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Three pillars. One mission. Ending preventable maternal deaths through community education, direct family support, and policy change.
Founded after the preventable loss of Kira Johnson, 4Kira4Moms works across three fronts to ensure no family endures what the Johnson family did. Every program, partnership, and bill we champion is rooted in lived experience and driven by measurable impact.
Empower families and communities with the knowledge and skills to advocate for safer maternal health outcomes.
Ensure families affected by maternal mortality receive immediate support and that systems change through direct response and engagement.
Advance federal and state legislation to address maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities.
Direct-response program offering wraparound services, resources, and trauma support within 24 hours of a near-miss event or death of a pregnant/birthing mother.
In partnership with the City of Atlanta, we host an annual one-day community engagement maternal healthcare event with ~1000+ participants.
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act consists of 13 bills addressing maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities.
Every dollar, every partnership, every voice moves us closer to zero preventable maternal deaths.

MOVE4MOMS: Mommination Brunch + Fireside Chat + Dance-a-thon

MOVE4MOMS Party with a Purpose: Dance-A-Thon + Day Party

Move4Moms Annual Fundraiser

Walmart Miami Gardens Wellness Day

From the Statehouse to the Exam Room: Advocacy & Policy in Motion

Pampered With Love: A Dream Baby Shower

Volunteer for maternal health advocacy

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News & Stories

Press & Media

Gabrielle Albert

Ken Francisco

Danielle N. Allen, CLD, CBS, PPN

Deloria Jackson, DrPH

Shayetoria Peeples, MPH

Megan Larkins

Charles Johnson

Atlanta, we showed up. 🩵 On October 31, our Community Engagement & Programs Manager Danielle Allen took 4Kira4Moms to the Emory University Hospital Midtown Birth Experience Expo. We spent the day at our table talking with expectant families, sharing maternal health resources, and reminding every parent that they deserve to feel heard, informed, and supported. Every conversation counts. Every shared resource and connection brings us closer to a future where no family has to wonder if their birth will be safe. Thank you to Emory Healthcare for bringing the community together and for championing healthier birth experiences. Want to be part of what's next? Comment "EVENTS" and we'll send the November event page straight to your inbox. #maternalhealthmatters #emorybirthexpo #emoryhospital #maternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality #advocateformaternalhealth

Fellas, we saved you a spot! Who said Move4Moms is just for moms? Dads, husbands, partners, brothers, and friends, you're invited too! Great food, fellowship, an open bar, music by DJ Traci Steele, and a celebration with a purpose. Because supporting maternal health takes ALL of us! Join 4Kira4Moms and MommiNation on November 14 in Atlanta. Come for the vibes. Stay for the mission. Move for moms. SPECIAL OFFER! Comment "Move4Moms" below and get a DM with an exclusive promo code for TWO tickets for the price of ONE! #Move4Moms2026 #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads #MommiNation

We're raising the bar at Move4Moms 2026! BACARDI X PATRÓN is bringing the excitement, and YES, we're talking OPEN BAR! Get ready to sip, dance, and celebrate with DJ Traci Steele as we bring together great music, incredible energy, and a community moving for a greater purpose. Join 4Kira4Moms and MommiNation on November 14 for an unforgettable celebration supporting maternal health and families. And here's something even better! Comment "Move4Moms" below and get a DM with an exclusive BUY 1, GET 1 TICKET PROMO! Two tickets for the price of one. Double the fun. One powerful purpose. Don't miss out! #Move4Moms2026 #4Kira4Moms #MommiNation #Bacardi #Patron #AtlantaEvents

A champion on the track. A champion for mothers. A legacy that goes far beyond gold. This week, our SHE-RO spotlight shines on Sanya Richards-Ross! A 4x Olympic Gold Medalist, Emmy-winning sports analyst, entrepreneur, and founder of MommiNation, Sanya continues to turn her platform into a powerful force for change. As a proud member of the 4Kira4Moms Board of Directors, Sanya has consistently shown up for our mission. From hosting our Black Maternal Health Week Block Party to joining forces with us through MommiNation for Move4Moms 2026, her commitment to uplifting mothers and families continues to make an impact. Thank you, Sanya, for proving that true champions don't just make history. They help create a better future for others. Here's to women who lead, inspire, and move with purpose. #4Kira4Moms #SHERO #SanyaRichardsRoss #MommiNation #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #Move4Moms

One week until we Move4Moms! 💜🎶 Atlanta, grab your village and join 4Kira4Moms x MommiNation for a day of community, celebration, and purpose. We’re moving for moms, families, and a future where every mom has the chance to thrive. Start the day with the MommiNation Brunch and Fireside Chat, then hit the dance floor with DJ Traci Steele at the Move4Moms Dance-a-thon & Day Party! 💃🏽 🎟️ Bring a friend FREE! Buy one Dance-a-thon & Day Party ticket and get one free. Comment MOVE4MOMS to get the promo code. Hurry—only 26 people can grab this deal! 📅 Saturday, November 14 🥂 Brunch & Fireside Chat: 1 PM–3 PM 🎶 Dance-a-thon & Day Party: 3 PM–6 PM 📍 433 Bishop Street, Atlanta, GA 30318 Can’t make it? You can still support moms by donating through the link in our bio. 💜 #Move4Moms #4Kira4Moms #MommiNation #MaternalHealth #AtlantaEvents #MoveWithPurpose

Two Weeks Later, and We're Still Feeling the FAMU Love! It's been two weeks since FAMU Homecoming, and we're still celebrating the incredible energy, warm welcome, and amazing turnout! Our Executive Director and proud FAMU alumna, Gabrielle “Gabby” Albert, proudly represented 4Kira4Moms, connecting with the community, spreading awareness about our mission, and sharing why we continue to fight to eradicate preventable maternal mortality. A special thank you to Walmart for welcoming 4Kira4Moms into its Wellness Corner and giving us the opportunity to educate, engage, and advocate! Two weeks later, the impact continues. Every conversation, every connection, and every opportunity to share our mission brings us closer to meaningful change. Thank you, FAMU, for showing up and showing love! Educate. Advocate. Legislate. #4Kira4Moms #FAMUHomecoming #FAMU #Walmart #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAwareness

8 days until we Move4Moms!!! 💜🎶 Atlanta, get ready to hit the dance floor with DJ Traci Steele!Join 4Kira4Moms and MommiNation for the Move4Moms Dance-a-thon and Day Party… a celebration with a mission bigger than the party. Bring your village, bring your energy, and help us move maternal health forward. 💃🏽 📅 Saturday, November 14 ⏰ 3 PM – 6 PM 📍 433 Bishop Street, Atlanta, GA 30318 Grab your tickets through the link in our bio. Can’t make it? You can still support moms by donating at the link. #Move4Moms #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #MommiNation #AtlantaEvents

