Our Mission

The Louisville Coalition for Black Maternal Health serves to:

• Raise awareness and promote health equity in Louisville.
• Center the voices of Black Mamas, women, birthing people, and families. 
• Enhance community organizing on Black maternal health.
• Be a platform to ignite change and improve outcomes for Black Mamas and birthing people in our community.

 We believe, 

· Empathy, compassion, and solidarity are important. We should support and uplift one another, recognizing that our destinies are intertwined.

We believe,

· The well-being of mothers impacts the entire community

We believe,

· Collective responsibility and support systems are needed for mothers to receive the care they deserve.

We believe,

· Communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers should work together to create equitable health systems and advocate for policies that improve outcomes for Black mothers.

We believe,

· By listening to and empowering Black mothers to share their stories and needs, healthcare systems can be more responsive and effective in providing culturally competent care.

We believe,

·  Healthcare systems and providers must build genuine, respectful relationships with Black mothers, acknowledging their humanity and dignity.

We believe,

·   Factors such as housing, education, and economic stability must be addressed to improve overall health outcomes for the Black birthing community.