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The Movement Continues: Advocating for the Unheard Voices of Black Mothers, Fathers, and Families builds upon the strong foundation laid in previous years’ themes—Year 1: Choose to Improve, Year 2: Turn Up the Volume by Partnering with a Purpose, and Year 3: Rise Up! Advancing Black Maternal Health Equity in New Jersey. Each theme has represented a strategic progression in our collective journey: from personal and professional commitment, to collaboration, to empowerment and action for systemic change.
This year’s theme, “The Movement Continues,” signifies both reflection and forward momentum. It acknowledges the dedication and progress that have been made to improve Black maternal health outcomes, while emphasizing that the work is far from over. It challenges us to sustain the movement—expanding our advocacy to include Black fathers and families, whose experiences are often overlooked in the broader maternal and child health conversation.
By centering unheard voices, we reaffirm our commitment to equity, justice, and community-centered solutions. This theme calls on stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and community advocates to continue amplifying stories, addressing disparities, and creating spaces where every Black parent and family can be seen, heard, and supported.
Ultimately, The Movement Continues reminds us that advocacy is not a moment—it is a sustained movement that evolves with every effort to protect, uplift, and empower Black mothers, fathers, and families.