Recognize that April 11-17, 2025, is "Black Maternal Health Week."

This resolution designates April 11-17, 2025, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in Mississippi. It formally recognizes the annual observance established by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to highlight the severe maternal health disparities faced by Black women and birthing persons in the state. The resolution underscores that Black women in Mississippi are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality (50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023) and morbidity due to systemic inequities, including racism and limited access to care. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise awareness of these health disparities.