2025 Black Maternal Health Week: Family Day

Join us at Center City Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. as we honor Black Maternal Health Week with an interactive health fair promoting access to maternal health resources, education, and an extended village of support. Activities include a one-mile walk, a communal activity exploring why we walk for Black maternal health, and alternative body movements for all family members.

Interactive Health Fair activities include:

• Live DJ
• Raffles
• Dancing for Birth class
• Photo opportunity
• Storytelling recordings

Registration is not required but helps with planning. T-shirts will be available for the first 300 individuals who register.

Yes! We welcome groups and encourage you to wear team-identifying clothes or accessories to enhance the experience. Matching t-shirts, feather boas, or fancy hats, the possibilities are endless.

Are you a business or organization who would like to present your agency to an engaged community of individuals dedicated to supporting Black maternal health? We want you here to ensure the success of family day! Click here to register as a vendor.

We welcome you to join us for a day of community organizing & family bonding! You may sign up to volunteer here.

The City of Greensboro shared: "Beginning Monday, February 24, North Davie Street will be closed from East Friendly Avenue to Abe Brenner Place from 9 am to 4 pm until Friday, March 28, due to sidewalk streetscape work along North Davie Street. Motorists should expect delays around the work area and use alternate routes." See the city news from February 21, 2025 - North Davie Street Closure Begins February 24.

• Deck parking is free from 3 am to 9 pm on weekends.
• Special Event Rates: Be aware, deck pricing may change for downtown events, including those at the Tanger Center. See the Special Events Policy for details.
• For more information on parking in Greensboro, visit greensboro-nc.gov/departments/transportation/parking/downtown-parking

This event is made possible by partnerships with:

• NC Black Alliance
• Guilford County Schools
• NCAT Pathway 2 Human Lactation Training Program
• TCC Community Health Foundation
• Greensboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Info: at the Pavillion

Info: Join us for a 1-mile walk or participate in an aerobic-style workout led by Coach T of ChairOne Fitness, ideal for people with stiff joints or limited mobility.

Info: Explore local resources while enjoying a live DJ, raffles, and community.

Info: YeyeDandara of DancinRN will offer classes to groups of new and to-be moms, parents, and partners. Doulas and other birth professionals are also welcome.

Info: Share your maternal experience in an audio recording.

Info: Sign up to participate in a photo project celebrating Black motherhood and the breastfeeding experience. Professional photos will be used in a media campaign and shared with participants after the event. Stay tuned for more details and registration.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Center City Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc., 200 North Elm Street, Greensboro, United States