Black Breastfeeding Week Virtual Latch On
Sun, Aug 31
|This event will be held on Zoom
Join us for an afternoon of the community as we gather during Black breastfeeding week for our annual latch-on.
Time & Location
Aug 31, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT
This event will be held on Zoom
About the event
💻 Who Can Join?
We welcome anyone who:✔️ Identifies as part of the BIPOC community,or✔️ Is nursing a baby of color.
Bring your baby, your village, and your beautiful breastfeeding journey to this moment of togetherness.
🗓️ Schedule of Events
💬 Introductions(Optional) Share your name, where you're joining from, and a little bit about your feeding journey. It’s a beautiful way to build community across distance.
🍼 What is a Latch-On?We’ll share the meaning behind a latch-on and how it strengthens visibility and unity in our breastfeeding journeys.
📸 Collective Latch & Group Photo At the same time, we’ll all latch/feed for one full minute, symbolizing our unity. Then we’ll capture a screenshot of our beautiful gathering — a moment of power and presence across the globe.
🎙️ Community Voices Hear quick stories and affirmations from breastfeeding parents and supporters — their challenges, triumphs, and the beauty of Black breastfeeding.
🎁 Raffle Time! We’ll be raffling off fun and supportive items — from breastfeeding gear to self-care goodies. Must be present to win!
🤎 Resources & Closing Affirmation We’ll wrap up with some affirming words and share local and virtual breastfeeding resources to support you beyond the event.
👢 Our Theme: Boots on the Ground
Even in virtual spaces, we’re showing up — for ourselves, our babies, and our community.
We invite you to dress on theme! Rock your boots, wrap your crown, or wear anything that makes you feel powerful, rooted, and proud.We’ll capture the moment in a group photo!
✨ Let’s Make History
Help us reach more families by sharing your participation online using:#BootsOnTheGroundBFW #VirtualLatchOn #BlackBreastfeedingWeek