In Her Honor brings stories of Black mothers lost to maternal mortality to Detroit

By: Martin Slagter

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 1,107

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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A national art movement is in Detroit this week, calling attention to the maternal health crisis Black women face by honoring those who have lost their lives to pregnancy-related complications.

On Aug. 26-28, Detroit’s Mothering Justice and the national ARIAH Foundation will host In Her Honor, a series of events including a film screening, gala and art exhibition. In Her Honor aims to shine a light on the fact that Black women …

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