Pregnancy related maternal deaths in the United States are higher among Black women. Economics and social conditions prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having fair opportunities for economic, physical, and emotional health. Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed April 11–17 as Black Maternal Health Week in Minnesota to bring attention and action in improving Black maternal health. mn.gov/governor/assets/04.11.22 Black Maternal Health Week Signed_tcm1055-524652.pdf #BMHW22