state, & ongoing federal & state level debates continue to shape what care is available.

Today, we observe #TDOR by honoring trans & gender diverse people who have experienced anti trans violence, including those whose lives have been lost. We hold their humanity, their stories, & their legacies with care. #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #ReproJustice #BlackMaternalHealth #EndTransPhobia

Meet Sylvia, a PhD student who flew from FL to volunteer at #BMHC24 in ATL, GA. Her story reminds us that being part of this solutions-oriented movement means contributing in multiple avenues, through service, advocacy, & presence. We invite you to join this journey. 💜 Visit bit.ly/bmmavol!

Did you hear? BMMA, Inc. is hosting a special year end film screening, & you’re invited. ✨ On Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, we’re gathering in #ATL for an intimate evening featuring the short film “Water Angel” & a community discussion! Limited seats. Admission is FREE, RSVP required. bit.ly/waterangel

#NationalPhilanthropyDay reminder...giving fuels the movement. During #BMHW25, our ED, Angela D. Aina sat down with Abigail Epane-Osuala, President of GE HealthCare Foundation to discuss the role of corporate philanthropy in maternal health equity across global regions. Join us: bit.ly/bmmagive

“There was a lot of love in the environment, and I met some wonderful people.” Explore more highlights of our impact from BMHC24 in our 2024 Annual Report. 🔗 bit.ly/bmma2024 And stay tuned, next year’s conference (Sept. 10-12, 2026) is loading, & we’ll be sharing some exciting updates soon!

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our nation, past & present — especially Black Mamas. 💙 Today, we honor and uplift the Black Mamas and birthing people who’ve served, balancing duty to their country with care for their families & communities. #VeteransDay #MomnibusAct #BlackWomenVeterans

Love BMMA and want to support this movement? We’ve made it easy for you to join us, inspiring others to give and continue the advancement of Black Maternal Health. 💛       Will you do your part? Access the toolkit at bit.ly/GIVEKIT or through the link in our bio.  #BMMA #YearEndGiving

Join us on Dec 9, 2025, for an intimate gathering to close out the year and prepare for the new year ahead. The evening will begin with a screening of the In Bloom Stories short film "Water Angel," followed by a discussion. FREE, but limited spots. RSVP: bit.ly/waterangel #BMMA #WaterAngelFilm

📰 The National Partnership for Women & Families has released a report: “State Momnibus Scan" This comprehensive scan examines how states are addressing maternal health care inequity through policy, & where more advocacy is needed to close persistent gaps. Full report at nationalpartnership.org

Because… how do you not sign up for this lineup?! 👏🏾 It’s giving "MUST-ATTEND.” 🎓 CE credits available. 💻 Can’t make it live? Don't worry, bundle purchasers access all session recordings. 💰 Save 15% when you grab bundle. ✨Register: bit.ly/bmmalearn25 #BMMA #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth

✨ Atlanta Fam — we need you! Join BMMA for an in-person volunteer opportunity in Atlanta, GA on Thu, November 13, 2025, from 2–6 pm. Interested? 📩 Already a volunteer? Email [email protected] to sign up. 🌸 New to BMMA? Fill out the volunteer form at bit.ly/bmmavol and email us to get started!

Cont. ✨ It’s here! BMMA’s 2024 Annual Report is now LIVE. Here are 5 ways we made an impact together! Explore the full 2024 Annual Report: bit.ly/bmma2024

✨ It’s here! BMMA’s 2024 Annual Report is now LIVE. 2024 was a year of growth, awareness, and reclaiming our power, and we’re proud to share 5 ways we made an impact together. Explore the full 2024 Annual Report: bit.ly/bmma2024 #BMMA #2024