Black Maternal Mental Health Week is a nationwide reminder that too many mothers suffer in silence.

San Antonio Metro Health hopes to change that with "Rooted in Legacy: Connecting Families to Black Maternal Mental Health Resources," a free community event taking place this Friday at the Claude Black Community Center.

Sign up The gathering will bring together healthcare providers, doulas, mental health professionals and other advocates to support Black mothers, a group that continues to face disproportionate maternal health challenges.