Black Maternal Health Week Events

The UAlbany Black Maternal Health Collective invites you to celebrate #BlackMaternalHealthWeek2022! From April 11-17, We will lift the stories of Black mothers and birthing people, bring awareness to disproportionate rates of maternal death and other pregnancy-related illnesses faced by women of color, and celebrate the beauty of #BlackGirlMom-Gic!

Black Maternal Health Week Event Schedule:

Black Maternal Health Collective Information Session

Thursday April 7, 2022

6-7 p.m.

Join the Black Maternal Health Collective info session via Zoom to learn about the group and upcoming volunteer opportunities in the Capital Region. Get information on how you can make a difference in the community!

Womxn, Wellness, & Work

Monday, April 11, 2022

6-7 p.m.

Panel discussion to unpack the experiences of women of color in professional and academic spaces. Meet our guest speakers and connect with your peers. Register for Womxn, Wellness, & Work

#Self-Care: Pleasure for WOC

Thursday April 14, 2022

6-7:30 p.m.

Come chat with Lauren Prosper, sex doula in training, about a shame-free and comprehensive conversation about Black Women's pleasure, self-care, and wellness! Register for #Self-Care: Pleasure for WOC

Grab a Seat: A Dinner Date with BMHC

Friday April 15, 2022

6-7 p.m.

The Black Maternal Health Collective invites you to a social hour to meet your peers! Come out with us in downtown Albany to chat and learn more about each other as peers, individuals, and most importantly friends. We've selected a diverse location to fit a variety of dietary needs. Please register by April 14. Note that food and beverages will not be provided by BMHC, and are not required for participation. Register for Grab a Seat: A Dinner Date with BMHC.

For more information on the Black Maternal Health Collective's events for Black Maternal Health Week, please contact [email protected].