October was about more than showing up. It was about moving forward! What an incredible month for 4Kira4Moms! From powerful advocacy and meaningful partnerships to empowering families and celebrating milestones, we're proud of the work, the connections, and the impact we continue to make. Every event, every conversation, and every community connection brings us closer to a future of safer motherhood. Thank you to our incredible partners and supporters for moving this mission forward with us! The work continues. The impact grows. Educate. Advocate. Legislate. Swipe through our October highlights! Want to be part of what's next? Comment "Events" below and we'll DM you upcoming opportunities to get involved! #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #SaferMotherhood #CommunityImpact

The Move4Moms Host Committee is saying yes, and they are asking you to say yes too!!! Join us for Move4Moms on Saturday, November 14th from 1 PM - 6 PM!! Tickets are $150 for the brunch, fireside chat, and dance-a-thon day party. Looking to join us later in the day for the dance-a-thon day party? Grab your ticket for only $75. We’re moving with purpose on the 14th and we want you there with us!! #move4moms #firesidechat #maternalhealthevent #partywithapurpose #advocateformaternalhealth

Atlanta, the village is gathering. Saturday, November 14. Move4Moms with MommiNation is a brunch, a fireside chat, and a dance-a-thon and day party, all in one afternoon. Your $150 ticket gets you in the room from 1 PM to 6 PM. Thank you to everyone who has already grabbed a seat. You are the reason this room is filling with people who show up. If you have not claimed yours yet, now is the time. Here is why we move. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. We gather, we listen, and we move for the mothers we are fighting for. For Kira. Bring your sister. Bring your mother. Bring your friends. Bring your village. 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST 📍 433 Bishop St NW, Atlanta, Georgia Vendors, we have a table for you ($500). Businesses and brands, become a Friend of 4Kira4Moms as an event sponsor ($500). **Get your tickets at the link in our bio, or comment MOVE and we will send it straight to your DMs.** #maternalhealthadvocate #eradicatematernalmortality #move4moms #getyourtickets #mommination

There’s no reason we should be living in a maternal health crisis in America. It’s time to vote like A MOTHER today! GET UP AND GO VOTE! Visit votelikeamother2026.com

Tomorrow is voting day, and it’s our goal to make sure you walk into the polls as educated as possible! Our partners at Healthy Moms Healthy Babies America and Chamber of Mothers built the Vote Like a Mother 2026 Voter Guide. Swipe to see how it works: 1. See who is running in your state 2. Select your state on the interactive map 3. Review your state’s maternal health report card 4. Learn the action steps for your state Visit votelikeamother2026.com or text MOTHER to 26797 to find out everything you need before tomorrow! Then share this with one person in your village who needs the reminder. #votelikeamother #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth #maternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality

You can’t fix what you refuse to study!!! Thank you to the village for showing up for this mission. In 2019, the National Institutes of Health launched the IMPROVE Initiative to reduce the preventable causes of maternal death and improve care before, during, and after pregnancy. The program has no sustained funding source. This bipartisan bill changes that. Here is what the NIH IMPROVE Act does. -It provides six years of consistent funding, so the research can finish what it started. -It supports research into the causes of maternal death and severe complications, looking at biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and structural factors. -It targets the disparities behind maternal deaths and builds the evidence for better care in underserved maternal care deserts. The system is the problem, and research shows us where to fix it. The NIH IMPROVE Act is one of 14 bills in the Momnibus Act, H.R. 7973. Pass the Momnibus, and you pass all 14. The NIH IMPROVE Act passed the House unanimously and now needs action in the Senate!!!! Here is how you show up. Call your senators and ask them to support and pass the NIH IMPROVE Act. Link in bio! #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth #maternalhealthadvocate #voteforthemomnibus #legislateformaternalhealth

A NEW CHAPTER. AN EXPANDED MISSION. A STRONGER COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES. Although Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is coming to an end 4Kira4Moms is proud to officially announce the relaunch of our Infant & Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Response Team (IMMRT)! Our mission is growing! Beyond maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, IMMRT now extends its support to families impacted by stillbirth, infant mortality, and severe infant morbidity. Through essential resources, grief counseling, mental health services, legal guidance, and personalized assistance, we are committed to ensuring no family faces these challenges alone. With the introduction of Mac’s Fund, we are also launching a $30,000 fundraising goal to strengthen support for families impacted by infant loss and severe medical complications. More families reached. More lives impacted. A stronger Village. Responding to Crisis. Supporting Recovery. Standing With Families. Join us in this new chapter! Learn more, access support, or donate through the link in our bio. #4Kira4Moms #IMMRT #MaternalHealth #InfantHealth #MacsFund

Maternal health should be a priority when voting!!! Election Day is November 3. Make sure you show up and vote! 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. The answers are in front of us. We need the right legislation, and policy is decided by who shows up. Thank you, village, for showing up for Kira’s mission all year. This year, let the village carry its voices to the polls. Text MOTHER to 26797 to get your registration status, your polling place, and a sample ballot. It’s free, from Chamber of Mothers’ Vote Like a Mother® campaign. Then visit votelikeamother2026.com, built by Chamber of Mothers and Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, to see your state’s maternal health report card. Your vote is a part of the fix. #voteformaternalhealth #votelikeamother #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth #legislateformaternalhealth

YOU ARE INVITED!!! Saturday, November 14, Atlanta. Come move with the village!! Move4Moms is a party with a purpose, hosted by 4Kira4Moms and MommiNation. Brunch. A fireside chat. A dance-a-thon and day party with DJ Traci Steele. All of it in honor of Black maternal health. Here is how you join us: $75: Dance-a-thon and day party $150: Brunch, dance-a-thon, and day party $500: Vendor table for the entire day Saturday, November 14, 2026 Brunch and Fireside Chat: 1:00 to 3:00 PM Dance-a-thon and Day Party: 3:00 to 6:00 PM 433 Bishop Street, Atlanta, GA 30318 We are dancing because 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related causes. Every ticket, every vendor table, and every gift moves us closer to our $100K goal. Thank you to everyone who already said yes. You are the village, and you show up every time. Comment ‘MOVE’ and we will send your ticket link straight to your DMs. Vendors, that comment is for you too. Tables are limited, so claim yours early. Not in Atlanta? You can still move with us. Donate through the link in bio. #maternalhealth #move4moms #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality

