Steps Toward Birth Equity: A Motherhood Memorial Walk

Schedule

Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 am to 04:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Centennial Park | Nashville, TN

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A 1K walk for birth equity—raising awareness, honoring the mothers we’ve lost, and standing together for safer, just births for all.
About this Event

Join us for a meaningful community walk as we honor the mothers lost during the perinatal period, raise awareness of maternal health disparities, and advocate for safer, more equitable births.

This walk is a moment to reflect, remember, and take action. Bring your family, friends, and community as we move together in solidarity for Black maternal health.

Share the names of loved ones you want to honor: Submit here

Tickets are free and available through Eventbrite. Reserve your spot today and help us amplify the voices of mothers who deserve recognition, respect, and care.

This event is part of Black Maternal Health Week 2026 – Nashville and is organized by The Melanated Birth Collective Nashville.

Learn more about The Collective here.


Agenda
What to Expect

Info: A reflective and community-oriented safe-space honoring mothers who died during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. Feel free to bring a photo of your loved one.


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Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, United States

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