In 2023, Black Women are Still Dying from Childbirth
Despite the increasing, albeit minimal, advances in maternal health support and services, Black maternal mortality continues to rise; with the COVID-19 pandemic being a major factor in the increase.
The CDC’S recently released report highlights the need for action toward what we have been championing for decades: equitable access to healthcare and safe birthing outcomes for Black women and birthing people.
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Women's History Month Digital Campaign
In honor of Women's History Month 2023, we spotlighted some of the incredible Black women who are making significant contributions to and advances in health, science and social justice.
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CABWHP CEO honored during the NAACP Image Awards | |
During the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards, Sonya Young Aadam, CEO of California Black Women's Health Project, was honored with this year’s “Unsung Heroes” award. The NAACP and Metamucil presented the “Unsung Heroes” honors to individuals who, like Sonya, make exceptional contributions to society and the success of missions or projects, but who do not receive widespread recognition for their efforts. The sunset on ‘Women’s History Month’ and the sunrise on ‘National Minority Health Month’, presents an opportunity to celebrate Sonya’s nearly 9 years of leadership and dedication to Black women’s health advocacy, health disparities reduction, and better health and wellness for Black communities. |
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Our Joy - Black Maternal Health Week Celebration
Sunday, April 16, 2023 | Fontana, CA
Join us for a Black Maternal Health Week Celebration, in partnership with the Sankofa Birthworkers Collective. It's a community affair, with FREE food, child-friendly activities, giveaways, music and more! Get ready to meet local birthworkers, enjoy live music, eat and make memories.
Reserve your spot!
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For Our Rights, Wellness, Advocacy, Resources & Descendants
Through our newly launched movement, The Giving F.O.R.W.A.R.D. Collective, we are honoring our past, present, and future of advocating for policies and practices that promote and improve the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being of the 1.2 million Black women and girls in California.
With your help we can support the health and wellness of Black women, girls, families and communities.
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Don't miss our upcoming digital awareness campaigns by connecting with us on social media! | This month, we'll be spotlighting Counseling Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, Public Health Awareness Week,(April 3rd-9th) and Black Maternal Health Week (April 11th-17th). |
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