Black Maternal Health Week; recognize April 11-17, 2025

This resolution symbolically recognizes April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the ongoing maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people in the U.S., citing data on higher mortality rates and systemic barriers. The resolution aims to raise awareness about preventable pregnancy-related deaths and disparities, including statistics showing Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women. It aligns with efforts by organizations like the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to highlight these issues.