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Dec 7

We're thrilled to reveal the theme for #BMHW23 "Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy & Joy"! #BMHW is a week-long campaign founded & led by #BMMA to build awareness. Visit BlackMamasMatter.org/bmhw to learn more & subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

Tewa Women United

@tewawomenunited

Dec 18

Our Indigenous Women’s Health and #ReproductiveJustice Program welcomes families to engage in their health and wellbeing by revitalizing and reclaiming traditional practices and ways of knowing. Here are some highlights from 2022:

Dec 16

The #BMHC22 Impact Report is out now! Find highlights from our third Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute™. This year’s conference was a smashing success! Learn more about it and more in our latest e-blast ow.ly/640Z50M5XhB

Letter: Black Mamas Matter Alliance & A Better Balance Urge Senate to Prioritize Black Maternal...

and A Better Balance wrote to

@SenSchumer

sharing the firsthand experiences of Black workers & maternal health providers to highlight how the PWFA will advance racial justice and support Black maternal health:

abetterbalance.org

Letter: 100+ Organizations Urge Sen. Schumer to Prioritize Pregnant Workers Fairness Act During...

100+ orgs including

& more are calling for the PWFA:

abetterbalance.org

Black Maternal Health Caucus

@BMHCaucus

Dec 13

The United States is facing a maternal health crisis - and the #Momnibus is the solution to the crisis. It's time to pass this evidence-based, life-saving legislation!

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Commonwealth Fund

@commonwealthfnd

Dec 5

Data show that the maternal mortality rate in the United States — more than three times the rate in most other high-income countries — is getting worse, and the rate for Black women is nearly three times higher than for white women. buff.ly/3OXuOQ6

BlackWomensBlueprint

@BlackWomensBP

Dec 13

Prolific, Trailblazing, Black Feminist and Icon Dorothy Pitman Hughes Leaves Formidable Legacy Behind for Black Women #RestInPower On December 1, 2022, Black Feminist Icon Dorothy Pitman Hughes, transitioned in her home to blaze the ancestral trail. We honor her.

Marc Lamont Hill

@marclamonthill

Dec 11

I understand frustration. My issue is the underlying race and gender politics of their complaints. Every day, Black women are ignored, disrespected, arrested, and denied proper treatment in ways that lead to avoidable illness and premature death.

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HumanityFirst

@0pencode

Dec 11

Replying to @taylornb and @marclamonthill

I agree. They were just blowing off steam and should not have posted! It's a really tough and stressful job so I can appreciate their frustration.

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Marc Lamont Hill

@marclamonthill

Dec 11

This TikTok video of the nurses demonstrates why hospitals, and particularly labor and delivery sections, are incredibly dangerous spaces for Black people. For Black child bearing people, these spaces frequently blame, shame, criminalize, and kill. They do not see our humanity.

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Black Feminist Future

@blkfemfuture

Dec 8

Finally, BG is FREE! 🥳 We are overjoyed to finally #BringBrittneyHome. Let's keep building to get us all free. Learn more about the work BFF does by visiting bit.ly/blackfemfuture!

Rep. Lauren Underwood

@RepUnderwood

Dec 2

The people have spoken: Americans rank passing the Momnibus in the end-of-year package as their top issue!

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Navigator Research

@NavigatorSurvey

Nov 30

In the lame duck Congress, Americans overwhelmingly support action on a range of issues including:

Passing "Momnibus" bill (72%)

Federal abortion protections (64%)

Banning assault weapons (62%)

Federal same-sex marriage protections (60%)

Bar chart of polling data from Navigator Research Title: Intensity of Support Highest for Protecting Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage, and Banning Assault Weapons in Lame Duck Congress Description: In terms of total support, the “Momnibus�? bill (72 percent support) and re-authorizing the NDAA (71 percent) are the most broadly popular.

