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
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Black Breastfeeding Week Proclamation
It is with great pride that we announce that Mayor Kim Janey signed a proclamation for Black Breastfeeding Week for the city of Boston. This landmark Proclamation was released on Wednesday morning, August 25th, 2021. Congratulations to the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition's Black Breastfeeding Week Committee for your dedication! |
UPLIFT The CAN 2021 Black Breastfeeding Week Panel
Join us for the 2021 Black Breastfeeding Week CAN community discussion on the historical context of black breastfeeding week and on what reclaiming black breastfeeding looks like. On August 24th at 2pm, the Black Breastfeeding Week committee will co-facilitate the virtual Uplift CAN Tuesday panel highlighting the 2021 Black Breastfeeding Week theme and sharing stories of breastfeeding and the greater community at large. Click here to register for the Tuesday event!
2021 Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration with Special Guest - Representative Liz Miranda
Join us on Wednesday, August 25th at 5:30pm to celebrate 2021 Black Breastfeeding Week with special guest Representative Liz Miranda. This open community meeting will include opportunities to celebrate, honor, and embrace community breastfeeding and wellness. Learn more about events hosted by the Black Breastfeeding Week Committee happening throughout the week. Click here to register.
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Mattapan Square Farmer's Market Baby Cafe
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Family Yoga at Virtual Baby Cafe
Join us at the Codman Square Health Center Baby Cafe for some relaxing virtual family yoga! This event will be held on Monday, August 30th from 5p-7p with Tiffany Mangum of Trupeace Wellness Collective, who 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 virtual family yoga! This event will be held on Monday, August 30th from 5p-7p with Tiffany Mangum of Trupeace Wellness Collective, who will be guiding us through the yoga session. All ability and age ranges are welcomed! Click here to register.
Virtual March and Drumming Circle
Join us in celebration of 2021 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 2021 Black Breastfeeding Week. Families are welcome! Register Here
Join us in celebration of 2021 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 2021 Black Breastfeeding Week. Families are welcome! Register Here
Virtual Family Paint Night
Join us on Tuesday August 24th and 31st from 6p-8pm 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." Register Here
Join us on Tuesday August 24th and 31st from 6p-8pm 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." Register Here
2021 Black Breastfeeding Week Silent Auction Piece by ZNT Arts
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Silent Auction - August 23rd-31st
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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 in honor of last year's Black Breastfeeding Week. Do you have a breastfeeding story you’d like to share? We are continuing to collect stories and invite you to share yours here. |
National Celebration
2021 Black Breastfeeding Week: The Big Pause: Collective Rest for Collective Power
This year's national campaign is focused on the question "how can we collectively pause together, what that means for us as a community...and how that will lead to collective power." -Kiddada Green, Black Breastfeeding Week Co-Founder. Learn more about why Breastfeeding is important HERE. Learn more on their Facebook page.
This year's national campaign is focused on the question "how can we collectively pause together, what that means for us as a community...and how that will lead to collective power." -Kiddada Green, Black Breastfeeding Week Co-Founder. Learn more about why Breastfeeding is important HERE. Learn more on their Facebook page.
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