# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PUSH: Black Mamas Changing the Culture of Birth- April 15 & 16, 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the joy and resilience of Black mothers and families as we honor the 10th anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week!About this EventThe Oregon Health Authority honors Black Maternal Health Week 2026 through partnership with Black Futures for Perinatal Health and Beirut Wedding: World Theatre Project to Present a Groundbreaking Theatrical Production on the Maternal Health Crisis and Black Mothers’ Voices for Healing.This 45‑minute theatrical collage brings forward the lived experiences of Black doulas, midwives, public health professionals, birthing people, and community healers. Through humor, truth-telling, and powerful storytelling, PUSH examines the impacts of systemic racism in maternal health—and celebrates the joy and resilience of Black mothers and families.We are offering two distinct showtimes to accommodate varying schedules.This production is made possible through funding from three OHA Employee Resources Groups (Black, African, and African American ERG; Healthy Families ERG; and the People of Color ERG), Oregon Family and Child Health, and the Office of the State Public Health Director.By blending storytelling, lived experiences, and advocacy, the theatrical collage will serve as both an artistic expression and a call to action for equitable maternal health care.Performance DetailsWednesday April 15th :6:00 PM: Doors open6:30 PM: Seating7 PM - 7:45 PM: Performance7:45 PM- 8:30 PM: Q&A with director, performers, and sponsorsThursday April 16th:10:30 AM: Doors open11:00 AM: Seating11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Performance12:30 PM-12:50 PM: Break12:50 PM-2:00 PM: Lunch and Learn: Panel discussion with community partners
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/push-black-mamas-changing-the-culture-of-birth-april-15-and-16-2026/100001984899701439
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Art, Business, Entertainment, Theatre, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Alberta Abbey
- **lat**: 45.55889860000001
- **long**: -122.6639037
- **full address**: Alberta Abbey, 126 Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PUSH: Black Mamas Changing the Culture of Birth- April 15 & 16, 2026 being held?
  - **A:** PUSH: Black Mamas Changing the Culture of Birth- April 15 & 16, 2026 takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Alberta Abbey, 126 Northeast Alberta Street, Portland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing PUSH: Black Mamas Changing the Culture of Birth- April 15 & 16, 2026?
  - **A:** PUSH: Black Mamas Changing the Culture of Birth- April 15 & 16, 2026 is organized by Oregon Health Authority.

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