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The ARIAH Foundation was created in 2019 in response to the loss of Shamony Makeba Gibson who passed away due to complications associated with giving birth.

ARIAH utilizes art & healing as conduits for the prevention of reproductive trauma, loss & death

09/03/2025

Peace & Blessings to everyone, we would like to invite you to our event, Every Baby Counts on Saturday September 13th to raise awareness on the infant mortality rate in Jamaica/ St. Albans which is the highest in all of Queens at 7.3 deaths out of 1,000 births. We will be hosting an awareness walk around Baisley Pond Park and conducting a ceremony of remembrance which will include a butterfly release for the infants lost in the community at Mother Garden within the park. We would love for you to join us on this powerful movement and would also appreciate your support in spreading the word. Below are additional details:

Date: Saturday September 13, 2025

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Starting location: Guy R. Brewer & Foch Blvd (in front of the NYCHA Baisley Park Houses)

Ending location: Mother Garden within Baisley Pond Park

First 20 community members to register will receive a gift card!

Link is in our stories or

REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/EveryBabyCounts2025

08/28/2025

As we continue honoring National Breastfeeding Month, we turn our attention to the history of forced wet nursing. This practice was a form of exploitation, and its legacy continues to shape the Black maternal health crisis today. Confronting and naming this history is a vital step toward justice and healing ❤️🖤💚

08/15/2025

This August is National Breast feeding month, and we’d like to shed light on the historical context with a focus on how systemic racism, generational trauma, and colonial policies have shaped—and disrupted Black and Indigenous feeding traditions. From the forced wet nursing of enslaved Black women to the removal of Indigenous children from their families, these histories continue to impact maternal and infant health today. Breastfeeding is more than nourishment—it’s an act of reclamation, healing, and resistance. This month we honor the wisdom of our ancestors & the work of the community birth workers fighting to restore our traditions.

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08/07/2025

Today we wanted to take a moment to highlight Indigenous Milk Medicine Week — a powerful celebration centering Indigenous lactation, healing, and community. 🌿✨ Tap into the wisdom, the stories, and the movement.

Read our full post to learn more, give a follow, and head to their website for a full list of online events kicking off tomorrow—Asé!
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07/25/2025

Today we honor the power, resilience, and brilliance of Black nurses.
As Black Nurses Week begins, we uplift the trailblazers who’ve paved the way—and the next generation of leaders continuing to push the boundaries of care, equity, and justice in healthcare.

Black nurses, especially in maternal and reproductive health, bring more than medical expertise—they bring cultural wisdom, lived experience, and the trust our communities deserve. Their presence is not just valuable—it’s vital to a system that too often fails us.

07/18/2025

Support cinema 🎥🎞️ for liberation! Join us this July 31st-Aug 3rd in person in Philadelphia or online around the globe for four days of groundbreaking films from Black, Brown and Indigenous artists. & I will be there in person on the 3rd for the screening of Listen To Me Directed by Stephanie Etienne & Kanika Harris. Check out the full schedule & get tickets to individual screenings or an all access pass: blackstartfest.org/festival

Get 15% off tickets to this film using code: motherhood15

Check our Ig stories for the link & be sure to turn on post notifications so you can stay updated. Peace ☮️

07/12/2025

On World Population Day, we reflect on the urgent need to protect every life — yet in the U.S. Black women face a maternal health crisis that puts them at disproportionate risk. Equity in care isn’t optional — it’s essential. Used today to find ways to make a contribution whether it’s big or small to bring change.

Swipe through our full thread and leave a positive comment below ⬇️ ☮️ 🌍

07/11/2025

On July 7, Mayor Eric Adams released a groundbreaking report on the Citywide Doula Initiative — a bold step in addressing NYC’s Black maternal health crisis through community-centered care.

Here’s what the report reveals:
✨ Over 3,200 birthing people served since 2022 — with zero maternal deaths reported among participants
✨ 25% increase in doula coverage across NYC between 2022 and 2024
✨ Nearly half of all births in underserved neighborhoods are now supported by trained doulas

This isn’t just about numbers — it’s about lives protected, births empowered, and a system finally starting to listen.

📖 Keep swiping to learn more— and why black maternal health justice is essential.

07/09/2025

📣📣 Black Women’s Equal Pay Day isn’t just about a paycheck—it’s about survival. The wage gap limits access to quality healthcare, housing, food, and safe birthing environments—all crucial to Black maternal health. This month, let’s push for justice not only in pay but in care.

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06/26/2025

Healing is a revolution. 🌱💪🏾 This Month we are reminding you to embrace mindfulness, move your body, and remember: your mental well being is an act of resitance.

06/19/2025

Greetings! Join Coach Shawnee TODAY from 7:30pm - 8:30pm EST for Remembering You, Remembering Us: A Support Group for Those Who Have Experienced Reproductive Losses & Trauma. Please use this link to register! bit.ly/RYRU25 Hyperlink will also be posted in our stories.

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