MOMentum Park "where moms come first and every moment matters"
MOMentum Park "where moms come first and every moment matters"
“Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect, and make everyone else deal with you the same way.”
– Nikki Giovanni
“Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” — Toni Morrison
“A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” ― Maya Angelou
“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.” — Diana Ross
You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.” — Serena Williams
“It was when I realized I needed to stop trying to be somebody else and be myself, I actually started to own, accept and
love what I had.” – Tracee Ellis Ross
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” ― Angela Davis
“Embrace what makes you unique, even if it makes others uncomfortable. I didn’t have to become perfect because I’ve learned throughout my journey that perfection is the enemy of greatness.” – Janelle Monae
“I don’t have any time to stay up all night worrying about what someone who doesn’t love me has to say about me.”
— Viola Davis
“Don’t wait around for other people to be happy for you. Any Happiness you get you’ve got to make yourself.”– Alice Walker
“If you prioritize yourself, you are going to save yourself.” – Gabrielle Union
“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.” — Audre Lorde
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”
— Maya Angelou
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ― Maya Angelou
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama
Black Maternal Health Week is an annual campaign in the United States aimed at raising awareness about the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. It usually occurs in April and involves various events, discussions, and initiatives focused on addressing the systemic issues contributing to these disparities and advocating for improved healthcare access and outcomes for Black mothers.
Black Maternal Health Week typically includes activities such as panel discussions, social media campaigns, community events, and advocacy efforts to promote policies that support Black maternal health. It serves as a platform for amplifying the voices of Black women and highlighting the need for equitable and culturally competent maternal healthcare services.
Momentum Park's virtual event celebrating moms is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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At Momentum Park, we're proud to celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) 2024, a global occasion to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and the many other achievements of women. This year's theme, "Invest in women:Accelerate progress" resonates deeply with our values and mission. Join us in honoring the remarkable contributions of women around the world and within our own community.
We reach moms, their babies and families exactly where they are thanks to our integration of medicine, public health and TECHNOLOGY. With your generous support, we can grow stronger, healthier, thriving moms and babies across the nation and solve the US Maternal and Infant Mortality/Morbidity Crisis.
The US has the highest rates of maternal & infant mortality (compared to peer nations). Longstanding racial & ethnic disparities are profound and disproportionately impact marginalized communities of color and populations receiving Medicaid benefits.
MOMentum Park "where moms come first and every moment matters" integrates medicine, public health, advocacy and TECHNOLOGY to solve the US Maternal and Infant Mortality/Morbidity crisis. We advance EQUITY & JUSTICE through TECH enabled education & programs directing resources & efforts to the highest impacted communities.
Our innovative team of physicians, public health leaders, and TECH innovators are committed to optimizing the health, lives and wellbeing of moms to be and their babies. We transform our passion into purpose through synergistic and impactful partnerships.
Momentum Park supports diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Our employees, contractors, populations served, and partners represent diverse backgrounds all aligned with our mission to advance justice and equity in pregnancy and birth outcomes.
We embrace the tenets of trust-based philanthropy into practice, including the belief that people who are closest to the experience of race, class, and gender injustice are best suited to devise solutions to counter it. Therefore, our internal teams predominately represent the populations we serve. We promote a welcoming, anti-racist and harassment free work-environment that supports mental health, well-being and work-life balance emphasizing self-care, dignity and respect.
Advancing racial justice and birth equity requires multiple invested stakeholders. To this regard, we welcome partnerships with all persons, organizations and entities of varying races, gender, age, sexual orientation, ability/disability, religion, marital & parental status, socioeconomic and veteran status.
Momentum Park recognizes that Black History Month is not just a once-a-year event but a daily acknowledgment of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Black community. In light of the pressing issues affecting Black individuals and communities, we are committed to fostering awareness, understanding, and action year-round.
Dr. Martin Luther King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, had a central theme throughout expressing the importance of equality. Maternal and infant mortality rates among Black mothers and babies continue to be alarmingly high, reflecting deep-seated disparities in healthcare access and quality.
Momentum Park strives towards a future where every Black mother and baby has the opportunity to thrive. Where black children will put out their first birthday candles and many more. Let us honor the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black individuals while working tirelessly to ensure that the health and well-being of moms-to-be and babies are prioritized and protected. Together, let's make every month Black History Month by actively working towards health equity for all.
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On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) ruling on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe V. Wade. The decision will have a longstanding impact on the rights of women to choose when, if and how to start and/or expand their families. Lower income, rural and women of color will undoubtedly be most impacted by the decision.
The SCOTUS landmark decision represents another systemic barrier impacting women’s health and perpetuating racial & ethnic disparities. We at MOMentum Park, “where moms come first and every moment matters,” will ALWAYS advocate for the rights of all women to make the best decisions for their individual circumstances in partnership with their trusted healthcare providers and chosen “friends and family”.
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