Black led/Black Focused social justice nonprofit working to address the inequities in Black Maternal and infant so Black families can thrive.

East Orange, New Jersey
Joined August 2018
I'm raising money for the family Jenayah Nelums who tragically passed away after complications from childbirth. Read more about her store on the GoFundMe. We have set a fundraising goal of 25K gf.me/u/zgtjdz LIKE, SHARE, DONATE
Today is Black Maternal & Environmental Health Day! Join us TONIGHT at 6PM ET for our Virtual Panel “Protecting Our Wombs: The First Environment” featuring some of the nation's top experts. Register at bit.ly/bmehday25. #BMEHDay
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Did you know that Black women living near petrochemical plants face higher risks of pregnancy complications? The pollution from these facilities which are largely found in Black communities can lead to preterm births and low birth weights. #BMEHDay
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Lead exposure is a serious threat to the health of pregnant Black women and their babies. It can result in low birth weight, preterm birth, and long-term developmental issues. #BMEHDay #LeadFreeUSA
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Black women often live in communities with limited access to healthy food, green spaces, and other resources that support wellness. This contributes to maternal health disparities. We must invest in Black neighborhoods to promote health equity. #BMEHDay
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We want to let 🫵🏽 know that we are hosting an infant feeding workshop for our men/partners with our brothers from @melanteddaddy on 🟣 Saturday June 29th 2024 from 🟣 10:00am - 12:00pm 🟣 at Seminary Baptist Church Registration 🔗: forms.gle/sovtPjfaXGwKfLZu5
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Hey Sistah! Join us next Thursday June 20th 2024 as we discuss the beautiful struggle of breastfeeding at Elmwood Park (weather permitting)! Registration 🔗:perinatalequity.as.me/SWB
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TONIGHT 🚨 Dads in Newark, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Paterson FREE infant feeding workshop ⁠ 🟣 May 29th 2024 6:00pm-7:30pm (Virtual)⁠ 🟣 June 8th 2024 10am-11:30am (Virtual) ⁠ 🟣 June 15th 2024 10am-12pm (In-person)⁠ Registration Link 🔗:⁠l8r.it/z80T⁠ ⁠
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Calling all dads in Newark, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Paterson we are proud to host our FREE infant feeding workshop TOMORROW TONIGHT!⁠ ⁠ Registration Link 🔗:forms.gle/GHt1bDYZ6SCUYmMx6⁠ ⁠
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Hey Mama! Do you have questions about Paid Family Leave, Maternity Benefits, and Temporary Disability? Not sure how to get questions answered? Find virtual workshops on: ⁠ 🟣 May 14th ⁠ 🟣 May 21st ⁠ 🟣 May 28th ⁠ Registration 🔗:us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…⁠ ⁠
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Do you have questions about Paid Family Leave, Maternity Benefits, and Temporary Disability? Not sure how to get questions answered? Find virtual workshops on: ⁠ 🟣 May 14th ⁠ 🟣 May 21st ⁠ 🟣 May 28th ⁠⁠ Registration 🔗:us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…⁠ ⁠
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Call all dads and partners in Newark, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Paterson we are proud to host our FREE infant feeding workshop TONIGHT! Registration Link 🔗:forms.gle/GHt1bDYZ6SCUYmMx6
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Call all dads and partners in Newark, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Paterson we are proud to host our FREE infant feeding workshop TOMORROW TONIGHT! Registration Link 🔗:forms.gle/GHt1bDYZ6SCUYmMx6
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FREE infant feeding workshop for our Brothas and Partners! Calling all dads and partners from Elizabeth, Paterson, Plainfield, and Newark! Class led by our partners at Melanated Daddy! ⁠ Registration Link 🔗: forms.gle/QLsG9g8Ndx2Yptsu7⁠ #parenting #fathers
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Hey Sistah! It's that time of month again, and we can't wait to see you! Join us for our monthly meet up, this Thursday. Registration Link🔗:perinatalequity.org/event/si… #SWBMeetup #lactation #breastfeed #breastfed #liquidgold #blackgirlmagic #perinatalequity #sistahswhobreastfeed
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Today is Black Maternal & Environmental Health Day! Join us TONIGHT at 6PM ET for our Virtual Kick-Off Panel featuring some of the nation's most prolific experts. Register at l8r.it/2JJp.
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Tomorrow is #BMEHDay! Let's emphasize collaboration to tackle environmental injustice & #BlackMaternalHealth disparities. We need advocates, healthcare providers, policymakers & community orgs working together. Learn more at bit.ly/bmehday #EnvironmentalJustice
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Hey Family, we are hosting infant feeding workshops for Father and Partners with our brothers from @melanateddaddy. We are excited to announce this partnership and look forward to seeing YOU there! ⁠ Registration Link 🔗:tinyurl.com/FatherPartnerBF⁠ ⁠
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Reducing exposure to toxins & access to clean air, water, & healthy food can lower the risk of adverse maternal health outcomes among Black women. Join us for #BMEHDay 4/4/24. Learn more at bit.ly/bmehday. #BlackMaternalHealth #EnvironmentalJustice
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Hey mamas! @EquityPerinatal and @youngiftedgreen are teaming up to raise awareness. Lack of quality healthcare , prenatal care & exposure to environmental hazards contribute to higher rates of maternal mortality & morbidity among Black women- 3x higher than white women.
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Hey mamas! @EquityPerinatal and @youngiftedgreen are teaming up to raise awareness. Join us and learn more at bit.ly/bmehday on 4/4/24. Let's support #BlackMaternalHealth and work towards a healthier future for all. See you there! 🌎💚
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