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THE MILK THAT BUILT AMERICA
History in the Milking - Let the evolution of Black Breastfeeding begin!
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Five storytellers share their breastfeeding joys and challenges in a seven-part series.
We are actively involved in addressing disparities and inequities of the Black breastfeeding experience by increasing visibility of Black breastfeeding resources, services, and deployment of breastfeeding support.
Blacktation relates to the lactation and Black breastfeeding experience within the Black community ranging from our history and cultural dynamics to social inequities and modern challenges.
Blacktivism is more than a mission—it’s a movement and ever-evolving activity of activism within the Black breastfeeding and lactation space. Blacktivism can include activities such as breastfeeding, directly supporting one who breastfeeds, being actively involved in policy change, or an ally working to address disparities and inequities within Black breastfeeding communities.
We are sistahs continuing in the legacy and active work of the first Black Lactivists in our lives (e.g. our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and cousins) who modeled breastfeeding for us and contributed to our breastfeeding success. We would also like to acknowledge that the motivation and inspiration of our work stands on the shoulders of individuals and organizations such as Felisha Brooks-Floyd (a.k.a Blactavist) of Mom2Mom Global, Kiddada Green of BMBFA, Kimarie Bugg of R.O.S.E., Kimberly Sears Allers of Irth, Nicole Sandiford of Black Women Do Breastfeed, as well as countless others who have laid the foundation to advance Black breastfeeding.
We would like to know who you are as well. We invite you to schedule a time to connect to give us an opportunity to get to know each other and learn how we can partner with you.
Have questions? Need help? Book your free 15 minute consult with an IBCLC Black Lactivist.
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The Milk that Built America Reflections is a seven-part reflective journey. Five women in Pueblo County, Colorado share their breastfeeding experiences of living in a community ranking among the lowest in the social determinants of health and at a higher risk of lower health outcomes.