In honor of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11â17), The Bump partnered with Elaine Welterothâs birthFUND to host âMotherhood Unfiltered: Real Conversations, Real Powerâ â an intimate gathering focused on elevating Black maternal voices and sparking meaningful dialogue around systemic change in healthcare.
Held April 10 at the Chief Clubhouse in New York City, the evening brought together leading changemakers including journalist and birthFUND founder Elaine Welteroth, CNN anchor Abby Phillip, and physician and advocate Dr. UchĂ© Blackstock. Moderated by The Bumpâs Head of Marketing and Content, Jen Lee Hayes, the panel delivered a raw and inspiring conversation on reclaiming the narrative of Black motherhood, building community, and advancing equitable care.
The room was filled with powerful voices and supporters of maternal health equity, including actress and singer Naturi Naughton and media personality Eboni K. Williams.
In celebration of birthFUNDâs one-year anniversary, The Bump announced a $10,000 donation to help expand access to midwifery care and further support Black birthing people.
The event underscored the power of real conversations, community-driven advocacy, and intentional investment in maternal health solutions that center and protect Black mothers.
