About Us
We on the Freedom Side!
We would like to invite you to join us on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, for an informational call for our upcoming Community Medic Training.You don’t want to miss this information session led by grassroots Birth Justice activists! This session is open to all, regardless of whether you will attend the full Community Medic Training. You can register here:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://bit.ly/2022communitymedicinfo
The in-person training is happening in Miami Springs on Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st. Community Medics sustained our communities health through Civil Rights and Anti-War movements, reawaken the skills our ancestors gifted us to be health advocates for one another. We will be learning basic life skills for tending to for pregnant people, neighbors experiencing trauma, wounded people and other community emergencies. We are the community based alternative, we are where community wellness starts. You can register here: http://bit.ly/2022communitymedic
We Are on Fire for Birth Justice!!
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week!
APRIL 11TH - APRIL 17TH
Global Black Midwifery: Panel and Screening | Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 12:00 PM-1:30 PM EST
Black Mamas Matter Alliance and National Black Midwives Alliance are excited to present the Global Black Midwifery Panel and Screening on April 11 at noon EST as an official event of Black Maternal Health Week 2022, while also marking International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. The event will feature a report back from the 2022 Zanzibar Cultural Midwifery Exchange from NBMA Director, Midwife Jamarah Amani. A segment of the documentary, Legacy Power Voice: Movements in Black Midwifery, featuring new footage from Zanzibar, will also be shown.
Register Here: bit.ly/globalblackmidwifery
Miami Birth Justice Initiative 101 | Monday, April 11th, 2022 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
What side are you on my people….what side are you on? We on the freedom side!!!
Come join us on Monday April 11th, 2022 at 6:30pm-8:30pm for an interactive workshop outlining our three year campaign to transform Jackson Hospital Systems. Jackson is the 3rd largest hospital system in the country. We believe if we can transform Jackson to increase the quality maternal and infant care that those changes will have ripple effects across the nation. We officially launched the campaign during our press conference back in November and we have been busy since. This space is for anyone who believes in birth justice. Come get updates on the campaign, our plans to WIN and learn your role in making this all possible. It’s going to take all of us, see you soon (virtually)!
Register Here: https://bit.ly/mbji101
Midwifery in Black: A Black Maternal Health Week Roundtable | Tuesday, April 12th 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
"Midwifery in Black: Black Maternal Health Week Roundtable" will be an NBMA virtual event commemorating Black Maternal Health Week, held on April 12th, from 6-8pm EST. The event will feature a roundtable discussion among Black midwives centered on the importance of culturally congruent midwifery care in the Black community. Using Midwife Jamarah Amani's 21-Point Black Midwives Care Model, developed with the insights, perspectives, and experiences of many Black midwives, roundtable participants will discuss various aspects of care provided to Black mamas that are unique to the Black experience and which benefits Black families. The discussion will end with policy recommendations and a Q&A will be opened up to the audience. Roundtable participants represent a diversity of scope and practice settings.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/midwiferyinblack
Florida Black Doula Collective Launch | Wednesday April 13 2022 - 6:00pm - 9:30pm EST
The Florida Black Doula Collective Launch Social is going to be a celebration of the official lauch of SBJN's Florida Black Doula Collective. The Florida Black Doula Collective mission is to expand Birth Justice by using our collective power to improve access to doula care. Our vision is to make sure every single birthing family has access to a birth justice doula in the state of Florida. Our purpose is to provide culturally congruent doula support.
A space where black doulas in Florida can come together to connect and build economic power. Allies are welcome! This will be an In-Person event with a virtual live option.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/flblackdoulasocial
Florida Black in Repro: Black Maternal Health Week | Wednesday, April 13th 6:30pm- 7: 30pm EST
On the 5th anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week, join the FRF Black in Repro committee for a conversation with Black mamas, health care workers, family members, healers, and policymakers "Building for Liberation" by protecting Black birthing.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/FRF2022BMHW
Our Work
Advocacy
Doula Training
Education
SBJN organizes Black midwives and student midwives to establish a representative voice at the national level that clearly identifies and supports the various needs and interests of Black birthing people.
Education
Doula Training
Education
SBJN offers educational training in the areas of conception, reproductive & maternity care, family planning, abortion & miscarriage services, maternal health, fitness, nutrition, self-care, breast feeding, and birth justice.
Doula Training
Doula Training
Doula Training
SBJN offers a 1-year doula certification training that focuses on supportive services, maternal health/disparities, and advocacy skills to support a healthy pregnancy, termination, as well as multiple birth options.
