Birth in Color RVA

Birth in Color RVA Birth In Color RVA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on providing culturally-centered supp

🤎🌈 WE SHOWED UP AT THE CAPITOL.Advocates from all over Virginia all in one room, all talking about what matters: the hea...
02/20/2026

🤎🌈 WE SHOWED UP AT THE CAPITOL.

Advocates from all over Virginia all in one room, all talking about what matters: the health, safety, and dignity of all but especially Black and Brown birthing people in Virginia.

Thank you to Governor Abigail Spanberger, Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon King, Speaker of the House Don Scott, Majority Leader Delegate Charniele Herring, Delegate Cousins, Delegate Margaret Franklin, and March of Dimes for championing the Momnibus and beyond.

But especially for standing with us when it counts — always. 👏🏽

She did everything right. She told them the seizures were getting worse. She asked for help.Italia Fragasse was diagnose...
02/17/2026

She did everything right. She told them the seizures were getting worse. She asked for help.

Italia Fragasse was diagnosed with epilepsy at 19. She took her medication. She showed up to her appointments. She advocated for herself — especially while pregnant.

On October 30, 2025, a seizure took her life. And her son’s.

She was 21.

Italia — “Tt” to the people who loved her — was a daughter. A sister. A partner. A friend. But motherhood? That was her heart. She and Adrian were raising their baby girl, Ilaria, and preparing to welcome baby Adrian III in the new year.

She spoke up about the increase in seizures during her pregnancy.

And like too many Black women, her concerns were not met with urgency.

Nothing changed.

Adrian III should still be here.
Italia should still be here.

If you can, please donate to help cover funeral and burial expenses and ensure Italia and baby Adrian III are laid to rest with dignity and love.

Every share matters. Every dollar matters.

🔗 Donate here:
https://gofund.me/1c45beb9b

💪🏽 Richmond + Hampton Dads and partners: this one’s for you!!!Thursday, February 19 | 6:00 PMRichmond or HamptonFREE Blu...
02/16/2026

💪🏽 Richmond + Hampton Dads and partners: this one’s for you!!!

Thursday, February 19 | 6:00 PM
Richmond or Hampton

FREE Blueprint Workshop—RSVP at:
https://birthincolor.org/theblueprintrsvp

No filters. No perfection. Just honest conversation about what those first months of parenthood are actually like.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or you’ve been through it before, Dad’s Blueprint connects “Rookies” with “Veterans” to discuss:

💬 How to support your partner during pregnancy & birth
⚖️ Your legal rights and responsibilities
💪🏽 What to actually expect (not the highlight reel)
🤝🏽 Building your support network

As always, this class is free and open to expectant AND experienced partners. See you Thursday. 👏🏽

⭐️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS - Join us February 17th for Advocacy Day!🗓️ February 17th⏰ 8 AM - 3 PM📍Richmond, VARSVP NOW → http...
02/12/2026

⭐️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS - Join us February 17th for Advocacy Day!

🗓️ February 17th
⏰ 8 AM - 3 PM
📍Richmond, VA

RSVP NOW
→ https://birthincolor.org/advocacyday

Birth in Color is partnering with March of Dimes to bring YOU to the table where decisions are made. This is your chance to speak directly with legislators about the policies that impact Black and BIPOC families across Virginia.

What you’ll do:
📋 Learn effective advocacy strategies
🤎 Meet with your legislators
💬 Share your story and community needs
🏛️ Experience the legislative process firsthand
🍽️ Connect with fellow advocates over lunch!

No advocacy experience needed—just bring your passion for change. We’ll equip you with everything else. 💪🏽

🌈 52.9% fewer cesareans. 🌈 57.5% less postpartum depression. 🌈 89% more likely to breastfeed successfully. These aren’t ...
02/10/2026

🌈 52.9% fewer cesareans.
🌈 57.5% less postpartum depression.
🌈 89% more likely to breastfeed successfully.

These aren’t just numbers — they’re proof that doula support saves lives and transforms birth experiences.

For Black and Brown birthing people, doulas aren’t a luxury. They’re a necessity. They’re advocates when the system fails us. They’re educators when information is withheld. They’re hands to hold when we’re navigating our individual reproductive health journeys.

⬅️ Swipe to learn more about the incredible power of doula support.

Expecting?

Get matched with a Birth in Color doula today with birthworker support available in Virginia and the DMV. 💕

🔗 Apply now: birthincolor.org/getadoula

Richmond has lost one of its most powerful voices for justice.From 1998 to 2014, King Salim Khalfani was fearless. He co...
02/10/2026

Richmond has lost one of its most powerful voices for justice.

