Black Mamas ATX

Black Mamas ATX Everyday women dedicated to an extraordinary movement to save the lives of Black mothers.

WE ARE HIRING! 📢Black Mamas ATX is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join our tea...
04/24/2026

WE ARE HIRING! 📢

Black Mamas ATX is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join our team. We are dedicated to ensuring Black birthing people in Central Texas survive and thrive, and we need the right team to help us make it happen.

Current Openings:

- Sister Doula: Provide essential, culturally congruent support to Black Mamas ATX clients.

- Administrative Assistant: Be the backbone of our daily operations and organizational efficiency.

Help us transform Black maternal health in Central Texas.

📅 Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2026
🔗 How to Apply: Visit the link: https://blackmamasatx.com/jobs/

🚨 We are not done yet! The Black Maternal Health Week Summit 2026 is still going strong, and there is still time for you...
04/15/2026

🚨 We are not done yet! The Black Maternal Health Week Summit 2026 is still going strong, and there is still time for you to join this vital conversation! 🏛️✨

It takes a whole village, and we want you in the room.

🗓️ WHAT'S LEFT: 💻 April 16-17: VIRTUAL SESSIONS. Connect from anywhere for live workshops and expert panels discussing advocacy, wellness, and fatherhood and a final session on reclaiming joy in motherhood.

🎉 April 17: COMMUNITY MIXER. If you are in Austin, join us in person at RichesArt Gallery (6:30 PM–8:30 PM) for music, networking, and celebration!

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to grab your last-minute tickets!

Justice in birth requires the whole village. 🕊️🏛️✨We’re continuing our Thursday virtual series with a powerful panel: Fa...
04/13/2026

Justice in birth requires the whole village. 🕊️🏛️✨

We’re continuing our Thursday virtual series with a powerful panel: Fatherhood in Birth Justice. Join a group of distinguished community leaders, including Omari Maynard, co-founder of the ARIAH Foundation; Patrick Hutchins, founder of Dou-Bro U; Kenneth D. Thompson Sr., Fatherhood Program Specialist for the Texas DFPS; Corey Tabor, leadership coach and author; and Jonathan Davis, a writer and political scientist who most recently served as the Lead Legislative Analyst of Local Government with the Texas Senate Research Center.

Together with our panel of experts, we’ll discuss the critical impact of fatherhood on Black maternal and infant health outcomes. From advocacy in the delivery room to evidence-based research and policy development, learn how we are securing a healthier, more joyful future for Black families. 🤝🏾✊🏾

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from these experts!

What does it actually look like to show up as a father? 🕊️🏛️✨In this panel, our experts share their personal stories of ...
04/13/2026

What does it actually look like to show up as a father? 🕊️🏛️✨

In this panel, our experts share their personal stories of navigating pregnancy, the birth room, and the first few months at home. There’s no script for becoming a father, so these dads are sharing what they experienced, what caught them off guard, and what they wish they had known sooner.

We are honored to welcome a panel of resilient fathers, including Howard Douglas III, principal owner of Douglas Capital Advisors; Cecil Lockwood (known as Afrofuturist artist Starboi Quazarz); Gabe Reid, founder of Joyous Tutoring; Michael Ward Jr., CEO of Universal Tech Movement (UTM); and Bryon Hubbard, a tech professional. Joining them is William Morrison, a postpartum doula and Fatherhood Practitioner. William brings his expertise as a "Dou-Bro" to the conversation, highlighting how fathers can actively support the physical and emotional safety of mothers during and after birth.

It’s a raw and honest conversation about the challenges and the high points of being a present father, offered for anyone looking to understand the vital role a dad plays in a healthy birth journey. 🤝🏾✊🏾

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from these experts!

