Our work to engage Black men in the Black maternal health movement is grounded in two truths. First, it is necessary for Black men to be intentionally centered in these conversations because our healing, accountability, and participation are essential to achieving birth and reproductive justice. Second, this centering is not about placing Black men above or before Black mothers, birth workers, midwives, or reproductive health leaders. We recognize that this work stands on the generations of unseen, unpaid, and often uncredited labor of Black women, mamas, and birth workers who have carried this movement long before us, often while enduring medical neglect and experimentation in the name of reproductive science. We also name the historical and ongoing violence of white supremacy and patriarchy, which have treated Black women’s bodies as exploitable and disposable and continue to shape inequities in maternal and reproductive care today. As Black men, we carry a responsibility to confront that legacy by showing up differently with care, humility, and deep commitment to collective healing and justice. We are not here to overshadow, co-opt, control, or take credit for this work, but to honor, uplift, and support it. Our goal is to show up in solidarity, playing our part with accountability and deep respect for the brilliance, leadership, and truth-telling of Black women and the organizations who have made this work possible. Please follow, amplify, and donate to the amazing work of Black Mamas Matter Alliance and join us in celebrating Black Maternal Health Week 2026 with them, happening April 11–17! Learn more at https://blackmamasmatter.org/ (https://blackmamasmatter.org/) This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the campaign, with the theme “Rooted in Justice & Joy.” Let’s keep showing up for the brilliance and leadership of Black mamas, birth workers, and reproductive justice organizers who make this movement what it is. Learn more and get involved at https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/(https://blkmaternalhealthweek.com/)

Black Men for Black Maternal Health is a Black Mental Health Village initiative that brings Black men together to support Black moms’ maternal and mental health in Tennessee and across the country. We offer circles, education, and advocacy so Black fathers, partners, and brothers can show up in powerful, informed ways.

No. This space is for Black men who care about Black moms and babies, fathers, partners, brothers, uncles, sons, and community leaders. If you want to learn, heal, and take action around Black maternal and mental health, you belong here.

Start by filling out our campaign interest form so we know who you are and how you want to plug in. From there, we’ll share details about actions like our Day on the Hill on March 24 at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, as well as circles, trainings, and volunteer opportunities.

We welcome healthcare providers, doulas, therapists, and birth workers who want to better engage Black men and improve Black maternal mental health. You can partner with us for trainings, co-hosted events, or referrals into our Black Men for Black Maternal Health spaces.

We are rooted in Tennessee and do in-person work here, but we also connect with Black men, families, and partners across the country. You can join the campaign from anywhere, and we are building virtual touchpoints and national collaborations over time.