Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
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Overview
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of August 25-31, 2026, as Black Breastfeeding Week. It highlights the disparities in breastfeeding rates and infant mortality between Black and White mothers in states like North Carolina, where Black babies experience significantly higher mortality rates. The resolution emphasizes the need to address systemic racism and its impact on Black families’ ability to achieve breastfeeding goals, and calls for congressional support of policies that improve maternal and infant health outcomes within Black communities.
Key provisions
- Designates August 25-31 as Black Breastfeeding Week in 2026.
- Recognizes systemic racism as a barrier to breastfeeding for Black women.
- Acknowledges disparities in breastfeeding initiation and outcomes between Black and White mothers.
- Highlights the link between low breastfeeding rates and high infant mortality rates.
- Calls for policies supporting affordable healthcare, paid parental leave, and safe spaces for breastfeeding mothers.
- Encourages Congress to address broader issues of racial equity, including housing, transportation, food security, and criminal justice reform.
Who is affected
- Black mothers and infants
- Black communities
- Healthcare providers
- Policymakers
- Federal public health officials
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