In this powerful conversation, Full Circle welcomes leaders from the Sacramento Valley Section of the National Council of Negro Women to discuss the urgent need for awareness, advocacy, and action during Black Maternal Health Week.

Observed nationally from April 11–17, Black Maternal Health Week was founded to bring attention to the disparities impacting Black mothers in the United States and to uplift community-driven solutions that center dignity, safety, and equity in care.

This episode explores the upcoming 5th Annual Black Maternal Health Symposium, taking place April 14 in Sacramento. Designed for pregnant individuals and new parents, healthcare and advocacy professionals, birth workers, community advocates, and students focused on maternal and infant health, the symposium creates space for education, dialogue, and collective action.

The conversation also highlights the Black Baby Doll Drive, an initiative with a goal of collecting 1,000 dolls for children in foster care and community support programs. The discussion goes beyond donation—exploring how representation impacts self-esteem and identity, and how a doll can serve as emotional support for children navigating difficult transitions.

Listeners are invited to attend the event, donate, and become part of a larger movement working toward birth equity and community care.

Event Details:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
10:30am – 2:30pm
South Sacramento Christian Center
7710 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento

Donation Drop-Off:
9:00am – 4:00pm

Register, attend, or donate online to support the drive.