unitedblackmothersofamerica

08/23/2026

Good morning ☀️ and happy selfcare Sunday‼️

My husband and I woke up before the hot Dallas sun arose & rode our bikes around a lake trail. We accomplished 3 miles of beautiful views, kind walkers, focused runners & fellow cyclists. What a glorious way to kick off our day and workweek.

I can't take credit for this wellness idea. When we moved to Dallas a few months ago (*more on that in September newsletter), my husband was determined to explore outdoor bike riding. Michigan weather can be a bit unpredictable so we had a gym membership and he'd ride bikes indoors. But he loves this form of exercise. Hence we purchased new bikes & have begun riding trails while exploring our new city, and it feels AMAZING and is quite the workout!!

Long story short, I've moved states but my commitment to health & wellness remain the same. And I will always continue to encourage you to move your body daily because we deserve to live long & healthy lives!

Shout out to Nikki Parker and her Gymwrap that keep my hair looking fresh post-workout while sweating in this heat!!

07/12/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, grandmother, bonus mom, grieving mother, expectant mother, and woman nurturing others through love, care, and sacrifice. 💜

Today, we celebrate the strength of Black mothers, women who so often carry families, communities, and generations on their backs while still finding ways to show up with grace and resilience.

At UBMA, we believe mothers deserve more than flowers one day a year. We believe mothers deserve wellness. Rest. Community. Support. Access to care. And healthy futures.

That is why our Annual Heart Health Walkathon continues through the end of May. ♥️

Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns impacting Black women, and this walk is our reminder to prioritize ourselves too. To move our bodies. To care for our hearts. To heal in community.

✨ Our goal is to raise $10,000 to continue supporting Black mothers through wellness programming, health education, community outreach, and direct support initiatives.

Because of our incredible village, we’ve already raised $2,580 — and we are so grateful. But we still have work to do.

If UBMA has impacted you, inspired you, or if you believe in supporting the health and wellness of Black mothers, we invite you to walk with us and/or donate.

Every step matters. Every dollar matters. Every mother matters.

💜 Donate or join the walk (*link in comments)

Happy Mother’s Day village 💐🫶🏾

01/19/2026

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day 💜

A day ON, not a day off. Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. King by recommitting ourselves, through our words and actions, to advocacy, equity, and justice for all. Sending love to all today and everyday.

12/02/2025

Today is , and we honor the power of community. We ask for your continued support as we stand with mothers in need.

This year, UBMA celebrated 5 years of being deeply devoted to the health and wellness of mothers across metro Detroit:

✨We volunteered helping to distribute food to families in Detroit at Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
✨$1000 donated to Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry
✨$250 grocery gift cards placed directly into the hands of mothers at the Rhonda Walker Foundation
✨$250 grocery gift cards gifted to teen moms at Pathways Academy

This is who we are. We close gaps. We support families. We care for Black mothers when systems fail them.

If you believe in collective wellness, in showing up, in community care - please donate today. Your gift becomes nourishment, stability, and hope.
Donation 🔗 in bio. 💜

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, UBMA showed up for our community in a powerful way.

Thanks to the generosity of our village, we partnered with Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry in Detroit to support families facing food insecurity. UBMA presented a $1000 check to Executive Director Reverend Roslyn Bouier to help replenish food supplies just as they were running low, ensuring hundreds of families had what they needed and deserved through the holiday weekend.

We also partnered with the Rhonda Walker Foundation, providing $250 Meijer grocery gift cards to mothers who needed help feeding their families this holiday season. One of those moms, Kyra Gibbs (pictured), a mother of five, was not only gifted a UBMA grocery card, but she was also surprised with a brand new car from Detroit's own Big Sean. What a holiday blessing for her family! Her joy reminded us why this work matters so deeply. 🙏🏾

Thanksgiving is about giving, caring and community. And because of you, mothers across Detroit felt seen, supported and nourished.

Thank you UBMA village for showing up and helping us pour love where it's needed most.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. 💜

11/09/2025

Donation link 🔗 in bio and on our website.

11/05/2025

UBMA started with one simple goal: to create safe spaces for Black mothers to breathe, heal, and thrive.

5 years later, our mission hasn't changed and our community needs us more than ever right now 💜

The now 36-day government shutdown has left families hungry. We're partnering with Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry to feed families in need, and we're asking our village to show up once again.

Here's how:

💜 Sponsor a mom with a $250 donation so we can provide grocery gift cards to families throughout SE Michigan who need it most.

💜 Volunteer your time to serve meals and distribute resources at Brightmoor. (*details in today's newsletter, DM if you did not receive)

If you can't give $250, every contribution counts. Together, we can make sure families have food on the table this Thanksgiving. Donate at link in bio -or- directly on our website. 💜

09/12/2025

A glimpse into our 5 year wellness anniversary celebration. It was a glorious self-care Sunday afternoon of learning, community, and care.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors:

Henry Ford Health
Nothing Bundt Cakes, West Bloomfield
LeoSage Images
Thrifty Florist, Birmingham
Nino Salvaggio, Bloomfield Twp
Sister Scents

Thank you to our esteemed panel of physicians and thought leaders.

Thank you to Dr. Rose Moten for leading us into a sound meditation prior to our community conversation.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers.

Thank you to our UBMA Board of Directors.

And most importantly, THANK YOU for being here. We will be sharing more info from the day plus resources from our experts in Wednesday's newsletter. If you are not subscribed, please visit our website today to subscribe https://unitedblackmothersofamerica.org



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