Black Birth Matters

#BlackBirthMatters is a conference that centers the black birthing experience. Black birth experiences will be centered.

#BlackBirthMatters is a one-day convergence of conversation, film, and art on the issues at the intersections of birth justice and racial justice. Tickets are $30 ($25 early bird), $20 for students,and sliding scale is available. Proceeds go towards Birthmark's free birth doula program. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blackbirthmatters-tickets-26354040645

03/26/2026

15yrs and counting!!

03/02/2026

Black Birth Matters is proud to have been providing a supportive environment and advocating for the various challenges faced by Black families for 10 years. Join us for our 10 year anniversary celebration in the fall of this year on October 23rd and 24th!

Black Birth Matters: Shreveport will be held on May 23, 2026. If you enjoyed or missed our last event, Black Birth Matters 2.0, make sure to save the date!

We are grateful for all of our sponsors, no matter the level. All sponsors directly contribute to the cultivation of a space that allows the voices of black families to be heard. To join our mission, you can find our BBM Sponsorship Form in our linktree in our bio.

01/26/2026

From our stories, we build new systems💪🏾
Thank you to every birth worker, community member, elder, and visionary who showed up with truth, care, and courage🧡 Deep gratitude to New Wine Fellowship for holding space for this gathering and to everyone who made ✨Black Birth Matters 2.0 ✨possible!

Black Birth Matters 2.0: Let’s Go Home🌱

01/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared truth, and laughed with us at
✨Black Birth Matters 2.0✨
Special thanks to the catering team for nourishing our community in LaPlace, & to New Wine Fellowship Center for hosting us!
Let’s go home, see you next year🧡🌿

01/23/2026

🖤✨ Black Maternal Health Weekend is HERE! ✨🖤
January 23–25, 2026 — and yes, you want to be outside for this.

Three days.
Three cities.
One powerful return to ourselves, our stories, and our people.

🩺 FRIDAY | Baton Rouge
Black Maternal Health Roundtable Hosted by
Real talk. Real solutions. Real community.
🕛 12 PM
📍 Beignet Baton Rouge
#. 🌿☕ SATURDAY | LaPlace
Black Birth Matters 2.0: Let’s Go Home
From our stories, we build new systems.
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
📍 New Wine Fellowship

🌿☕ SUNDAY | New Orleans
Our Lineage: Tour & Tea
History, walking, tea, and connection—say less.
🕝 2:30 PM
📍 Backatown Coffee Parlour

This weekend is for birth workers, mamas, aunties, advocates, healers, healthcare folks, and community members who believe Black families deserve safety, dignity, and joy.

✨ COME FOR ONE. STAY FOR ALL. ✨
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🖤 Pull up ready to build, heal, and vibe

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01/19/2026

🔔Good food🔔Real talk🔔Community Care.

2026 Black Birth Matters Summit is calling☎️

Bring a friend & Come Home🌱🤎

Sign up on Eventbrite📲link in bio!

01/17/2026

✨ Black Birth Matters 2.0 ✨
This year, we are gathering with purpose, beauty, and power.

Join us as we center the voices and leadership of:
• Akeisha Cherry – Doula, Birth Advocate & Founder of The Doula Sistah, serving as Host & Moderator
• Portia L. Williams, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC – Our Keynote, bringing wisdom from the frontlines of care
• Gabrielle Jones – Offering our Maternal Address with truth, tenderness, and vision

Black Birth Matters 2.0 is more than a summit—it’s a homecoming. A space to learn, heal, strategize, and build new systems from our stories.

🎟️ Donation-based tickets ensure this experience remains accessible to our community.
🍽️ Good food, good energy, and good people—because nourishment is part of the movement.

Come be in the room where care meets culture and community becomes action. 🖤