Black Mamas ATX

04/08/2026

Knowing your rights is the first step to reclaiming your power in the birth room. 🏛️✊🏾✨
Join us for this vital virtual session as we explore the essential tools of informed consent and personal autonomy. Moderated by Jasmine Douglas, founder of Naturally Boundless, this dynamic panel features Jamielah I. Yancey, Esq. (Jah), a litigation attorney and founder of Jah Collective who empowers women to advocate for themselves in clinical settings; Darline Turner, a physician assistant and Executive Director of the Healing Hands Community Birthing Project with over 15 years of experience transforming maternity care; and Loreal James, a birth doula and Hypnobirthing educator who centers the spiritual transformation of birth. Together, they will guide us through navigating the healthcare system with confidence, intuition, and a clear understanding of our rights.
Join us to discuss:
🔹 Clinical Rights: Understanding informed consent and what it should look like.
🔹 Provider Alignment: How to choose a provider that is culturally aligned and respectful.
🔹 Advocacy in Action: Strategies for protecting your autonomy during labor and birth.
🔹 Postpartum Protection: Ensuring your rights are upheld beyond delivery.
🔹 Building a Circle of Care: Creating the support system you deserve.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from our patient rights experts!
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04/07/2026

It takes a village, and we can’t talk about without talking about the systems that support us after baby arrives. 🕊️✨

We are honored to welcome Allysa Singer to the virtual stage! A Certified Lactation Counselor, full-spectrum doula, and Board Treasurer of Chocolate Milk Mommies, Allysa and her team in Birmingham, Alabama, are on a mission to decrease racial disparities through community-based initiatives that truly empower Black breastfeeding families. On Tuesday, April 14th, Allysa will lead a powerful workshop on building and sustaining breastfeeding support models that actually work for our communities by overcoming systemic stigmas and building intentional systems of success.

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🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Allysa!

04/06/2026

Reclamation is an act of resistance. 🏛️✊🏾✨

Join us for this profound virtual session: "Decolonizing Birth: Reclaiming Spirituality, Autonomy & Cultural Practices in Birth." Who held birth before colonization, and how do we reclaim that wisdom today? Join us on Wednesday, April 15th for a deep dive into the spiritual and cultural reclamation of birth.

This vital conversation features Klarque Denman, a student midwife and Program Coordinator at Mama Sana Vibrant Woman dedicated to culturally congruent care; Ebony Williams, a certified doula and herbalist who integrates ancestral reverence and holistic wellness into the birthing space; and Aisha Ralph (CPM, LD), a Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Taweret Midwifery LLC who champions the innate ability of birthing people to deliver with strength. Together, we are challenging medical colonization and reconnecting with the ancestral practices that empower our families. Follow Aisha's journey:
During this session, we’ll explore:

🔥 Reclaiming Wisdom: The myth of the “only safe way” and the cost of disconnection.
🔥 Spiritual Autonomy: Earthside transitions and gentle arrivals.
🔥 Ancestral Healing: Reconnecting with the nutrition and food practices of our lineage.
🔥 Resistance as Care: Identifying and resisting the appropriation and erasure of our wisdom.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from these incredible women!

04/06/2026

Storytelling is a tool for liberation. 🕊️✨🎙️

We are thrilled to announce that the legendary Ghislaine “Qi Dada” Jean is joining us in person for our Summit Launch on Saturday, April 11th!

Qi Dada is a Haitian-American Afro-spiritual storyteller and media creator known for her profound ability to translate lived experience into transformative, heart-centered art. As one half of the iconic hip-hop duo Riders Against the Storm and co-founder of Body Rock ATX, she has spent over 16 years cultivating community spaces rooted in rhythm and connection.
Most recently, she produced "Black Divas," a powerful maternal health concert now streaming on PBS. Through her company, QD Life & Media, she works to fill critical gaps in our stories—creating spaces where Black joy, depth, and authentic expression can flourish. 🏛️✨

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a visionary who is redefining how we tell the stories of our bodies and our births.

🔗 Link in bio to grab your Saturday pass and experience Qi Dada live!

04/04/2026

⏳ Early Bird Ends Tomorrow: Don’t Miss Your Moment!�

The time is now, early bird tickets for the 2026 Black Maternal Health Summit are available until tomorrow!�

We’re overjoyed to gather again for our annual Summit, themed “Rooted in Justice & Joy” (April 11–17), a space to center our stories, celebrate our power, and strengthen the community that sustains us.�

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, doula, mental health expert, community advocate, an expectant Black Mama, or someone who cares deeply about Black maternal health, we invite you to join us in a way that aligns with you:�

Choose your path:�

🌿 The Full Journey (April 11 – April 17):�Our most comprehensive experience. This hybrid pass includes the in-person Launch Event, full access to all Virtual Hub sessions, and the Friday Evening Mixer.

📍 The Austin Connection (April 11 & April 17):�Perfect for our local village. Join us for both Austin anchor events, the Saturday Launch Event (with catered lunch + childcare) and the Friday Evening Mixer at RichesArt Gallery.�

💻 The Virtual Hub (April 13 – April 17):�Join from anywhere in the world for a week of high-impact sessions on food as medicine, lactation support, mental health, reclaiming joy, and more.�

▫️ Individual Virtual Sessions:�Looking for a specific topic? Tickets for individual sessions are coming soon!�

🎟️ Secure your ticket now before prices increase tomorrow.�

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to grab your tickets today! Let’s build the future of Black maternal health together.�

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

“Living vividly from the inside out.” ✨

That is the mission of our next featured speaker, Dr. Marcelline Girlie, DNP, APRN-BC. 🌿🕊️

As a dual board-certified Family Practice & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and CEO of Vivid Minds Mental Care, Dr. Girlie brings over 20 years of expertise to our virtual stage on Tuesday, April 14th. A proud Haitian, philanthropist, and mother, she is dedicated to empowering our community with the tools to evolve mentally, physically, and spiritually through “Food as Medicine.” If you have navigated PCOS, fibroids, or perinatal mood disorders, this session offers a practical guide to healing from within.