"Therapy That Sees Us" – A conversation on healing, identity, and justice. 🕊️🧠🏛️JUST ADDED: We are thrilled to welcome D...
04/10/2026

"Therapy That Sees Us" – A conversation on healing, identity, and justice. 🕊️🧠🏛️

JUST ADDED: We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chyna Hill to our "Therapy That Sees Us" virtual panel! Dr. Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Founder of the Black Girls Mental Health Collective, bringing a rare blend of community-rooted clinical expertise and systems-level research to this vital discussion.

Mental health care isn’t "one size fits all"—especially for Black mothers. We’re honored to bring together these four expert advocates for a foundational panel exploring the mental health support that Black mothers actually need and deserve.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from our experts!

"How do we honor our grief while making room for our joy? 💭✨'Grief, Loss & Complicated Joy' explores the space where los...
04/10/2026

"How do we honor our grief while making room for our joy? 💭✨

'Grief, Loss & Complicated Joy' explores the space where loss, hope, and resilience coexist. Moderated by Jai Fields, a parent, full-spectrum doula, and reproductive justice advocate serving as the Childcare Program Director at Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS), this conversation invites us to witness and support parents moving through the profound emotional intersections of love and loss.

We are honored to be joined by a group of resilient voices, including Brendel Mack, sharing her powerful journey through secondary infertility and IVF; Morgan Goodwin, founder of The Goodwin Family Project Hopeful Heart Initiative; and engineer and entrepreneur Camara Samuel, who brings her perspective on navigating motherhood and building community while raising her daughter. Together, they offer a vital look at the diverse paths of healing and intentional family life. 🕊️🏛️"

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and hear their transformative stories.

What does it look like when birth is treated as a healthy, joyful, and sacred event? It looks like "The Doula Difference...
04/10/2026

What does it look like when birth is treated as a healthy, joyful, and sacred event? It looks like "The Doula Difference."

For our afternoon session on Saturday, April 11th, we’re exploring the measurable and profound impact of having a dedicated advocate who centers the humanity and autonomy of Black birth-givers. This session dives into how doulas provide the physical, emotional, and informational support that creates true structural safety.

We are honored to welcome a panel of experts, including Michelle Cruz, a passionate birth doula and Neurodivergent Child Birth Educator; Jasmine Douglas, an advocate for informed consent; Ebony Williams, a full-spectrum doula; and Alicia Rivera-Clemente, a community doula focusing on holistic, natural care. This conversation will be moderated by Valerie Rios, Executive Director of Partners in Parenting (PIP).

Together, we’ll explore how community-led doula support changes outcomes for the whole village. When doulas are recognized as part of the care team, the narrative shifts from survival to flourishing. 🤝🏾✊🏾

🔗 Join us at KMFA Studios to hear from the experts leading this work. Link in bio for tickets!

We’re proud to feature a groundbreaking session at our Summit Launch: The Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC)....
04/09/2026

We’re proud to feature a groundbreaking session at our Summit Launch: The Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC). 🤝🏾🕊️

This session highlights the hands-on work of grassroots leaders building community-centered systems of care from the ground up. We’re honored to be joined by a panel of visionary leaders, including Jai Fields, Childcare Program Director at Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS); Ariana Williams from the Luz De Atabey Midwifery Project (LAMP); Cherelle VanBrakle, Co-Executive Director of Mama Sana Vibrant Woman; Darline Turner, Executive Director of the Healing Hands Community Birthing Project; and our very own Kelenne Blake, Executive Director of Black Mamas ATX.

Together, they will discuss the strategic power-building and collective care required to build community-led systems that protect both the safety and the joy of our community. Join us on Saturday, April 11th as we explore how we’re creating the structural safety necessary for Black families to experience birth as a healthy, joyful, and sacred event.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to grab your pass for this Saturday April 11!

