https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7975627&GUID=9D28E174-1B7A-446A-855F-5A656425DD15Legistar15https://cook-county.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7975627&GUID=9D28E174-1B7A-446A-855F-5A656425DD159D28E174-1B7A-446A-855F-5A656425DD15-2026-04-09-21-44-47Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK AND MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the month of April is National Minority Health Month, a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities and highlight the importance of improving their health while reducing health disparities; and WHEREAS, in solidarity with National Minority Health Month, the week of April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week in the United States, it is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the U.S.; amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions; center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders; provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice; and enhance community organizing on Black maternal health; and WHEREAS, this year’s theme for Black Maternal Health Week is “Rooted in Justice & Joy”, reflecting the strength and resiliencThu, 09 Apr 2026 21:44:47 GMT