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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

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

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

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

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

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**

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

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

🗣️ 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 ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 ⬇️

🗣️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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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