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Healing the whole village includes holding space for fathers. 🕊️🧠✨We are honored to welcome William Morris to the virt...
04/09/2026

Healing the whole village includes holding space for fathers. 🕊️🧠✨

We are honored to welcome William Morris to the virtual stage! A devoted husband and father, William’s journey into advocacy was sparked by his own challenging birth experience. Now a postpartum doula and Dou-Bro/Fatherhood Practitioner, he is on a mission to reshape the narrative around the active presence of fathers during childbirth and beyond. Join us as William shares vital insights into paternal postpartum depression and practical ways for fathers to protect their own mental health while supporting their families. 🏛️✊🏾

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from William!

Knowing your rights is the first step to reclaiming your power in the birth room. 🏛️✊🏾✨Join us for this vital virtual ...
04/08/2026

Knowing your rights is the first step to reclaiming your power in the birth room. 🏛️✊🏾✨
Join us for this vital virtual session as we explore the essential tools of informed consent and personal autonomy. Moderated by Jasmine Douglas, founder of Naturally Boundless, this dynamic panel features Jamielah I. Yancey, Esq. (Jah), a litigation attorney and founder of Jah Collective who empowers women to advocate for themselves in clinical settings; Darline Turner, a physician assistant and Executive Director of the Healing Hands Community Birthing Project with over 15 years of experience transforming maternity care; and Loreal James, a birth doula and Hypnobirthing educator who centers the spiritual transformation of birth. Together, they will guide us through navigating the healthcare system with confidence, intuition, and a clear understanding of our rights.
Join us to discuss:
🔹 Clinical Rights: Understanding informed consent and what it should look like.
🔹 Provider Alignment: How to choose a provider that is culturally aligned and respectful.
🔹 Advocacy in Action: Strategies for protecting your autonomy during labor and birth.
🔹 Postpartum Protection: Ensuring your rights are upheld beyond delivery.
🔹 Building a Circle of Care: Creating the support system you deserve.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from our patient rights experts!
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It takes a village, and we can’t talk about without talking about the systems that support us after baby arrives. 🕊️✨W...
04/07/2026

It takes a village, and we can’t talk about without talking about the systems that support us after baby arrives. 🕊️✨

We are honored to welcome Allysa Singer to the virtual stage! A Certified Lactation Counselor, full-spectrum doula, and Board Treasurer of Chocolate Milk Mommies, Allysa and her team in Birmingham, Alabama, are on a mission to decrease racial disparities through community-based initiatives that truly empower Black breastfeeding families. On Tuesday, April 14th, Allysa will lead a powerful workshop on building and sustaining breastfeeding support models that actually work for our communities by overcoming systemic stigmas and building intentional systems of success.

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🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Allysa!

Reclamation is an act of resistance. 🏛️✊🏾✨Join us for this profound virtual session: "Decolonizing Birth: Reclaiming S...
04/06/2026

Reclamation is an act of resistance. 🏛️✊🏾✨

Join us for this profound virtual session: "Decolonizing Birth: Reclaiming Spirituality, Autonomy & Cultural Practices in Birth." Who held birth before colonization, and how do we reclaim that wisdom today? Join us on Wednesday, April 15th for a deep dive into the spiritual and cultural reclamation of birth.

This vital conversation features Klarque Denman, a student midwife and Program Coordinator at Mama Sana Vibrant Woman dedicated to culturally congruent care; Ebony Williams, a certified doula and herbalist who integrates ancestral reverence and holistic wellness into the birthing space; and Aisha Ralph (CPM, LD), a Certified Professional Midwife and founder of Taweret Midwifery LLC who champions the innate ability of birthing people to deliver with strength. Together, we are challenging medical colonization and reconnecting with the ancestral practices that empower our families. Follow Aisha's journey:
During this session, we’ll explore:

🔥 Reclaiming Wisdom: The myth of the “only safe way” and the cost of disconnection.
🔥 Spiritual Autonomy: Earthside transitions and gentle arrivals.
🔥 Ancestral Healing: Reconnecting with the nutrition and food practices of our lineage.
🔥 Resistance as Care: Identifying and resisting the appropriation and erasure of our wisdom.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from these incredible women!

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