Five days. Seven moments. One village on The Hill. FAMU Homecoming Week was full, and 4Kira4Moms showed up for every part of it. Wednesday started at the Beauty and Wellness Expo for Beyond the Scale: Food, Health and GLP-1 in the Grand Ballroom, followed by lunch with our mentees. Thursday morning we laced up for the FAMU x Walmart Homecoming 5K: Wunna Run at Bragg Stadium, and Thursday also brought our 2026 Donor Appreciation Reception. Friday was Fam Fest 2026. Saturday was the homecoming game. Sunday closed the week at the art show. Every stop was for Kira. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable, and showing up together is how we change that. Thank you to FAMU, Walmart, our mentees, our donors, and every person who joined us this week. You are the village, and you showed up. Now take the next step with us. Call your rep and ask them to support the Momnibus Act, H.R. 7973. Share this post and tag someone who belongs in the village. Link in bio. #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth #famuhomecoming #famfest #maternalhealth

Kira Johnson did everything right. She still did not make it home. Thank you to the village for standing with Kira and with this mission. Today, with our partners at @dr.shalons_map we go inside Bill 2 of 4 in our Momnibus breakdown: the Kira Johnson Act. On April 12, 2016, Kira checked into a hospital to give birth to her second son. Her concerns went unanswered. She died of a hemorrhage about 12 hours after delivery. Her death was preventable. This bill carries her name, and it is Title III of the Momnibus Act, H.R. 7973. Here is what it does. It funds community-based organizations directly, so the village doing the work gets the resources to keep doing it. It funds training for every employee in maternity care settings, on bias, racism, and discrimination. It funds accountability programs in hospitals, so patients can report disrespect and bias and hospitals answer for it. The system is the problem, and the Momnibus is the solution!! These bills have been waiting to pass. Here is how you help us see it through. Contact your representative and senators and ask them to support the Kira Johnson Act and pass the Momnibus. Comment “momnibus” or visit the link in our bio to learn more about how to get this bill passed through congress. #maternalhealthmatters #maternalhealth #eradicatematernalhealth #passthemomnibus #thekirajohnsonact

Not on my watch. Period. I’m incredibly grateful to @parents magazine for this feature and for amplifying Kira’s story and the WHY behind our work at 4Kira4Moms. No parent should ever have to have the conversations with their children that I’ve had to have with my boys. That’s why we do this work. And that’s why we won’t stop. #NotOnMyWatch #4Kira4Moms #maternalhealth #4kira4dads #relentless

Join 4Kira4Moms x MommiNation on November 14 for an unforgettable day of community, movement, celebration, and purpose! The date is getting closer, and you don’t want to miss out. Join us as we party with a purpose and MOVE4MOMS!!!! We’re on a mission to raise $100,000 to help eradicate maternal mortality in America, and we need your support. ATTENDEE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! Don’t miss your chance to experience the MommiNation Brunch, Move4Moms Dance-a-thon & Day Party. VENDOR SPACES ARE AVAILABLE! Put your business in front of our community and be part of a movement that makes an impact. INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Connect with us at info@4kira4moms.com to explore sponsorship opportunities. November 14, 2026 | Atlanta, GA Comment “move” for the details! See YOU there! #move4moms #maternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth

Mothers are on the ballot, and it’s almost time to vote!! This is exactly why The Pulse exists: to report on the current state of our health care system and what our birthing mothers experience as they bring life into this world. Village, thank you for showing up for this mission all year. We hope this is one of the most influential times that The Pulse really resonates with you. Birthing units are closing. 96 labor and delivery units shut down in 35 states between January 2024 and May 2026. In nearly 60% of those counties, it was the only place to give birth. In Georgia, 43 rural hospitals that no longer deliver babies are getting emergency carts for births. Only 36% of Georgia’s rural hospitals still have a labor and delivery unit. A cart is not a care team. New Medicaid rules start January 1. Pregnant and postpartum moms are exempt, but more than 135,000 pregnant enrollees could fall through the gap if their state doesn’t know they’re pregnant. Prevention is a policy decision, and 39 states elect a governor this year. It’s time we show up as a village and hold our system accountable. #votelikeamother #maternalhealthmatters #voteformaternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality #maternalhealthmatters

The countdown to Move4Moms 2026 is ON! Have you secured your spot yet? Join 4Kira4Moms x MommiNation on November 14 for an unforgettable day of community, movement, celebration, and purpose! ATTENDEE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! Don't miss your chance to experience the MommiNation Brunch, Move4Moms Dance-a-thon & Day Party. VENDOR SPACES ARE AVAILABLE! Put your business in front of our community and be part of a movement that makes an impact. INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Connect with us at info@4kira4moms.com to explore sponsorship opportunities. November 14, 2026 | Atlanta, GA The date is getting closer, and you don't want to miss out. Secure your tickets or vendor space TODAY! We move for moms. We move for families. We move for change. #Move4Moms #4Kira4Moms #MommiNation #MaternalHealth #AtlantaEvents #MoveWithPurpose

84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Read that again. Preventable. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, and 649 women died in childbirth in 2024. The system is the problem. The system is solvable. On Nov 3, you help decide who runs it. Chamber of Mothers and Healthy Moms Healthy Babies America built a free, nonpartisan tool for the village. Text MOTHER to 26797 and get your registration status, your polling place, and a sample ballot with the candidates and ballot measures, all in one text. Then go to votelikeamother2026.com to see your state’s maternal health data and read the 2026 gubernatorial candidate profiles. Thank you to every mother, father, and neighbor already showing up. #voteformaternalhealth #maternalhealthmatters #advocateformaternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality #maternalhealth

84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Read that again. We are raising $100,000 to fight back. Every dollar funds the fight to eradicate maternal deaths. To the village that has shown up for Kira and for every mother we are fighting for, thank you. Now we are calling you in again. Saturday, November 14, 2026 433 Bishop St NW, Atlanta 1 PM to 3 PM: Brunch and a fireside chat 3 PM to 6 PM: Dance-a-thon and day party Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Those deaths are preventable. We move 4 moms until that changes. Here is how you show up: Comment “MOVE” and we will send you the link to give. (Not local to Atlanta? You can still donate your support for mothers everywhere!)

