Black Mamas ATX

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

“Living vividly from the inside out.” ✨

That is the mission of our next featured speaker, Dr. Marcelline Girlie, DNP, APRN-BC. 🌿🕊️

As a dual board-certified Family Practice & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and CEO of Vivid Minds Mental Care, Dr. Girlie brings over 20 years of expertise to our virtual stage on Tuesday, April 14th. A proud Haitian, philanthropist, and mother, she is dedicated to empowering our community with the tools to evolve mentally, physically, and spiritually through “Food as Medicine.” If you have navigated PCOS, fibroids, or perinatal mood disorders, this session offers a practical guide to healing from within.

What will you take away from her session?

🍏 Understand how nutrition impacts fertility and hormonal balance (PCOS, fibroids, cysts).
🧠 Recognize the critical connection between gut health, brain function, and mood.
🥗 Identify key nutrients like iron, omega-3s, and phytonutrients for perinatal health.
🥑 Apply practical food-as-medicine principles through healing juices and whole-food meals.
Join us to learn how to nourish your body and mind across every stage of the reproductive journey.

Follow her journey:

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Dr. Girlie!

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04/01/2026

“Living vividly from the inside out.” ✨

That is the mission of our next featured speaker, Dr. Marcelline Girlie, DNP, APRN-BC. 🌿🕊️

As a dual board-certified Family Practice & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and CEO of Vivid Minds Mental Care, Dr. Girlie brings over 20 years of expertise to our virtual stage on Tuesday, April 14th. A proud Haitian, philanthropist, and mother, she is dedicated to empowering our community with the tools to evolve mentally, physically, and spiritually through “Food as Medicine.” If you have navigated PCOS, fibroids, or perinatal mood disorders, this session offers a practical guide to healing from within.

What will you take away from her session?

🍏 Understand how nutrition impacts fertility and hormonal balance (PCOS, fibroids, cysts).
🧠 Recognize the critical connection between gut health, brain function, and mood.
🥗 Identify key nutrients like iron, omega-3s, and phytonutrients for perinatal health.
🥑 Apply practical food-as-medicine principles through healing juices and whole-food meals.

Join us to learn how to nourish your body and mind across every stage of the reproductive journey.
Follow her journey:

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register for the Summit and learn from Dr. Girlie!

03/31/2026

A little sparkle for a powerful cause. ✨🏛️

As we prepare to kick off the 2026 Black Maternal Health Summit, we’re thrilled to announce a special partnership with an Austin icon. We’ve teamed up with Scott to bring an extra layer of joy to our Summit Launch event on Saturday, April 11th!
We’re giving away two stunning, hand-selected Kendra Scott jewelry pieces to two lucky attendees.

This is our gift to those who are joining us in person to move the needle on birth justice.

How to Enter:
🎟️ Purchase a Full Summit Admission or In-Person Admission pass.
📍 Check in at KFMA Studios on Saturday, April 11th.
💎 Receive your exclusive raffle ticket at the door!

We’ll be drawing the winners live during the event. You must be present to win, so grab your seat in the room and let’s celebrate the beauty of our community together!

🔗 Secure your admission! Click the link in our bio to secure your pass and you'll be automatically entered into the drawing.

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03/30/2026

Who are you outside of the expectations of motherhood? Are you ready to come home to yourself? 💭✨🕊️

For our final day of the Virtual Series, we are making space for you. We are excited to feature Shaleka Boone, founder of The Moms Are Leaving, for a session that speaks to the heart of the maternal experience. Shaleka is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black mothers and creating sacred space for us to reconnect with our identity, dreams, and unapologetic joy.

In her powerful workshop, “Rooted in Joy, Whole in Self,” Shaleka will lead an intimate conversation on the identity erosion so many mothers experience in silence. Motherhood is a beautiful part of our story, but it isn’t the whole story. This session offers a real, honest path back to creativity and self-actualization.

Join us Friday, April 17th at 11:00 AM (CT) to:

🌱 Explore the path back to your whole self and reclaim your identity beyond the “Mom” title.

🎨 Rediscover your creativity and revisit the dreams you’ve set aside.

✨ Engage in reflective exercises designed to center YOUR path and learn to flourish within motherhood.

It’s time to stop leaving ourselves behind fully and unapologetically. Join us for this interactive session and let’s reimagine motherhood together. 🕊️🏛️

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

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03/27/2026

Big news, Austin! 📣 We are beyond honored to announce our 2026 Black Maternal Health Summit Keynote Speaker: Adrienne Sturrup, Director of Austin Public Health! 🏛️✨

Adrienne is a fierce advocate for health equity and a true champion for the families of our city. As the Director of Austin Public Health, she leads efforts to advance community-centered care with over 27 years of experience dedicated to improving health outcomes in underserved communities.

Adrienne previously served as Assistant Director of the Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, where she led key initiatives including the CLAMS policy and Equity Academy. She also serves as President of the Texas Association of City and County Health Officials (TACCHO), supporting public health leadership across the state. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and an MPA from the University of Texas at Arlington, Adrienne remains deeply passionate about advancing equitable systems of care.
Don't miss the chance to hear from one of our city’s most impactful leaders as we kick off a week of transformation!

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

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03/27/2026

This week was World Doula Week, and as we wrap up, we want to give you more insight into not only what a doula does, but what OUR doulas accomplish here at Black Mamas ATX.