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Thank you

for your leadership in calling for prioritizing the needs of women and families by passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act now! #PassPWFA

Dec 1

Read & share this powerful letter sent to

@SenSchumer

from 125 moms who were discriminated against at work due to pregnancy, lactation, or childbirth. We need the Senate to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act now. #PassPWFA abetterbalance.org/resources/125-

Dec 1

URGENT: We are in solidarity with those rallying on Capitol Hill today to demand the immediate passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Now is our final chance, and time is running out. #PassPWFA

Nov 29

Giving Tuesday only comes around once a year. Help us cross the finish line strong. Text BMMA to 844-844-6844 to donate to our campaign! Visit blackmamasmatter.org for more information regarding our work, mission, and initiatives #GivingTuesday #BlackMamasMatter

Nov 29

It's never been easier to support Black Maternal Health leadership and organizations. Text BMMA to 844-844-6844 to donate to our campaign! Visit blackmamasmatter.org for more information regarding our work, mission, and initiatives #GivingTuesday #BlackMamasMatter

Nov 29

Giving Tuesday is HERE! 🤩🙌�?� Help us start the day of strong by making a donation by texting BMMA to 844-844-6844 to donate to the campaign or clicking the 🔗 in bio #GivingTuesday #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackWomenLead

SisterSong

Nov 24

We acknowledge the troubled origin of this holiday while welcoming the opportunity to come together with our given and chosen family to build community, rest and heal.

National Black Midwives Alliance

@black_midwives

Nov 23

Photos from the recent Midwifery Wisdom Conference! NBMA Director Jamarah Amani with Black midwives and students.🙌�?�💜🌟

Karen A Scott MD MPH FACOG

@RJEpiOBWarrior

Nov 22

Let’s unlearn harmful ways of “handling�? Black mothers & birthing ppl. Let’s practice humility & courage together. Adopt our new N6R Mitigation Against Obstetric Racism Praxis™�?. Stop issuing statements without action and accountability. Register TODAY!! #EliminateObstetricRacism

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How Missouri’s abortion ban affects Black women’s health

Nov 18

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Missouri became the first state to outlaw abortion. Let's talk about how Missouri’s abortion ban affects Black women’s health.

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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Missouri became the first state to outlaw abortion

Spark Point

@Spark_Point

Nov 16

Today's #BlackWomenSparkChange feature is Angela Doyinsola Aina, Co-Founder and Executive Director of

Angela Doyinsola Aina Advances Black Maternal Health Care - Spark Point

. Read her story:

spark-point.com

Angela Doyinsola Aina is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), a national nonprofit organization advocating for Black maternal health, rights and justice....

Abortion is still legal in Georgia

@FWHC

Nov 15

📣 📣Georgia's 6-week abortion ban has been BLOCKED! 📣 📣 Earlier this year we filed a lawsuit alongside

@ACLU

@ReproRights

and other stakeholders challenging the ban on state grounds. WE DEFEATED THE BAN! #gapol #AbortionIsEssential #BeyondRoe

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Improving Our Maternity Care Now Through Doula Support

March For Moms

@MarchForMoms

Nov 14

#Doulas offer birthing people services like childbirth education, emotional & hands-on support & advocacy with providers during childbirth. Read the new report on doula support by

with

nationalpartnership.org

REPORT | This report outlines the evidence that supports the unique value of doula support across different communities, the safety and effectiveness of doula support in improving maternal and infant...

Nov 11

Happy Veterans Day to those who’ve served our nation, past and present. Today we honor and uplift Black mamas who have made the ultimate sacrifice to care for their families and this country. Your contributions are appreciated! #BlackMamasMatter #BlackVeterans

Mothering Justice

@momjustice

Nov 9

Black and brown mamas and caregivers in Michigan have always known that we deserved better than the injustices we faced in this country. We used our power to vote to DEMAND better and now we HAVE better policies that protect our freedom and rights! 🎉🙌�?�

Nov 3

Election Day (Nov. 8) is rapidly approaching! If you are seeking ways to get informed and involved in the Midterm Elections, we've curated a list of organizations you can follow and connect with today!