Miami Gardens, you showed up, and we saw every one of you! Wellness Day at Walmart put the village exactly where the people already are. Tables, tents, and branded merch brought the village together. Our Executive Director Gabby Albert was on the ground, and our Community Engagement & Programs Manager, Danielle Allen spoke with attendees about the importance of doulas. Letoya Luckett of Destiny’s Child moderated the Ebony Canal panel and brought music to the event. We were also joined by esteemed midwife Jennie Joseph and retired NBA player Alonzo Mourning. The community came ready to learn, connect, and fight for Black mothers. Here is why it matters. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Preventable means we can change it, and showing up in the places where families already gather is how we start. Thank you for being the village. You make this work possible. Now bring someone with you. Share this post, tag a mom, a dad, a sister, or a friend who needs to see it, and follow along for what is coming next. The countdown is on.

🚨 CALLING ALL VENDORS! YOUR BRAND BELONGS AT MOVE4MOMS 2026! ❤️ Your business deserves to be seen, and your impact deserves to be felt! Join 4Kira4Moms and MommiNation on November 14 in Atlanta for a powerful celebration of motherhood, community, and purpose. For just $500, showcase your brand, connect with a vibrant community, and enjoy access for two vendor representatives to the MommiNation Brunch, Danceathon & Day Party! 📍 433 Bishop Street, Atlanta, GA 📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026 🎟️ READY TO CLAIM YOUR SPACE? Visit our Givebutter page → Navigate to Tickets → Select Vendor Space → Register! Showcase. Connect. Grow. Make an Impact. #Move4Moms2026 #4Kira4Moms #MommiNation #VendorOpportunity #SupportSmallBusinesses #MaternalHealthMatters

When communities connect, the movement grows stronger! 💛 4Kira4Moms was proud to join the Black Health Connect: Bridging Healthcare Communities Q4 Mixer in Atlanta! We were grateful for the opportunity to have a table, connect with healthcare professionals, and introduce attendees to the mission and impact of 4Kira4Moms and 4Kira4Dads. A heartfelt thank you to Black Health Connect for welcoming us and creating a space where meaningful connections, shared purpose, and collaboration can thrive. Because the fight for safer motherhood takes all of us. Every conversation matters. Every connection counts. And together, we move closer to a future where every mother is heard, protected, and supported. Educate. Advocate. Legislate. #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads #BlackHealthConnect #MaternalHealthMatters #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity #SaferMotherhood

✨ A SHE-RO who opens doors, uplifts voices, and creates lasting change.💜 This week, we proudly celebrate Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow, maternal health advocate, and a valued member of the 4Kira4Moms Board of Directors. From transforming birth experiences to championing maternal health equity, Latham has dedicated her life to ensuring mothers are seen, heard, supported, and empowered. Her impact is deeply felt within our own Village. Through her leadership, connections, and unwavering support, she has helped open doors, strengthen our mission, and move 4Kira4Moms forward. Latham, thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping turn advocacy into action. Your light continues to inspire the movement. 💜 Join us in celebrating our SHE-RO, @glowmaven! 👏🏽 #4Kira4Moms #SheRoFeature #LathamThomas #MamaGlow #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthEquity #BirthEquity

🕯️ Tonight at 7 PM, in every time zone, the world lights up for the babies we miss. Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and 4Kira4Moms is joining The Wave of Light. Families everywhere will light a candle and keep it burning for one hour in memory of babies lost. We light ours for the mothers, too. Here’s how you can be part of it: 🕯️ Light a candle at 7 PM your local time 🤍 Share this post so another family knows they are not alone 🏷️ Tag someone you are honoring 💛 Show up to honor our founder & president, Charles, and his children, in honor of Kira Whether you’ve walked this road yourself or you’re standing beside someone who has, your light matters. No one should carry this kind of grief in the dark. Use #4kira4momswaveoflight #waveoflight #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #RemembranceDay #InfantLossAwareness

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This Thursday at 7 PM, we light candles. Every year in the US, 20,000+ babies die before their first birthday. Black infants die at more than twice the rate of white infants. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Behind every one of those numbers is a family. A name. An empty room. Charles Johnson lost his wife, Kira, to a preventable childbirth complication. That loss is why 4Kira4Moms exists. Advocate. Educate. Legislate. For Kira. For every mother. For every baby. Join us for Wave of Light on Thursday, October 15, at 7 PM your local time. Light a candle. Let it burn for one hour. Light it for a mother, a baby, or a family you are holding close. Thank you for standing with the village. You show up every time. Share this so another family knows they are not alone. Tag someone you are lighting a candle for. #waveoflight #4kira4moms #4kira4dads

The Village is heading to Miami Gardens 💛💙 Join 4Kira4Moms and 4Kira4Dads at Walmart Wellness Day for resources, expert support, giveaways, and conversations that help families feel informed, empowered, and supported. 📍 Walmart Supercenter, Miami Gardens 📅 October 17 | 10 AM to 2 PM Come through, bring the family, and meet us at the booth. #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads #TheVillage #WalmartWellnessDay #MiamiGardens

4Kira4Moms and MommiNation are bringing brunch, a fireside chat, a dance-a-thon, and a day party together for Move4Moms: Dance for Change, an afternoon of community, conversation, and movement in support of maternal health!!! Join us for Move4Moms or donate your support today! The afternoon opens at 1 PM with the MommiNation Brunch and a Fireside Chat, a space for real conversation and connection, and at 3 PM the energy shifts to the Dance-a-thon and Day Party with DJ Traci Steele, which runs until 6 PM. Swipe to meet the people showing up with you: DJ Traci Steele on the decks, MommiNation founder and Olympic gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, MommiNation Co-Owner Mykal Steen, 4Kira4Moms Founder and President Charles Johnson, and 4Kira4Moms Executive Director Gabrielle Albert. Come as you are and move with us. Tickets and donations are live now at the link in bio, and if you cannot make it to Atlanta, you can still donate through the same link and move with us from wherever you are. Share this post and tag the people you want beside you on November 14. #Move4Moms #DanceForChange #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #EndMaternalMortality

At the 2026 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit, our Executive Director Gabby joined the conversation on moving advocacy into action, from advancing maternal health policy to empowering fathers as advocates for healthier families.⁠⁠ Maternal mental health cannot be an afterthought. It belongs at the center of how we care for Black mothers before, during, and after birth. Thank you to PSI Georgia, the organizers, fellow advocates, and everyone who showed up committed to this work. Building a stronger village means bringing our voices, resources, and purpose together and carrying that commitment beyond the summit. Swipe through for moments from the day. Then help us keep the conversation going by sharing this post. Because protecting birthing moms takes all of us. 🤍 #4Kira4Moms #BlackMaternalMentalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #PSIGeorgia

🗣️ Listen to Black women! Thank you @_jen_hamilton_ for speaking truth to power. So proud to call you a friend and #SHERO. If you agree drop a ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 ⬇️