What will you take away from her session?

🍏 Understand how nutrition impacts fertility and hormonal balance (PCOS, fibroids, cysts).
🧠 Recognize the critical connection between gut health, brain function, and mood.
🥗 Identify key nutrients like iron, omega-3s, and phytonutrients for perinatal health.
🥑 Apply practical food-as-medicine principles through healing juices and whole-food meals.
Join us to learn how to nourish your body and mind across every stage of the reproductive journey.

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🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Dr. Girlie!

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04/01/2026

“Living vividly from the inside out.” ✨

That is the mission of our next featured speaker, Dr. Marcelline Girlie, DNP, APRN-BC. 🌿🕊️

As a dual board-certified Family Practice & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and CEO of Vivid Minds Mental Care, Dr. Girlie brings over 20 years of expertise to our virtual stage on Tuesday, April 14th. A proud Haitian, philanthropist, and mother, she is dedicated to empowering our community with the tools to evolve mentally, physically, and spiritually through “Food as Medicine.” If you have navigated PCOS, fibroids, or perinatal mood disorders, this session offers a practical guide to healing from within.

What will you take away from her session?

🍏 Understand how nutrition impacts fertility and hormonal balance (PCOS, fibroids, cysts).
🧠 Recognize the critical connection between gut health, brain function, and mood.
🥗 Identify key nutrients like iron, omega-3s, and phytonutrients for perinatal health.
🥑 Apply practical food-as-medicine principles through healing juices and whole-food meals.

Join us to learn how to nourish your body and mind across every stage of the reproductive journey.
Follow her journey:

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Dr. Girlie!

03/31/2026

A little sparkle for a powerful cause. ✨🏛️

As we prepare to kick off the 2026 Black Maternal Health Summit, we’re thrilled to announce a special partnership with an Austin icon. We’ve teamed up with Scott to bring an extra layer of joy to our Summit Launch event on Saturday, April 11th!
We’re giving away two stunning, hand-selected Kendra Scott jewelry pieces to two lucky attendees.

This is our gift to those who are joining us in person to move the needle on birth justice.

How to Enter:
🎟️ Purchase a Full Summit Admission or In-Person Admission pass.
📍 Check in at KFMA Studios on Saturday, April 11th.
💎 Receive your exclusive raffle ticket at the door!

We’ll be drawing the winners live during the event. You must be present to win, so grab your seat in the room and let’s celebrate the beauty of our community together!

🔗 Secure your admission! Click the link in our bio to secure your pass and you'll be automatically entered into the drawing.

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03/30/2026

Who are you outside of the expectations of motherhood? Are you ready to come home to yourself? 💭✨🕊️

For our final day of the Virtual Series, we are making space for you. We are excited to feature Shaleka Boone, founder of The Moms Are Leaving, for a session that speaks to the heart of the maternal experience. Shaleka is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black mothers and creating sacred space for us to reconnect with our identity, dreams, and unapologetic joy.

In her powerful workshop, “Rooted in Joy, Whole in Self,” Shaleka will lead an intimate conversation on the identity erosion so many mothers experience in silence. Motherhood is a beautiful part of our story, but it isn’t the whole story. This session offers a real, honest path back to creativity and self-actualization.

Join us Friday, April 17th at 11:00 AM (CT) to:

🌱 Explore the path back to your whole self and reclaim your identity beyond the “Mom” title.

🎨 Rediscover your creativity and revisit the dreams you’ve set aside.

✨ Engage in reflective exercises designed to center YOUR path and learn to flourish within motherhood.

It’s time to stop leaving ourselves behind fully and unapologetically. Join us for this interactive session and let’s reimagine motherhood together. 🕊️🏛️

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🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Shaleka!

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03/27/2026

Big news, Austin! 📣 We are beyond honored to announce our 2026 Black Maternal Health Summit Keynote Speaker: Adrienne Sturrup, Director of Austin Public Health! 🏛️✨

Adrienne is a fierce advocate for health equity and a true champion for the families of our city. As the Director of Austin Public Health, she leads efforts to advance community-centered care with over 27 years of experience dedicated to improving health outcomes in underserved communities.

Adrienne previously served as Assistant Director of the Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, where she led key initiatives including the CLAMS policy and Equity Academy. She also serves as President of the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials (TACCHO), supporting public health leadership across the state. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and an MPA from the University of Texas at Arlington, Adrienne remains deeply passionate about advancing equitable systems of care.
Don't miss the chance to hear from one of our city’s most impactful leaders as we kick off a week of transformation!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Adrienne!

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03/27/2026

This week was World Doula Week, and as we wrap up, we want to give you more insight into not only what a doula does, but what OUR doulas accomplish here at Black Mamas ATX.

We are so grateful for our doulas and the care, advocacy, and consistency they bring to every client and family we serve at BMATX. 🤎

Sister Doulas (certified Doulas):
Aphrica Farrow
Ebony Williams
Shatoya Holiday
Jasmine Douglas

Dou-bro (& certified Postpartum Doula):
William Morrison

Wraparound Support Specialist (& certified Doula):
Khadijah Diaz

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