@SisterLoveInc

@WomenEngaged

#BuildBlackVotingPower

Black Mamas Matter Alliance - Advancing Black Maternal Health, Rights & Justice

Nov 2

💜 #BMHC22 Attendees Please Note: All livestreamed programming from BMHC22 is NOW available on the virtual platform. Catch up from what you may have missed and/ or relive some of the truly spectacular moments form #BMHC22 Visit blackmamasmatter.org for more information

blackmamasmatter.org

We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. We are a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance. We center Black mamas to...

Nov 2

We are so incredibly thankful to our Presenting Sponsors @babydovecare for #BMHC22!Thank you for your support and contributions to our vital and integral work.

Oct 26

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, a recognition of families who've encountered the loss of a child during pregnancy, childbirth, or infancy and/or are struggling with infertility. Through the work of

@sistersinloss

@shadesofblueprj

, you can access resources.

Oct 26

If you or someone you know is currently experiencing intimate partner violence, we urge you to share the following numbers/ resources to access services that can provide support in real-time. #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMamasMatter #BirthEquity #ReproRights #EndIPV

Oct 26

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical observance that necessitate urgent advocacy and dialogue about the maternal health and maternal mental health and well-being of Black women and birthing people. Swipe ➡�? for key organizations and resources!

Oct 19

#BMHC22 was filled with a wealth of knowledge and an abundance of good energy. This was made possible with the support of our Wellness Sponsor,

@MerckforMothers

, who partnered with us to provide a Wellness Lounge to attendees of #BMHC.

Abortion is still legal in Georgia

@FWHC

Oct 18

Join us in demanding that Congress pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, & #ProtectPregnantWorkers so mamas-to-be & new parents can stay healthy and working! bit.ly/PWFAnow22

@ABetterBalance

BEAM

@_beamorg

Oct 17

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're re-sharing a tool that can teach us how to manage our behaviors so that we show up in dignity w/ those we care for. B4 acting take a #PAUSE. You can buy this tool as a poster in our online store shop.beam.community

P.A.U.S.E Tips for Self-De-Escalation
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P - Pay attention to my body, thoughts, and feelings. What happens to my body when I get angry? Eg. clenched fist, elevated heart-rate? These are messages that I need to pause. Am I breathing? What story am I telling myself?

A - Assess what is activating me. What feelings are being activated? Do I not feel heard? Do I feel misunderstood? Am I upset about what is said or something else that happened to me recently?

U - Understand the roots of my feelings. What values of mine are being challenged? Am I seeking to resolve a disagreement or maintain power and control over something or someone else?

S - Set boundaries, separate, ensure safety. If you are not able to show up in dignity and respect, step away. Set boundaries. Work with the problem when you are less frustrated. It is important everyone feels safe.

E - Empathize with those involved. Everyone deserves respect. How could the other person be experiencing me? How will my actions impact others? What are others trying to express?

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RF3RD

Oct 14

Congratulations to our #BMHC22 keynote speaker, Professor Loretta Ross, for being named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow. Also known as the "genius grant," this fellowship honors those with extraordinary creativity, activism, and originality. Please join us in celebrating Professor Ross!

Loretta J. Ross

@LorettaJRoss

Oct 12

I'm so honored to be one of the MacArthur Fellows of 2022. When you serve your people with integrity, all your dreams come true and you get your flowers while you're alive. This goes beyond my dreams! #MacFellow

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MacArthur Foundation

@macfound

Oct 12

Meet the 2022 MacArthur Fellows: 25 exceptionally creative people who push the boundaries of their fields and challenge us to imagine new possibilities. #MacFellow. Who inspires you? macfound.org/fellows

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SisterSong

Oct 10

We resist a telling of history that erases the violence of colonialism. We challenge celebrations of genocidal conquerors like Columbus. We speak out with Indigenous people and commit to addressing systemic oppression and threats to tribal sovereignty. #indigenouspeoplesday

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