We aim to reclaim Black breastfeeding by celebrating and lifting up Boston’s Black breastfeeding families and their village through supportive and affirming community engagement events and spaces. We must challenge the dominant narrative by centralizing Black families with collective support to achieve equity in breastfeeding outcomes.
Our Celebration
Lifting Up Boston Families: Chocolate Milk Screening & Community Discussion
Join us on August 29th for a free screening of the documentary Chocolate Milk, which explores the racial divide in breastfeeding and seeks to understand why more black families are not breastfeeding. The screening will be followed by a an open discussion on what we can collectively do to uplift Boston's Black breastfeeding families. Local organizations will be also be present to highlight what is already being done to support Boston families. The screening will take place at the Dewitt Center & refreshments will be served. The event will be co-hosted by the Boston Association for Childbirth Education - Nursing Mothers Council. Save your seat today here!
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Centering Black Families: Understanding the Historical & Cultural Background
During Black Breastfeeding Week, stop by our support groups to learn about the historical & cultural upstream factors that have led to current breastfeeding disparities. We'll engage in discussions about the Black breastfeeding narrative, how cultural & ethnic histories inform breastfeeding decisions, popular fourth trimester traditions, and how we can challenge dominant breastfeeding narratives to achieve breastfeeding equity. Want to host a discussion at one of your events? Email us to receive a toolkit that can help guide your discussion! |
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Challenging Dominant Narratives: Photography & Storytelling Project
We are using photography & storytelling to challenge dominant narratives in the breastfeeding community and we need your help! If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in this important work by being photographed with their breastfed baby, please reach out to bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org.or 617-414-3674 to schedule your photo shoot! |
National Celebration
The World is Yours: Imagine, Innovate, Liberate
This year's national campaign is focused on bringing innovation and creativity to the black breastfeeding experience. Their end game: liberation! Freedom from systemic racism, historical trauma and cultural barriers as we envision and design a new shared future for black mothers and babies. This is Black Breastfeeding 2.0 and the world is yours. Learn more on their Facebook page.
This year's national campaign is focused on bringing innovation and creativity to the black breastfeeding experience. Their end game: liberation! Freedom from systemic racism, historical trauma and cultural barriers as we envision and design a new shared future for black mothers and babies. This is Black Breastfeeding 2.0 and the world is yours. Learn more on their Facebook page.
