Florida Black Maternal Health Initiative

Florida Black Maternal Health Initiative is a catalyst to unite our community, educate & mobilize resources for Black Mommas.

Happy Black Breastfeeding Week!Follow us and our partners learn more about events happening in the Tampa Bay Area all ...
08/24/2026

Happy Black Breastfeeding Week!

Follow us and our partners learn more about events happening in the Tampa Bay Area all week long:

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Tampa Doulas | Postpartum Support | Childbirth Education
Latch & Paint | Mobile Event for Moms
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It’s with full hearts ‘rooted in justice & joy’ that we express our sincere gratitude to our community, volunteers, part...
04/22/2026

It’s with full hearts ‘rooted in justice & joy’ that we express our sincere gratitude to our community, volunteers, partners, speakers and funders for making Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay 2026 possible. This year was a little different, but remained grounded in justice, joy and healing for Black mommas, babies and their families in the Tampa Bay area 🤎

3rd Annual MOMMA Fest
04/18/2026

3rd Annual MOMMA Fest

✨ State of Black Maternal Health - April 16, 2026 ✨What: Community Conversation & Roundtable TalkWhen: Thursday, April 1...
04/15/2026

✨ State of Black Maternal Health - April 16, 2026 ✨

What: Community Conversation & Roundtable Talk
When: Thursday, April 16 at 6:30pm (Registration & food @ 6:00pm)
Where: University of Tampa (Virtual option also available)

Mommas, birthing people, fathers, Birth-workers, health professionals, advocates and community members, join us Thursday evening at the University of Tampa for an important community discussion identifying strategies to protect bodily autonomy! The goal is to determine actionable steps advancing the Black maternal health movement to promote justice, joy and collective healing 🤎

Registration is free but required. Registration for all events is now open. Click the link in the our bio to signup today!

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✨MOMMA Fest - April 17, 2026✨When: Friday, April 17, at 5:30pmWhere: Living Faith Bible FellowshipWho: Community members...
04/14/2026

✨MOMMA Fest - April 17, 2026✨

When: Friday, April 17, at 5:30pm
Where: Living Faith Bible Fellowship
Who: Community members of all ages welcome!

Join us to conclude our celebration of Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay on Friday with evening of family fun at MOMMA Fest: Community Block Party & Birth Expo. Food drive / grocery distribution begins at 5:30pm until supplies last. Baby and postpartum care raffle will take place throughout the evening!

Registration is free but required. Registration for all events is now open. Click the link in the our bio to signup today!

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Happy Black Maternal Health Week! was founded and is led by the Alliance (BMMA). This year BMMA announced the officia...
04/11/2026

Happy Black Maternal Health Week!

was founded and is led by the Alliance (BMMA). This year BMMA announced the official theme is “Rooted in Justice and Joy”!

FBMHI will join BMMA in celebrating , April 11-17, 2026, during the 3rd Annual Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay, which includes special events throughout the entire week! This morning we kicked off with Movement For Black Mommas & Maternal Health: Community Awareness Walk!

Join in us this movement for a brighter future for Black Mommas, babies and their families! Support our work and learn more about our other events this week by clicking the link in our bio.


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Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay 2026 will officially kick off tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 at the Movement for B...
04/10/2026

Black Maternal Health Week of Tampa Bay 2026 will officially kick off tomorrow, Saturday, April 11 at the Movement for Black Mommas & Maternal Health: Community Awareness Walk & Run!

The Florida Black Maternal Health Initiative would like to thank City of St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T Welch & City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor for declaring and acknowledging April 11-17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week in the Tampa Bay Area!

Join us as we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week with events all week long including fun for the entire family! All events are free to attend but registration is required.

Want to learn more, get involved or register? Find more information by clicking the link in our bio!

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✨Integrating Justice & Joy in Black Maternal Health Advocacy & Practice - April 15, 2026✨When: Wednesday, April 15 at 6:...
04/10/2026

✨Integrating Justice & Joy in Black Maternal Health Advocacy & Practice - April 15, 2026✨

When: Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30pm (Registration & food @ 6:00pm)
Where: Hillsborough County Sunshine Health Welcome Room (Virtual option also available)
Who: Birthworkers, health professionals, community members, students, faculty and staff.

Join us Wednesday evening at the Hillsborough County Sunshine Health Welcome Room for an interactive workshop presented by in celebration of Black Maternal Health Week!

Registration is free but required. Registration for all events is now open. Click the link in the our bio to signup today!

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✨Men in the Movement - April 14, 2026✨When: Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm (Registration & food @ 6:00pm)Where: Hillsboroug...
04/09/2026

✨Men in the Movement - April 14, 2026✨

When: Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30pm (Registration & food @ 6:00pm)
Where: Hillsborough County Sunshine Health (Virtual option also available)

Calling all men, fathers, partners and father figures, join us Tuesday evening at the Hillsborough County Sunshine Health Welcome Room for an engaging discussion affirming the role of men and fathers in the Black Maternal Health Movement!

Registration is free but required. Registration for all events is now open. Click the link in the our bio to signup today!

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✨Register today - Rooted in Resilience ✨When: Monday, April 13 at 6:30pmWhere: Hillsborough County Sunshine Health (Virt...
04/08/2026

✨Register today - Rooted in Resilience ✨

When: Monday, April 13 at 6:30pm
Where: Hillsborough County Sunshine Health (Virtual option also available)
Who: All community members welcome as well as students, faculty & staff. Children welcome.

Join us Monday evening at the Hillsborough County Sunshine Health lWelcome Room for an engaging discussion about mental well-being and the Black family in celebration of Black Maternal Health Week!

Registration is free but required. Registration for all events is now open. Click the link in the our bio to signup today!

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Tampa, FL
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