Miami Gardens, we’re coming your way! 💛💙 Join 4Kira4Moms and 4Kira4Dads at the Walmart Wellness Day and stop by our booth to meet featured birthworker Danielle N. Allen, CLD, CBS, PPN. Bring your questions about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and advocacy and get connected to resources that help families feel informed, supported, and empowered. 📍 Walmart Supercenter, Miami Gardens 📅 Saturday, October 17 ⏰ 10 AM to 2 PM Come say hello, explore the 4Kira4Dads app, and grab free resources, raffles, and giveaways! #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads #MaternalHealth #WalmartWellnessDay #MiamiGardens

Your ZIP code should not decide whether you can reach maternity care. 💛 About 1 in 3 U.S. counties is a maternity care desert. Behind that number is a mom traveling farther for care, a family preparing for birth, and a community that deserves better. In this edition of The Pulse, we’re breaking down March of Dimes’ findings, and why protecting moms takes investment, accountability, and action. Swipe through, then help the village show up: 💛 Ask your representatives to expand maternity care access and support the Momnibus. 💛 Share this with someone in your state. 💛 Read the full report in The Pulse. Link in bio. Every mom deserves care she can reach. #4Kira4Moms #ThePulse #MaternalHealth #MaternityCareDeserts #BlackMaternalHealth #Momnibus

From the Statehouse to the Exam Room, advocacy must lead to action! 💛 Our Executive Director, Gabrielle “Gabby” Albert, is taking the stage at the 2026 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit! From advancing maternal health policy to empowering fathers as advocates, Gabby will bring the voice of 4Kira4Moms to a powerful conversation on turning advocacy into action and ending preventable maternal mortality. 📅 October 9, 2026 📍 Morehouse School of Medicine | Atlanta, GA 🎤 Panel: 12:55 PM – 1:35 PM Because protecting mothers takes more than awareness. It takes action, accountability, and change. #4Kira4Moms #BlackMaternalMentalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #BlackMaternalHealth #PSIGeorgia

Your October plans could use a little village. Let’s make this a month for the moms 💛 Bring a friend, meet us in the community, and make room for the conversations that matter. We’ve rounded up the events on our radar this month. Swipe through and find your next stop!! Come learn more about maternal health and how you can advocate for further legislation to protect our mothers! Comment “events” and we’ll send our link page straight to your DMs. #maternalhealthmatters #eradicatematernalmortality #maternalhealthadvocate #communityhealthevents #maternalhealthevents

84% of maternal deaths are preventable. So we move in honor of moms!!! Saturday, November 14th, the village gathers in Atlanta for Move4Moms, where brunch meets movement. We are proud to host it with our partner @mommination. 1 PM to 3 PM: Brunch & Fireside Chat. 3 PM to 6 PM: Dance-a-thon & Day Party. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. That gap is preventable, and the system created it. Our goal is $100K to help close it. Thank you to the village members who already show up for this fight. Now bring your people. Tag the friend you are bringing and comment “move” to grab the RSVP link right in your DMs!! For Kira. @4kira4moms @mommination

At the Ohio Fatherhood and Infant Vitality Summit, Charles Johnson delivered a powerful message on the role fathers can play in protecting moms, babies and families. The room was engaged. The message landed. The response was clear. When dads show up informed, prepared and ready to advocate, families are stronger. Thank you to @urbanfamdc Urban Family for creating space for this important conversation. #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads #FatherhoodMatters #MaternalHealth InfantVitality Dadvocacy

Georgia, you have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote. Every state has a deadline. Do you know yours? 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Prevention is policy, and the people on your ballot write it. That's why we're sharing Vote Like a Mother®, the nonpartisan voter education campaign from Chamber of Mothers. Text MOTHER to 26797 to get your registration status, your polling place, and a sample ballot with the candidates and ballot measures. Then go deeper. Chamber of Mothers and Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America built a free, nonpartisan voter guide at votelikeamother2026.com. Click your state to see its maternal health report card before you vote. Thank you to Chamber of Mothers and HMHBA for putting these tools in the village's hands. Now it's our turn to use them. Text MOTHER to 26797. Then send this post to 10 moms. @hmhba @chamberofmothers

Today, we celebrate a leader, an advocate, and a true SHE-RO — Gabrielle “Gabby” Albert. 💛 Gabby has brought her experience, heart, and purpose to 4Kira4Moms in a way that continues to move this mission forward. Working alongside Charles Johnson IV, she has helped ensure that the voices of mothers and families are seen, felt, and heard — from the communities we serve to the rooms where decisions are made. A proud FAMU alumna, Gabby leads with excellence, shows up with intention, and continues to embody what it means to Educate. Advocate. Legislate. Today, we simply say thank you. Thank you for your leadership.�Thank you for your service.�Thank you for believing in this mission and carrying it forward with strength and purpose. Happy Birthday, Gabby!�We are grateful for you today and every day. 💛

Yellow & sky blue have a name. Her name is Kira. 💛🩵 Our colors came from Kira herself. The yellow is Sunshine personified- the warmth she carried into every room she walked into. The sky blue/teal is angelic, for the angel she became. In 2016, Kira Johnson died from a preventable childbirth complication. She was a mother, a wife, and the brightest light in her family's life. Charles refused to let her story end as a statistic. In 2017, he founded 4Kira4Moms. Every time we wear yellow and blue, we carry her with us. That goes for community events, for the halls of Congress, and for every room where decisions about mothers are made. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Since 2021, our Maternal Mortality/Morbidity Response Team has walked alongside more than 100 families facing maternal loss or severe complications. Our goal hasn't changed: zero preventable maternal deaths. When you see yellow and sky blue, you see Kira. Share her story. Join the village. 🔗 Link in bio. #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalMortality #EveryMotherMatters #SayHerName

Happy Birthday, Ken! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating the person who keeps our day-to-day operations and marketing support running smoothly. Your creativity, organization, and dedication make such a difference, and we’re so grateful to have you on the team! Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, celebration, and all the things you love. Here’s to an amazing year ahead! Help us wish Ken a very happy birthday in the comments! 🎂🎈 #HappyBirthday #TeamSpotlight #MarketingAssistant #TeamAppreciation

September didn't slow down, and neither did the village!! 🗓️ From Tennessee to South Dallas to Washington, D.C. to Ohio, we carried the fight into every room we could. Swipe through every stop. CBC week alone was 15 events in 4 days. We popped up with The Ebony Canal, we co-hosted a breakfast panel with March of Dimes, joined Senator Warnock and Walmart & HMHBA for official CBCF panels, and closed the week at the 50th Phoenix Awards Dinner. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. That's why we show up. Thank you to every partner, host, and village member who made space for this work. You're the reason we were in those rooms. Learn more about how you can get involved and move the mission forward in October! #maternalhealthawareness #advocateformaternalhealth #maternalhealthmatters #maternalmentalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality

