Maternal Health Awareness Day – Community Screening
January 23 @ 5:30 am - 7:30 pm
In honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day (MHAD) on January 23rd, the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) is pleased to invite you to a special in-person community film screening of Black Motherhood Through the Lens, a documentary about four Black women’s experiences navigating the reproductive and maternal healthcare system from conception to postpartum.
Date and Time: Friday, January 23rd, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 42 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
Register: NJMIHIA Maternal Health Awareness Day 2026
Speakers:
· Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
· Lisa Asare, President & CEO of NJMIHIA
· Dr. Ade Osinubi, Producer and Director of “Black Motherhood Through the Lens”
NJMIHIA is committed to elevating Black maternal voices and advancing maternal health equity within our community. The discussion will explore the experiences of Black mothers – from fertility journeys and postpartum mental health to access to care and community-based supports.
Light refreshments will be available. We look forward to seeing you!
Our very best,
The NJMIHIA Team