Black Maternal Health Week Block Party
Celebrating Black motherhood. Connecting families to resources. Creating solutions together.
Presented annually by One Happy Mama
Why Rooted in Love Exists
Black mothers deserve more than conversations about disparities—they deserve solutions, support, resources and spaces that celebrate their joy.
One Happy Mama created the Rooted in Love Black Maternal Health Week Block Party to bring those things directly into the community. Each year, mothers, families, healthcare providers, advocates, community organizations and local businesses come together for an afternoon centered on maternal wellness, education, connection and celebration.
From health screenings and community resources to honest conversations, family activities, wellness experiences, food and music, Rooted in Love creates a space where Black maternal health is addressed while Black motherhood is celebrated.
Our History
What began as a vision to create a space centered on Black maternal health, community and joy has grown into one of One Happy Mama’s signature community initiatives.
For three years, Rooted in Love has brought families, community organizations, healthcare providers, advocates and supporters together during Black Maternal Health Week to learn, connect, celebrate and take action.
2024
Our first Rooted in Love Black Maternal Health Week Block Party brought our vision to life: creating a joyful, welcoming space where mothers and families could connect with resources, build community, and celebrate Black motherhood. What began as an idea rooted in love and community became the foundation for a tradition we knew we wanted to continue.
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2025
In our second year, Rooted in Love grew even bigger, bringing together hundreds of mothers, families, community partners, and supporters for a day centered on Black maternal health, education, resources, and joy. From meaningful conversations and wellness resources to baby essentials, family activities, food, and connection, the Block Party continued to show what’s possible when a community comes together to support its mamas.
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2026
Our third annual Rooted in Love brought the Block Party to Bayou Road, creating an even larger community experience centered on solutions, wellness, and Black maternal joy. With more than 20 community partners, maternal health and wellness services, family activities, four powerful panel conversations, and special guest Tatyana Ali, families had opportunities to access resources, learn, connect, and celebrate together. Our third year reminded us that addressing Black maternal health isn’t only about identifying the challenges—it’s about building solutions together and creating communities where mothers can thrive.
View 2026 RecapThe Experience
Six kinds of support, all in one afternoon, all free for families.
Health screenings, testing, wellness services and education designed to help mothers prioritize their health.
Panels and discussions bring together mothers, healthcare professionals, advocates and community voices to address maternal health honestly—and talk about solutions.
Families connect directly with organizations providing healthcare, parenting, education, financial, family and other community resources.
From chair massages and yoga to music and moments of rest, wellness includes creating space for moms to simply enjoy themselves.
Children are part of the village, too. Family activities, arts and crafts, entertainment and other experiences make Rooted in Love something families can enjoy together.
Families have opportunities to receive diapers, baby essentials and other resources that help alleviate some of the everyday costs of raising a family.
The Panels
Some of the most powerful moments at Rooted in Love happen when we sit down and have the conversations our communities deserve to hear. Our panels bring together mothers, healthcare professionals, advocates, community leaders and changemakers to move beyond awareness and toward solutions.
Tatyana Ali and Janitza Vasquez
Dr. Kelli Baquet and Brandon Dykes
Dr. Dominique Williams and Dr. Alesia Reid
Marci Clines and Kierra Daniels
Our Sponsors
Rooted in Love is possible because organizations, businesses and community leaders choose to invest in mothers and families alongside us.
Funding Partners
Sponsorship keeps the Block Party free for every family who walks through it. Let’s build the next one together.
