Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy Today is the first day of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17)- a time to recognize and address the deep disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women and birthing people. Black individuals in the U.S. are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts. This is not just a statistic—it’s a call to action. Why Black Maternal Health Matters The Black