Location
United States
Date & Time
6:00pm CDT - 7:00pm CDT
About This Event
Midwifery Awareness - October 6 | 6:00–7:00 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom
Join I Be Black Girl (IBBG) during National Midwifery Week, recognized from October 4th to October 10th, as we celebrate the power, history, and impact of midwifery care. This engaging virtual conversation will feature Jamarah Amani, a nationally recognized midwife and the Executive Director of the Southern Birth Justice Network, who will share insights on the state of midwifery across the country and how expanding access to midwives can improve birth outcomes for Black families and communities.
Whether you're planning a family, supporting a loved one, working in birth work, or simply curious about midwifery, this session is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of this essential model of care.
FYI: Be sure to check out the Midwifery Exhibit at Anarcha Center! Beginning October 2nd, this immersive experience explores the history and legacy of midwifery care, including Nebraska-specific policies and narratives and the life and legacy of Anarcha Westcott, the center’s namesake.
Exhibit Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 9 AM–2 PM | Thursday–Friday, 9 AM–7 PM | Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM
Open throughout October.
About This Event
Midwifery Awareness - October 6 | 6:00–7:00 PM CT | Virtual via Zoom
Join I Be Black Girl (IBBG) during National Midwifery Week, recognized from October 4th to October 10th, as we celebrate the power, history, and impact of midwifery care. This engaging virtual conversation will feature Jamarah Amani, a nationally recognized midwife and the Executive Director of the Southern Birth Justice Network, who will share insights on the state of midwifery across the country and how expanding access to midwives can improve birth outcomes for Black families and communities.
Whether you're planning a family, supporting a loved one, working in birth work, or simply curious about midwifery, this session is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of this essential model of care.
FYI: Be sure to check out the Midwifery Exhibit at Anarcha Center! Beginning October 2nd, this immersive experience explores the history and legacy of midwifery care, including Nebraska-specific policies and narratives and the life and legacy of Anarcha Westcott, the center’s namesake.
Exhibit Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 9 AM–2 PM | Thursday–Friday, 9 AM–7 PM | Saturday, 9 AM–12 PM
Open throughout October.
Location
United States
Date & Time
6:00pm CDT - 7:00pm CDT