Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project

Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project On January 28, 2017, Dr Shalon Irving passed away from complications after giving birth to her daughter, Soleil. Her death was preventable.

Her passion for justice and trailblazing work in community health is what inspires us to continue her legacy.

Black philanthropy has never been just about giving money.It's how we've cared for one another.How we've supported famil...
08/26/2026

Black philanthropy has never been just about giving money.

It's how we've cared for one another.

How we've supported families, built institutions, funded movements, created opportunities, and made sure the next generation could continue building.

That's why Black Philanthropy Month matters to us.

When you invest in Black maternal health, the impact doesn't stop with one mother.

It’s families.

It’s children.

It’s healthier communities.

It’s generations.

At Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, we believe protecting mothers protects generations.

This Black Philanthropy Month, we invite you to be part of that work.

Learn more about DSMAP and support our mission at drshalonsmap.org.

GRAMMS, we have some things to talk about. 💜Join us for a virtual GRAMMS Meet & Greet with Ana Rodney, our new Executive...
08/24/2026

GRAMMS, we have some things to talk about. 💜

Join us for a virtual GRAMMS Meet & Greet with Ana Rodney, our new Executive Director.

This is your opportunity to get to know Ana, hear more about her vision for DSMAP, and—just as importantly—share your own ideas about what comes next for GRAMMS.

What do you want to see from this community?
How can GRAMMS better support you and families?
How would you like to participate? In-person? Virtual?

We want to hear from you.

Whether you’ve been part of GRAMMS for years, recently joined, or are interested in learning how you can become part of this community, there’s a seat for you in the conversation.

Come meet Ana. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas. And help us imagine what we can build together.

📅 September 13
⏰ 2PM EST
🔗 Register in the bio.

Because the next chapter of GRAMMS will be shaped by the community it serves.

Equity isn't a bonus.It isn't an aspiration.It isn't something we get to after everything else is done.It's the foundati...
08/21/2026

Equity isn't a bonus.

It isn't an aspiration.

It isn't something we get to after everything else is done.

It's the foundation.

At Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, we believe EVERY mother deserves safe, respectful, equitable care—regardless of race, income, ZIP code, or background.

Because when equity exists, mothers are heard.

Families are supported.

Communities are stronger.

We're working every day to help build that future through education, advocacy, research, community partnerships, and action.

This is why we show up.

Every day.

Learn more about our mission and how you can be part of it at drshalonsmap.org.

Imagine a future where Black maternal health isn't a crisis.Imagine every mother being heard.Imagine joyful births becom...
08/19/2026

Imagine a future where Black maternal health isn't a crisis.

Imagine every mother being heard.

Imagine joyful births becoming the norm.

That's the future we're building.

Healing doesn't happen on a timeline.For some families, healing begins with a healthy delivery and time to adjust to a n...
08/17/2026

Healing doesn't happen on a timeline.

For some families, healing begins with a healthy delivery and time to adjust to a new chapter.

For others, healing means learning to navigate postpartum recovery.

And for far too many, healing means rebuilding after unimaginable loss.

No matter what someone's journey looks like, one thing remains true:

No one should have to heal alone.

At Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, we believe healing is more than recovery—it's community, support, advocacy, and knowing someone is there to walk alongside you.

💜 Who stepped in for you when you needed support the most?

08/14/2026

Something new is here.

A new look.
A new website.
And a clearer way to connect with the work of Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project.

As DSMAP enters this next chapter, we wanted our digital home to reflect not only where we’ve been, but where we’re going.

A place to learn.
A place to find resources.
A place to understand the issues affecting Black mothers and birthing people.
A place to discover ways to advocate, get involved, and help create change.

Our look may be new, but the foundation remains the same: honoring Dr. Shalon Irving’s life and legacy by working toward a future where mothers are heard, families are supported, and equitable maternal care is the expectation.

Take a look around our new home at drshalonsmap.org.

Our communities have always invested in one another.Black Philanthropy Month is a reminder that generosity isn't new to ...
08/13/2026

Our communities have always invested in one another.

Black Philanthropy Month is a reminder that generosity isn't new to us—it's part of who we are.

Every investment in maternal health is an investment in healthier families, stronger communities, and future generations.

You can donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/rooted-and-rising-2

We're ready for Black maternal health to not be a category.We're ready for every mother to expect safe, respectful, equi...
08/12/2026

We're ready for Black maternal health to not be a category.

We're ready for every mother to expect safe, respectful, equitable care—without wondering whether she'll be believed, listened to, or protected.

We're ready for birth to be remembered for joy instead of fear.

For postpartum to be met with support instead of silence.

For families to spend more time making memories and less time navigating systems that weren't built to serve them.

At Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, we're working toward the day when conversations about Black maternal health are no longer about preventable loss—but about healthy pregnancies, thriving families, and joyful beginnings.

We're not there yet.

But that's exactly why we keep showing up.

💛 Make a gift today and help us build a future where every mother is heard, every family is supported, and every birth has the opportunity to begin with joy.

Donate today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/rooted-and-rising-2

08/07/2026

When we talk about maternal mortality, it's easy to focus on the numbers.

But every statistic represents a life.

A mother.
A daughter.
A sister.
A friend.
A leader.
Someone whose love and presence extends far beyond family.

That's why this work matters.

At Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, we believe every family deserves the opportunity to experience birth as a moment of hope, not heartbreak.

Because we don't just deserve better outcomes.

We deserve joy.

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