We are so grateful for our doulas and the care, advocacy, and consistency they bring to every client and family we serve at BMATX. 🤎

Sister Doulas (certified Doulas):
Aphrica Farrow
Ebony Williams
Shatoya Holiday
Jasmine Douglas

Dou-bro (& certified Postpartum Doula):
William Morrison

Wraparound Support Specialist (& certified Doula):
Khadijah Diaz

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03/20/2026

The Wait is Over: Tickets are NOW LIVE for the 2026 Black Maternal Health Summit!

We are overjoyed to officially open registration for our annual Summit, themed “Rooted in Justice & Joy” (April 11–17) for this year! We’re coming together to center our stories, celebrate our power, and strengthen the community that sustains us.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, doula, mental health expert, community advocate, an expectant Black Mama, or a community member who cares deeply about Black maternal health—we invite you to join our Summit in a number of ways:

📍 IN-PERSON SUMMIT: Join us in Austin for our Summit Launch Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026 (KFMA Studios)! 🏛️🥂 🍽️ Bonus: Saturday includes a catered lunch + complimentary on-site childcare!

💻 VIRTUAL: Join our Virtual Hub from anywhere in the world! From Mon April 13 – Fri April 17, we’ll have a week of curated deep-dive sessions with experts in food as medicine, lactation support, mental health, reclaiming joy, and more.
▫️ Individual Virtual Sessions: Tickets coming soon!

✨ THE MIXER: Because joy is our power! Join us on Friday, April 17, 2026 at (RichesArt Gallery Austin, TX) for an evening of music, networking, and pure Black joy as we celebrate the close of a transformative week. 🥂✨

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to grab your tickets today! Let’s build the future of Black maternal health together.

03/19/2026

Black Mamas ATX would like to honor the 18 years of tremendous work of The Afiya Center in the wake of their permanent closure. We have been inspired by them and their courageous efforts here in Texas. Our organization, along with countless others who have been touched by their amazing work and example, will continue the effort and charge to create better conditions for health and justice for Black womxn and girls in Texas.

Reflections from our Executive Director Kelenne Blake:

The Afiya Center has been a solid example of birth justice, maternal health, reproductive justice work for me since I was in grad school building my own understanding and approach to this work. When I was organizing the first Juneteenth Health Fest in 2016, a free health conference for the Black community, I took a chance and asked the co-founder of The Afiya Center, Marsha Jones, to be our keynote speaker. She agreed and drove 3 hours from Dallas to Austin in a heavy downpour of rain to share her wisdom with our community.

I deeply appreciated how The Afiya Center showed up for us in 2022 when we rallied with the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC) at the Texas Capitol to demand that the Governor release the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMMRC) report which was due to be released on September 1st but did not get released until December 16th. Their values have always been visible and tangible. I am incredibly grateful for the ways they have shown up for us over the years.

03/06/2026

$6,010 RAISED! You exceeded every expectation! 🖤✨

Austin, we are waking up with overflowing hearts. Not only did we hit our initial goal, but you pushed us past our stretch goal to a final total of $6,010! To our donors, our advocates, and our champions: Thank you. Because of your generosity, Black Mamas ATX now has over $6,000 in unrestricted funds. This means when a Mama in our community needs doula support, a mental health bridge, or utility or rent assistance, we can say YES without hesitation. 🕊️

You didn't just give; you advocated for a future where every Black birth is safe and supported. We are 100% Black-led, 100% Black-staffed, and 100% fueled by your incredible support.

We couldn't do this without you. Onward! 🚀

03/06/2026

🖤 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Thank you, Austin!

The clock has officially run out on Amplify Austin 2026, and our hearts are absolutely full. 🕊️

Over the last 24 hours, you didn’t just donate; you advocated. You showed up for Black mamas in Central Texas and proved that this community believes every mother deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.

Because of your generosity, we raised $3,465 in unrestricted funds! 🚀

These funds are a game-changer. They give us the flexibility to respond instantly to the needs of our Mamas, providing the doula care, mental health sessions, and emergency resources that make a life-saving difference every single day.

To our champions—Laura, Cara, Martine, Marcia, and every single one of you who gave, shared, and cheered us on: THANK YOU. You are the village that makes our work possible.

We are 100% Black-led, 100% Black-staffed, and 100% fueled by your love. Let’s keep building a future where Black birth is safe, celebrated, and supported.

With deep gratitude,
The Black Mamas ATX Team

03/05/2026

“By and for Black mothers.” 🖤

We are closing out our series of supporter spotlights with Marcia, who perfectly captures the heart of our mission. Black Mamas ATX is a grassroots organization deeply rooted in the Austin community. Because we are 100% Black-led and staffed, we don't just serve this community, we are this community. 🕊️

The 4:00 PM Update:
Amplify Austin 2026 ends at 6:00 PM tonight. We are over halfway to our stretch goal of $6,000. Thank you for helping us get past our initial goal of $3,000!!! 🙌🏾

Your last-minute gift provides unrestricted funds that allow us to stay agile and responsive. Whether it’s providing a Mama with a life-saving doula, a critical therapy session, or help with a utility bill to keep her home safe, your support ensures no Black mother in Central Texas has to navigate pregnancy or postpartum alone.

Let’s cross the finish line together!
✅ Watch: Marcia shares why grassroots leadership matters.
✅ Give: Help us maximize these final two hours!
✅ Share: One last post can reach the donor we need.

👉🏾 Donate before 6:00 PM: https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/blackmamasatx

Thank you, Marcia, and thank you to everyone who has advocated for us over the last 24 hours. Let’s do this for our Mamas! 🎥✨