MI SR0024

Commemorates April 11-17, 2025, as Black Maternal Health Week in Michigan

Highlights that Black mothers in the U.S. die at two to three times the rate of white mothers, with 2023 CDC data showing 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women compared to 14.5 for white women

Notes Michigan-specific data showing Black women experienced a pregnancy-related mortality rate of 36.5 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 16.3 for white women between 2016-2020

Acknowledges that racial disparities in maternal health persist across socio-economic status, maternal age, and education levels, and are rooted in structural racism

Supports community-driven programs, improved prenatal care, and amplifying the voices of Black mothers and families to address maternal health inequities