ELEVATING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH

Your journey to birth equity takes flight. Join us as we soar to new heights in Virginia's maternal health landscape.

TOUR + ITINERARY

  • Black Maternal Health Summit

    Community Event

    Friday, April 11, 2025
    U-Turn of Richmond
    Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • COLOR Carnival

    Free Community Event


    Richmond: April 12, 2025
    Hampton: April 13, 2025
    Lynchburg: April 19, 2025
    Danville: May 3rd, 2025
    DMV: June 29th, 2025

  • The Milk Bar

    Workshop Class

    Tuesday, April 15, 2025
    Birth in Color HQ • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Wellness Day

    Community Event

    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    Birth in Color HQ • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📍 BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH SUMMIT

First Class Event Friday, April 11th, 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM U-Turn of Richmond

THE CREW

  • Kenda Sutton-El

    Award-Winning Executive Director, Birth in Color Founder, Virginia Task Force Leader, and Champion for Black Maternal Health Equity

  • Dr. Rachel Bervell

    Harvard-Trained Physician, Time Magazine Changemaker, Black ObGyn Project Co-Founder, and Global Health Equity Pioneer

  • Dr. Toni M. Bond

    Reproductive Justice Founding Mother, Distinguished Scholar-Activist, Religious Ethics Pioneer, and National Policy Transformer

FLIGHT HISTORY

2024 : Virginia Black Maternal Health Month

QUICK LINKS

 FAQs

  • Black Maternal Health Week is an annual celebration that takes place from April 11 to April 17. It originated from the efforts of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance and was created to raise awareness of diminished maternal health outcomes in America, especially among Black women.

  • The Black Maternal Health Summit will be held on Friday, April 12th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT. The event will take place in person at 2101 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230, USA.

  • There are several ways to get involved:

    Attend events such as the Color Carnival, Community Baby Showers, and the Black Maternal Health Summit.

    Become a Black Maternal Health Week Sponsor to support the cause and promote your brand. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at BirthinColor.org/partners

  • Yes, in addition to the Black Maternal Health Summit, there are various events scheduled throughout the week, including community carnivals, webinars, breastfeeding joy sessions, and Black Women’s Wellness Day.

  • You can support the fundraising campaign by donating, purchasing tickets, and sharing the fundraiser with your network. We aim to reach a $70,000 goal. Donate Here

  • Absolutely! Businesses can become Black Maternal Health Week Sponsors to promote their brand, show community support, reach a diverse audience, and enhance their brand reputation. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at BirthinColor.org/Partnerships