Black Maternal Health "Motherhood Arts Festival"

121 East Virginia Beach Boulevard,Norfolk VA 23510

12 April, 2022

Description

This is a moment to amplify those black mamas voices! Black Maternal Health Week takes place every year from April 11 - 17 and was officially recognized by the White House on April 13, 2021. The month of April is recognized in the United States as National Minority Health Month - a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities. Join the EVMS Healthy Start Loving Steps program as we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week. Connect with mothers in the community to create personal Motherhood paintings with affirmations of Black Maternal Health, enjoy refreshments, prizes, and more. Children are welcome to this event as their will be special activities for kids ages 1 and up. Guest Speaker: Heather Wilson, Founder of Kennedy's Angel Gowns Phyllita Bolden, Community Outreach Specialist Sr. UnitedHealthcare Artist: Walt Hardy, Tidewater Arts Outreach Sponsors: UnitedHealthcareKennedy's Angel GownsTidewater Arts Outreach