Los Angeles was a week of purpose in action. From raising support for the next decade of 4Kira4Moms with the Trial Justice Lawyers, to celebrating 30 expecting moms with Pampers, to inspiring legal professionals to find purpose beyond practice at Outer Realm, every moment moved the mission forward. Three events. One mission. Lasting impact. Educate. Advocate. Legislate. #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #LosAngeles #Pampers

MOVE4MOMS IS BACK FOR 2026. 🩷💜 Attendee tickets + sponsorship opportunities are officially LIVE. Join 4Kira4Moms + MommiNation for brunch, conversation, movement, and purpose on November 14 in Atlanta. We move for moms. We move for families. We move for change. 🎟️ Secure your spot today. Link in bio.

This week in The Pulse: maternal health policy, accountability, and data are once again in the spotlight. Here’s what we’re following: - A Florida law allowing certain C-sections to be performed outside hospitals - A new analysis finding that ectopic pregnancy deaths have nearly doubled—with worse outcomes in states with abortion bans - A judge ordering HHS to stop citing studies that appear to be AI-generated in a teen pregnancy case - Texas delaying its maternal mortality review report - A new update from March of Dimes These stories may be different, but the throughline is clear: pregnant people and families deserve safe care, trustworthy research, transparent reporting, and policies grounded in evidence. Swipe through for this week’s headlines, then save and share this post to keep maternal health in the conversation. #ThePulse #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthEquity #BirthEquity #ReproductiveHealth #HealthPolicy #4Kira4Moms

Four days. Countless rooms. One mission. We stood in breakfast panels and gala ballrooms this week. We talked policy in the morning and celebrated the movement at night. Every room mattered, because every room is where change starts. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women. 84% of those deaths are preventable. That is the number driving every panel, every partnership, every conversation we had this week. We stood alongside March of Dimes, Walmart, The Black Maternal Health Caucus, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Robin Kelly, Healthy Moms Healthy Babies America, The Ebony Canal Senator Warnock, and others talking about fathers protecting mothers. We stood in rooms built for policy and rooms built for celebration. We attended receptions with Families USA, PA State Representative La’Tasha Mayes, Planned Parenthood, Representative Nikema William’s the South Got Something to Say, Ohio River South, the Phoenix Awards with Health Forward Foundation, and the finale the Skyline Reception. The village showed up and showed out at CBC 2027! Save this. Share it. Tag someone who needs to see how far this movement moved in four days. For Kira. Advocating. Educating. Legislating. #4Kira4Moms #ForKira #MaternalHealth #CBCWeek #BlackMaternalHealth

Every birthing person deserves to feel heard, respected, informed, and supported… before, during, and after birth. 🤎 Your rights include asking questions, receiving clear information, giving informed consent, protecting your privacy, choosing support, and being treated with dignity throughout your care. Swipe through the Birthing Bill of Rights, then save and share this post with someone who needs it. Knowing your rights is a powerful step toward advocating for the safe, respectful care every family deserves. #WellnessWednesday #BirthingBillOfRights #MaternalHealth #BirthRights #PatientAdvocacy #RespectfulMaternityCare #4Kira4Moms

We’re bringing it back for our annual Move4Moms fundraiser!!! This year, MommiNation Brunch and 4Kira4Moms’ Move4Moms are joining forces…two organizations dedicated to uplifting mothers and eradicating maternal mortality. Join us on November 14th, 2026 from 1-5pm! 📍433 Bishop St NW. Atlanta, GA 30318 Save the date and comment “move” to grab more details and stay in the loop as the date approaches! Don’t say we didn’t give you PLENTY of time to plan and show up to show out!!! We can’t wait to see everyone there. #maternalhealth #move4momsfundraiser #maternalhealthfundraiser #maternalhealthmatters #eradicatematernalmortality

A true She-Ro doesn’t just lead. She equips others to lead, advocate, and show up stronger. We’re proud to honor Dr. Cherie C. Hill for her leadership in women’s health and her continued commitment to empowering fathers through the Emory Healthcare x 4Kira4Dads Paternal Centers of Excellence Locker Room Sessions. Her knowledge strengthens care. Her guidance strengthens families. Her impact keeps moving the mission forward. Here’s to a She-Ro helping build stronger advocates, partners, and families. 💛 #4Kira4Moms #SheroAlert #EmoryUniversityHospitalMidtown #EmoryHealthcare

🗣️HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY TO THE DON OF THE APPLE JUICE CARTEL CHARLES V 🎉🚀💫 I’m So incredibly grateful that God chose us to be your parents. Keep shinning your incredibly bright light for the world to see.

Calling all first-time moms-to-be in Los Angeles! 💛 Your dream baby shower could be waiting. Pampers × 4Kira4Moms are celebrating 30 expecting moms with a special day filled with love, support, and unforgettable moments. Application update: We apologize for the earlier video upload issue. It has now been fixed, and you can submit a link to your video through YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox, or another shareable platform. Scan the QR code or tap the link in bio to apply today. September 26, 2026 | Los Angeles #4Kira4Moms #Pampers #PamperedWithLove #ADreamBabyShower

Washington, D.C., we’re coming together for maternal health at the 55th Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. Join 4Kira4Moms and our partners September 17–18 for three powerful conversations: Strengthening Maternal Health: Building Access and the Perinatal Workforce with March of Dimes Beyond the Statistics: A Fireside Chat with Senator Raphael Warnock and 4Kira4Dads Shared Responsibility. Shared Solutions. Better Maternal Health. as part of Walmart’s Rooted, Ready & Rising Maternal Health Panel Three conversations. One shared commitment to stronger maternal health outcomes. Seats are limited. Register now through the link in bio. #RootedReadyRising #CBCF50 #ALC55 #4Kira4Moms #4Kira4Dads

It’s #BirthCenterWeek! 🎉 This week, we celebrate the community birth centers, midwives, and leaders transforming what birth can look and feel like: building care rooted in dignity, safety, love, and power. Because birth centers don’t just care for families. They build power in communities. 💜 Birthing Love. Birthing Power. Join us in celebrating, and in pouring care back into the leaders who make this work possible. Support the Birth Center Leader Wellness Fund: bit.ly/bcwwellness #BCW26 #BelovedBirth50by50 #BirthingLoveBirthingPower #BirthCenterEquity