From 1998 to 2014, King Salim Khalfani was fearless. He confronted inequality in housing. He demanded better for our schools. He held politicians accountable when they failed our communities. He showed up—at protests, at council meetings, at the General Assembly—speaking truth to power every single time.

At Birth in Color, we know our work exists because leaders like King Salim fought first. His refusal to stay quiet in the face of systemic racism created space for organizations like ours to demand justice, to fight for Black communities, and to center the voices that have been pushed to the margins.

He mentored young leaders.
He inspired a generation.
He never backed down.

The Richmond NAACP’s JJ Minor said it perfectly: King Salim was the root, the trunk, and the crown. He wore that crown because he earned it—through decades of unwavering dedication to our community.

We carry forward the torch he lit.
We honor his legacy by continuing the fight.

Rest in power, King Salim Khalfani. 🤎

✨ BABY SWAP IS THIS SATURDAY! 👶🏽Saturday, Feb 14, 202612-3 PM | Richmond, VAFREE EVENT — Register now: 🔗 https://birthin...
02/09/2026

✨ BABY SWAP IS THIS SATURDAY! 👶🏽

Saturday, Feb 14, 2026
12-3 PM | Richmond, VA

FREE EVENT — Register now:
🔗 https://birthincolor.org/clothingswaprsvp

Your baby outgrew those onesies in approximately 5 minutes. Another family needs them. That’s what community looks like. 💛

Birth in Color’s monthly Baby Swap is a FREE exchange where families share clothes, toys, books, gear, and essentials— from newborn onesies to toddler toys, bottles to books.THIS is mutual aid.

Here’s how it works:
📦 DROP OFF: Feb 11-12
🛍️ SHOP : Saturday, Feb 14, 12-3 PM

👏🏽 REMINDER: Everything is FREE
📍 115 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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02/09/2026

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➡️ JOIN IN PERSON/ONLINEFREE Childbirth Education: �Mental & Emotional Preparedness🗓️ Tuesday, February 10, 2026 🕡 6:30 ...
02/08/2026

➡️ JOIN IN PERSON/ONLINE

FREE Childbirth Education: �Mental & Emotional Preparedness

🗓️ Tuesday, February 10, 2026
🕡 6:30 - 7:30 PM
🔗 RSVP: birthincolor.org/childbirthedrsvp

This week we're diving into the mental and emotional side of birth — because feeling prepared in your mind is just as important as preparing your body.

WHAT WE'LL COVER:
💭 Addressing fears + anxieties
🧠 Building realistic expectations
🌿 Relaxation strategies and mindfulness
💛 Postpartum emotions
🍼 adjusting to parenthood

ADDITIONAL DEETS:
✨ Birth partners and support people welcome! �
✋🏽 This is week 5 of our 6-week Q1 series

📢 ICYMI: Virginia’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment is officially headed to the ballot! Governor Spanberger signed it int...
02/06/2026

📢 ICYMI: Virginia’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment is officially headed to the ballot! Governor Spanberger signed it into motion today — and this November, YOU get to vote YES to protect prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, and more in our Constitution. Register now: elections.virginia.gov/registration 🗳️💙

🖊️ ⭐️ Governor Spanberger just signed Virginia’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment, officially sending it to the ballot thi...
02/06/2026

🖊️ ⭐️ Governor Spanberger just signed Virginia’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment, officially sending it to the ballot this November!! 🗳️

As a proud coalition member of , we’ve been fighting for this moment. Because reproductive justice isn’t just about access — it’s about protecting a spectrum of care our communities deserve.

Thank you to Majority Leader Delegate Herring and Senator Boysko for championing this amendment and putting the voices of Virginians first. We see your leadership and we don’t take it for granted. ✅

This is what we mean when we say dismantling barriers and building power. This is what happens when community shows up and STAYS LOUD. 👏🏽

Now the work shifts to US. We witnessed the signing. Now let’s seal it at the ballot box this November 2026 💙

⭐️ POLICY WIN: Congress just reauthorized two critical pieces of legislation. The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act and the Pr...
02/04/2026

⭐️ POLICY WIN: Congress just reauthorized two critical pieces of legislation.

The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act are now law.

💗 PREEMIE Act:
Funds research and prevention programs for preterm birth, which disproportionately impacts Black and Brown babies.

💗 Preventing Maternal Deaths Act:
Supports committees that investigate why birthing people are dying and creates policies to prevent future deaths.

WHY IT MATTERS
Every doula visit, every culturally culturally rooted care provider, every community-led solution we fight for gets stronger when policy backs it up.

This reauthorization means continued funding for programs that support all, but especially Black and Brown families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

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