THURS 6/18: JOINT COALITION MEETING

Dear Boston Breastfeeding Coalition,

This week, our community answered the call to advocate for and develop actions to promote racial justice and protect the well-being of our families. Coalition members and partners gathered to share stories, expertise, and strategies to be included in the record for the Congressional hearing on Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color. Read our submitted comments here.

Please join us on Thursday, June 18th 12PM to continue the conversation on advancing our work and making our voices heard at the table.

Join us for our FIRST JOINT COALITION MEETING with Boston Breastfeeding Coalition and the Breastfeeding Community Action Coalition of Springfield, MA.

Together, we will strategize actions to meaningfully engage partners and allies in advancing Black maternal health and professional pathways in lactation .

SAVE THE DATE: SCHOLAR SUPPORT NIGHT

SAFETY, CONNECTIONS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

TUESDAY JUNE 23, 6-8PM

More information to come about this virtual learning session

Click here to register and receive Zoom meeting information

Are you a Breastfeeding Scholar looking to connect?

Join the private Facebook group just for Breastfeeding Scholars to stay updated on CERP opportunities, network with peers, and share and find resources!

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COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of telehealth while it has exacerbated the health inequities in our society. How do digital health technologies like telehealth impact issues of health equity? Is there a digital divide when it comes to health outcomes? Or is technology the way we address the disparities? Join us for this important discussion on improving the health of the nation. Register to attend here.

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Friday June 19th, 3pm-5pm EDT

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SAVE THE DATE: March Like A Mother for Black Lives

Saturday June 27th, 12pm-2pm EDT @ Copley Square

All mothers were summoned when George Floyd’s last words were “mama.” Now, black mothers summon all mothers to stand in solidarity against anti-blackness and racism. March Like a Mother for Black Lives will center the voices and experiences of black mothers while inviting all mothers who stand for black lives, black joy, and black prosperity. Learn more and register on Eventbrite.