Expecting moms deserve more than love and well wishes. They deserve knowledge, resources, and real support. From knowing your rights, to having an advocate in the room, to getting the postpartum care you need, these are things every birthing family should know. Share this with a mom-to-be, a father, a partner, or someone who needs it. Join 4Kira4Moms as we continue fighting to end maternal mortality. DM us your questions or join the Village to stay connected. #maternalmortality #maternalhealthmatters #eradicatematernalmortality #knowyourbirthrights #billofrights

Here’s a look back at last year’s CBC Week, in honor of this year’s CBC Week almost here! 🎉 Join 4Kira4Moms on September 17–18 for meaningful conversations, community, and events centered on advancing maternal health and supporting families. Don’t miss what’s coming up—comment “CBC” below, and we’ll send you the event details! 💜 #CBCWeek #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #BirthEquity #CommunityCare

649 mothers lost. How many more headlines will it take? How many families must turn their grief into testimony before we act? At 4Kira4Moms, we are fighting for a future where mothers are heard, protected, and given the chance to come home. Donate today and help us continue the fight to eradicate maternal mortality. #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #MaternalMortality #BlackMaternalHealth #SaveMothers

Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families with young children cannot afford enough diapers. That is diaper need, and it is preventable. This week we are standing with @diapernetwork for National Diaper Need Awareness Week. Diaper need affects a family’s finances, their mental health, and their ability to work. No parent should have to choose between diapers and dinner. Swipe through to see what diaper need really looks like. Then donate, share, and help spread the word. The NDBN Diaper Check 2026 @diapernetwork #EndDiaperNeed #NationalDiaperNeedAwarenessWeek #maternalhealthmatters #maternalhealthawareness

It takes a village to create change. We will continue to shout that from the rooftops! Join the 4Kira4Moms Village and become part of a community committed to safer mothers, stronger families, and lasting maternal health change. Learn. Connect. Advocate. Take action. We NEED your voice in the village! Register today through the link in bio! Or Comment “village” to apply in the DMS!

They let us back on the Hill! 👀🤍 Last year, we showed up and made some noise. This year, 4Kira4Moms is returning for Congressional Black Caucus Week, September 16th to 20th, and we’re bringing the whole village with us! Join us for four powerful events featuring: ✨ Breakfast w/ March of Dimes ✨ Senator Raphael Warnock ✨ The Ebony Canal ✨ Walmart Together, we’ll connect, advocate, and continue pushing maternal health to the forefront of the national conversation. We want to see you there! COMMENT CBC to have full event details sent to your DMS! 🤍 #CBCWeek #CBCWeek2026 #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy

Make every moment count 🫶🏽💫. Kira teaching Charles Mandarin at just nine months old. ❤️ She truly believed that the only limitations on our children are the ones we place on them. Dream big for them. Pour into them. Expose them to everything. And never tell them what they can’t become. #kirataughtme #4kira4moms #lovealwayswins

🔁 @urbanfamdc We are so excited to welcome founder of @4kira4moms & @4kira4dads Charles Johnson to Columbus for the Ohio Fatherhood & Infant Vitality Summit, and he wants YOU there with him!!! If you’re about fatherhood, family, and infant vitality this is the summit you don’t want to miss. Register: www.urbanfdc.org Let’s do come together to strengthen families! 🙌 #OhioFatherhoodSummit #InfantVitality #FatherhoodMatters #UrbanFDC #RegisterToday

Dads, your presence in the delivery room matters. Ask the questions. Know the signs. Speak up when something feels wrong. Advocacy can save lives. Ready to learn how to show up prepared? Join us for the 4Kira4Dads Paternal Centers of Excellence Locker Room Sessions at Emory Healthcare and train to become a stronger advocate for your partner and family. Be prepared. Be present. Be her Dadvocate. 📍 Atlanta 🔗 Register through the link in bio. #4Kira4Dads #Dadvocate #LockerRoomSessions #EmoryHealthcare #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #FatherhoodMatters

Partnership in action. 💛 4Kira4Moms Executive Director Gabrielle “Gabby” Albert recently visited Viola’s House to connect around maternal health, maternal well-being, and the power of supporting mothers beyond pregnancy. From housing to resources to community care, Viola’s House continues to create stronger foundations for mothers and families. We’re proud to spotlight a partner helping move maternal health forward. One mother, one family, and one community at a time. #ViolasHouse #MaternalHealth #MaternalWellbeing #SupportingMothers #CommunityCare

In memory of a great She-Ro. 🤍 We honor Gloria Steinem for a lifetime of courage, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to women’s voices, rights, and dignity. Earlier this year, our Executive Director, Gabrielle “Gabby” Albert, had the honor of joining Gloria Steinem and Synclaire Warren in NYC for a Talking Circle on the Black maternal health crisis. A powerful reminder that Gloria’s legacy was not only in what she built, but in the space she continued to create for truth, healing, and action. May we continue the work. May we continue the conversation. May we continue to fight for women and mothers everywhere. Rest in power, Gloria Steinem. #GloriaSteinem #4Kira4Moms #SheRo #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealth #WomensRights #RestInPower #LegacyOfAdvocacy

The Village is coming to Washington, D.C. 🏛️ On September 17, 4Kira4Moms and March of Dimes are bringing advocates, leaders, and changemakers together to tackle maternity care deserts, workforce gaps, and the policies shaping maternal health. Stronger policies. Better access. Healthier moms. Healthier babies. 📍 Washington, D.C. 🗓️ September 17 | 8:00–10:00 AM Join the Village. Secure your spot. #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #MarchOfDimes #TheVillage

Repeat after us: Paid leave isn’t a vacation. It’s a lifeline. Because here’s the truth: 💼 Only around 1 in 5 of civilian workers in the U.S. workers have access to paid leave. ⚖️ Black, brown, and low-income fathers are the least likely to take it. 📉 Lack of leave impacts everything from maternal health to employee retention. Paid leave saves lives. It keeps families healthy. And it helps businesses thrive. Thank you to our friends at @momsfirstus & @paidleaveforall for fighting the creating space for these important conversations and always fighting the good fight #paidleaveforall #momsfirst #4kira4moms #lovealwayswins

This is The Pulse — where we track the stories, data, and policy shaping maternal health in America. This month, one headline stands out: Three Illinois hospitals are set to suspend obstetric services on October 1. At the same time, 1 in 3 U.S. counties remains a maternity care desert. Different headlines. One bigger story about access, readiness, and equity. Swipe through The Pulse. Stay informed. Keep maternal health visible. #4Kira4Moms #ThePulse #MaternalHealth #MaternityCare #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalMortality

