Our Celebration
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.
Virtual Family Paint Night:
Join us every Tuesday evening in August from 5:30-6:30pm for a virtual family paint night. As we gather we will be surrounded by our community and family members and music. We will highlight the work and artistry of children, youth, and families. Let's talk, and paint, and discuss "How breastfeeding makes you feel." Sign up for more information HERE. Register for our Virtual Paint Night HERE.
Join us every Tuesday evening in August from 5:30-6:30pm for a virtual family paint night. As we gather we will be surrounded by our community and family members and music. We will highlight the work and artistry of children, youth, and families. Let's talk, and paint, and discuss "How breastfeeding makes you feel." Sign up for more information HERE. Register for our Virtual Paint Night HERE.
Supporting and Uniting our Diverse Heritage: Scholar Support Night Community Meeting for Black Breastfeeding Week
Join us on Monday, August 24th at 6:00pm to launch Black Breastfeeding Week with special guest, Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell! This open community meeting during Scholar Support Night will include opportunities to share, embrace and reclaim the diverse cultural heritage that contributes to community wellness and breastfeeding. Learn new wellness practices, connect to mentors and community. Click here to register for this intimate conversation.
Join us on Monday, August 24th at 6:00pm to launch Black Breastfeeding Week with special guest, Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell! This open community meeting during Scholar Support Night will include opportunities to share, embrace and reclaim the diverse cultural heritage that contributes to community wellness and breastfeeding. Learn new wellness practices, connect to mentors and community. Click here to register for this intimate conversation.
UPLIFT The CAN 2020 Black Breastfeeding Week Event
Join us for the 2020 BBW CAN community discussion on the historical context of black breastfeeding week and on what reclaiming black breastfeeding looks like. On August 25th at 2pm, the BBW committee will co-facilitate the virtual Uplift CAN Tuesday meetup highlighting the 2020 Black Breastfeeding Week theme and sharing community resources that promote family and peer support including the baby cafe, celebratory events, breastfeeding warm-line. Click here to register for the Tuesday event!
Join us for the 2020 BBW CAN community discussion on the historical context of black breastfeeding week and on what reclaiming black breastfeeding looks like. On August 25th at 2pm, the BBW committee will co-facilitate the virtual Uplift CAN Tuesday meetup highlighting the 2020 Black Breastfeeding Week theme and sharing community resources that promote family and peer support including the baby cafe, celebratory events, breastfeeding warm-line. Click here to register for the Tuesday event!
Family Yoga at Virtual Baby Cafe
Join us at the Codman Square Health Center Baby Cafe for some relaxing family yoga! This event will be held on Wednesday, August 26th at 2:15pm. Tiffany Mangum of Trupeace Wellness Collective will be guiding us through the yoga session. All ability and age ranges are welcomed! Click here to register.
Join us at the Codman Square Health Center Baby Cafe for some relaxing family yoga! This event will be held on Wednesday, August 26th at 2:15pm. Tiffany Mangum of Trupeace Wellness Collective will be guiding us through the yoga session. All ability and age ranges are welcomed! Click here to register.
PROCLAMATION DAY! Springfield MA
Join Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness and the Breastfeeding Community Action Circle Collaboration on August 26th at 11am for a LIFT EVERY BABY and to CELEBRATE BLACK BREASTFEEDING WEEK with the City of Springfield Proclamation and commitment to REVIVE, RESTORE and RECLAIM Black Breastfeeding..
Join the watch party live!
Instagram Live: @LOVEH2HBEAT
Facebook Live: @BLACKBREASTFEEDINGWEEK
Join Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness and the Breastfeeding Community Action Circle Collaboration on August 26th at 11am for a LIFT EVERY BABY and to CELEBRATE BLACK BREASTFEEDING WEEK with the City of Springfield Proclamation and commitment to REVIVE, RESTORE and RECLAIM Black Breastfeeding..
Join the watch party live!
Instagram Live: @LOVEH2HBEAT
Facebook Live: @BLACKBREASTFEEDINGWEEK
Virtual March and Drumming CIrcle
Join us in celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week on August 31st from 10am - 12pm! Jah Jah Drummers have become well known for their dedication to keeping alive the Art of African drummology in the Boston area. They will demonstrate and teach the art of drumming. To end a week of uplifting events, join us for a virtual march and drumming circle to celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week. Families are welcomed! Click here to register for the online event.
Join us in celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week on August 31st from 10am - 12pm! Jah Jah Drummers have become well known for their dedication to keeping alive the Art of African drummology in the Boston area. They will demonstrate and teach the art of drumming. To end a week of uplifting events, join us for a virtual march and drumming circle to celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week. Families are welcomed! Click here to register for the online event.
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Virtual Breastfeeding Support Groups
Join the Codman Square Baby Cafe for Virtual Family Yoga on Wednesday, August 26th from 2-4pm. Register here. Visit our virtual our support groups to learn about how we've adapted our model to serve communities during this critical time. Engage in discussions about the Black breastfeeding narrative, cultural heritage and traditions, and how we can challenge dominant breastfeeding narratives to achieve breastfeeding equity. |
Reclaiming our Stories
Take a moment to read about the breastfeeding journeys of five amazing mothers. DommiesBlessed interviewed and documented these narratives to reclaim our shared story and in honor of Black Breastfeeding Week 2020.
Take a moment to read about the breastfeeding journeys of five amazing mothers. DommiesBlessed interviewed and documented these narratives to reclaim our shared story and in honor of Black Breastfeeding Week 2020.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS:
Silent Art Auction August 25-31st
Details will be updated soon!
National Celebration
Black Breastfeeding Week: Revive. Restore. Reclaim!
This year's national campaign is focused on reviving our communities, restoring our communities and reclaiming black breastfeeding experiences and narratives. We are addressing systemic racism, historical trauma, and cultural barriers that limit breastfeeding success. Learn more about why Breastfeeding is important HERE. Learn more on their Facebook page.
This year's national campaign is focused on reviving our communities, restoring our communities and reclaiming black breastfeeding experiences and narratives. We are addressing systemic racism, historical trauma, and cultural barriers that limit breastfeeding success. Learn more about why Breastfeeding is important HERE. Learn more on their Facebook page.
