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

10/26/2026

📣 Open call for the 2026-27 FBMHI Steering Committee!

Do you currently reside in the state of Florida? Are you passionate about improving birth outcomes for Black families? We would love to have you join us in this movement for a brighter future!

The FBMHI Steering Committee is a community-rooted, participatory governing body guiding FBMHI programming. The call for applications is open to the community.

Applications are due on Friday, October 30 at 11:59pm. There are only 10 spots currently available on the FBMHI Steering Committee for the 2026-27 cycle. This will be a competitive application process. Completing the application does not guarantee an invitation to join the FBMHI Steering Committee.

Have questions or concerns? Click the link below for more information:

https://linktr.ee/FloridaBMH

10/17/2026

📣 Open call for the 2026-27 FBMHI Steering Committee!

The FBMHI Steering Committee is a voluntary governing body of a diverse set of community members, parents, advocates and change makers guiding FBMHI programming, research and planning of events. We only have 10 open spots on our FBMHI Steering Committee for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Participation on the steering committee is voluntary and there is no cost to participate. Are you interest in joining the FBMHI Steering Committee? Click the link in below to learn more and apply!

https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezDz1V4ILgiDhvU

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:

Tampa Bay Breastfeeding TF
Tampa Doulas | Postpartum Support | Childbirth Education
Latch & Paint | Mobile Event for Moms
Teresa Jennings

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 🤎

04/18/2026

3rd Annual MOMMA Fest

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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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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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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BMHWTPA26

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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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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Address

13201 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard
Tampa, FL
33612

Website

https://linktr.ee/FloridaBMH

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