September is here, and we’re continuing to show up, speak out, and build a future where every parent and baby can thrive. 💜 We have exciting events, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with our village ahead. Sign up for our email list using the link in our bio to stay up to date on where we’ll be and how you can get involved. #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #CommunityImpact

WE DID IT! We Won for ‘Best Short Documentary’. THE EBONY CANAL wins BIG at the 17th annual Oscar-Qualifying BronzeLens Film Festival! For 17 years, stories have been celebrated on this global stage and now this love letter has been recognized at one of the highest level of culture. This award belongs to the courageous mothers around the country who shared their truth. This art is about education, advocacy and the protection of life. Our mission is to continue to amplified on a worldwide stage; this is not the finish line, this is fuel. Being Committed to staying Committed. #TheEbonyCanal #Bronzelens #blackmaternalhealth #eradicatematernalmortality #maternalhealth

August reminded us what happens when purpose meets presence. From maternal wellness and Black breastfeeding to fatherhood, family education, and powerful storytelling, 4Kira4Moms showed up wherever the conversation needed us. Different cities. Different rooms. One mission: safer motherhood and stronger families. The village showed up. The mission moved forward. And we’re just getting started. 💛 #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthMatters #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #4Kira4Dads

The village is not a metaphor. It is a movement, and it needs you. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related causes than white women. In 2024, 649 women died in childbirth. 84% of those deaths were preventable. Preventable means we can change this. But not alone. The Village bridges 4Kira4Moms with the voices, creators, and everyday advocates who carry this mission further than we can carry it ourselves. Every share. Every talking point repeated. Every conversation started because you brought it up. That is the village showing up. Membership is light. Impact is heavy. All we ask is that you share, stay open to speaking up, and use your voice where it counts. The mothers who come after us are counting on the voices we build today. Comment "VILLAGE" and we will send you the link to join. For Kira. 📍 Tag someone who needs to hear this 🔗 Link in bio #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #AdvocateEducateLegislate #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalMortality

Fatherhood has a place in maternal health. Being present matters. Being prepared to recognize, question, and speak up matters too. That’s why we created 4Kira4Dads: to help fathers turn their presence into informed advocacy. New and expecting dads, your voice matters. Join the 4Kira4Dads x Emory Locker Room Sessions beginning September 9th and learn how to use it when it matters most. Join the village. Expand your voice. Become a Dadvocate. Sign up today and follow @4Kira4Dads

It’s been a journey. When people ask me how I keep moving forward, the answer is simple: this fight is powered by a whole lot of hugs and a whole lot of smiles. So grateful for these two. And so grateful for all of you who continue to walk with us. Of all the things they’ll inherit, they will not inherit this fight. #keepgoing #kirataughtme #4kira4moms #4kira4dads #lovealwayswins

Welcome to the village, Aziya Battle! 💛 A Bachelor of Health Science student at Clayton State University, Aziya joins 4Kira4Moms with a passion for maternal health advocacy, health equity, and empowering mothers to be heard. We’re excited to welcome her perspective, passion, and commitment as she learns, grows, and contributes to our mission of creating safer, more supported experiences for mothers and families. Help us welcome Aziya to 4Kira4Moms! 💛 #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAdvocacy #HealthEquity #WelcomeToTheVillage

Kira’s story became a movement. Her legacy became a promise: to fight for a future where every mother has the opportunity to come home. Your support helps 4Kira4Moms continue advocating for safer maternal care, educating families, supporting those impacted by maternal mortality, and driving lasting change. Honor Kira’s legacy. Stand with mothers. Be part of the change. Give today. Help a mother come home. #4Kira4Moms #KiraJohnson #4Kira4Dads #MaternalMortality #ProtectMothers**

ATL, I am joining @theebonycanal at the 17th Annual @bronzelens Film Festival on August 28th.The film has been nominated for BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY! Narrated by Viola Davis and NOW championed by Ms. Tina Knowles, The Ebony Canal tells the truth about Black maternal and infant health through the stories of four mothers. Come join us Friday, August 28th at 1:30 at the legendary @thetaraatlanta for the screening and a panel discussion around birth equity. Moderated by LeToya Luckett (@letoyaluckett) Panelists: Charles Johnson (@4kira4moms) | Dr. Lamman Rucker (@lammanruckerofficial) | Dr. Zsakeba Henderson (@dr.zsakeba) | Nzinga Imami (@nzingaimani) | Emmai Alaquiva (@emmai_alaquiva) Can’t wait to see you all! #TheEbonyCanal

As we bring Black Maternal Health Week to an end, we want to ensure the momentum continues. Far too often the outrage around the maternal health crisis stops at emotional reaction. A repost. A moment of grief. And then... Silence. We’re genuinely here to do more. Ten years ago, Kira Johnson’s preventable death sparked a movement. Today we’re turning that movement into a mission with a number behind it: $1 million. One year. From people like you. $25. $50. $100. It doesn’t take a big check... it takes a village. And the village has always been us. The community. The people. WE are the reason for change time and time again. This is your moment to move from outrage to action. 🔗 Donate via the link in bio. Every single dollar counts. #4Kira4moms #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #1MillionForMoms #MaternalMortality

We’re in the middle of a crisis for no reason. Not because we lack data. Not because we lack resources. The numbers are clear. The inequities are documented. The stories are real. So the question isn’t why is this happening? It’s why aren’t more people outraged…and acting? Outrage alone won’t bring change. We need you to show up, use your voice, and donate/volunteer or share these vital resources. It’s time to wake up and make a difference, America! Head to the link in our bio to sign up for our email list to start getting involved and stay up to date on events, donations, and volunteer opportunities! #4Kira4moms #Maternalmortalitycrisis #4Kira4Dads #Saveourmothers #Ittakesavillage

This movement exists because maternal mortality is personal. Because awareness alone isn’t enough. Because families deserve protection, not promises. Because we shouldn’t be mourning the loss of a mother that was preventable. From Congress to community rooms, from fathers to families, this work shows up where it matters, all thanks to one individual turning his grief into action and advocacy into impact. A small but mighty team was built and operates at the core to keep this moving forward. These are just some of the moments that shaped our mission. And they point us toward what comes next. Here’s to 2026 and shaping the future for mothers and families everywhere. The village is needed now more than ever. Visit our website and sign up for emails to stay up to date on how you can make an impact and how you can attend local events! #maternalmortality #4Kira4Moms #MaternalHealthJustice #ProtectMothers #4Kira4Dads

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