Black Maternal Health Week

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0379 Black Maternal Health Week On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, and seconded by Commissioner John Wiley Price, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: April 7, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: 0000 Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Dallas County Commissioners Court, do hereby proclaim April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Dallas County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we celebrate the progress made, honor the voices of those who continue to advocate for change, and reaffirm—through collaboration, compassion, and action—that the health and wellbeing of all mothers is a shared community priority and a moral imperative. Thank you, Black Mothers Matter Alliance, for spearheading this important week around the country.