LISTEN UP! A Black Breastfeeding Week Event & 7th Annual photoshoot
Sun, Aug 25
|BLACKLIT
Come join us for a celebration of Black breastfeeding at our event "LISTEN UP!" with a photoshoot on August 25, 2024 at BLACK LIT bookstore.
Time & Location
Aug 25, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
BLACKLIT , 4050 McEwen Rd Suite 9105, Farmers Branch, TX 75244, USA
About the event
August is Breastfeeding Awareness month and August 25-31 is Black Breastfeeding Week.
Join us for LISTEN UP!, a vibrant celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week, dedicated to raising awareness, promoting breastfeeding in the Black community, and supporting Black mothers. This event will feature a community photoshoot to honor and showcase the beauty and strength of Black breastfeeding families. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in various activities, connect with local resources, and celebrate the joys and challenges of the breastfeeding journey.
We invite all to gather with us who have weaned, have older children they have nursed, are still nursing, exclusively pumping, pregnant, who are going to choose to nurse or those individuals who support black breastfeeding.
Diaper Drive:
This is a FREE EVENT. Our talented photographer is volunteering their time to capture beautiful moments of Black breastfeeding families. In appreciation, they have asked that each family bring an unopened pack of diapers (any size) to donate to the Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. Your contribution will make a significant difference to families in need. If you do not wish to bring a pack of diapers, there is an option to donate money towards the diaper drive below.
Agenda:
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Registration and Welcome
- Check-in at the registration table
- Welcome remarks by event organizers
- Brief overview of the day's activities, distribution of raffle tickets.
- Tell your story on our story wall
- Individual photos start
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: LISTEN UP! Storytelling Circle
- A safe and intimate space where mothers can share their breastfeeding journeys.
- Soundbath session
- Catered lunch by Bams Vegan
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Real Stories, Real Experiences
- Interactive panel led by birth professionals
- Moderated discussion on overcoming barriers and finding support
- Audience engagement and questions
Ongoing: Community Photoshoot
- Professional photoshoot featuring Black breastfeeding mothers and families
- Group photo to commemorate the event
- Opportunity for individual and family portraits
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Thank You
- Closing speech by event organizers
- Acknowledgments of sponsors and volunteers
- Information on upcoming events and resources
- Raffle giveaway
All Day Activities:
- Kids’ corner with supervised activities
- mingling with breastfeeding , birth professionals and peers
- Free attendance bags full of items and breastfeeding resources
Come and be part of a supportive and empowering community event that celebrates the beauty and resilience of Black breastfeeding families. Let's listen, learn, and uplift one another in this important journey.
RSVP Required: Please register online at www.villagebirthdfw.com to confirm your attendance.
Contact Information: For more information, please contact dfwblackmomsbreastfeed@gmail.com or call/ text 214-267-8299
Let's make this Black Breastfeeding Week event a memorable and impactful celebration!
Upon arrival if you have any issues you may call 214-267-8299
Photographers:
Our photographer this year will be:
- Samantha Tollison Check out her IG: @samanthatollisonbirth
What to wear:
For our attire, we ask that you wear neutral colors such as tan, white, browns, blacks. Please refrain from busy prints or graphics on the front of your shirt. If you have busy prints or graphics, we will ask that you take individual photos only and step out of the group photo. This applies to little ones as well.
Black Breastfeeding T-shirts are available. Click here to view this years shirt. You may also purchase previous years designs.
Important:
We will start promptly on time, please arrive a little early if you can so can find parking.
Individual Photos will start at 1:00pm. Our group photo will be taken PROMPTLY at 3:30, after the group photo individual photos may continue as time permits.
If you would like to be a sponsor for this event or include items and/or services in our raffle please contact 214-267-8299 or email dfwblackmomsbreastfeed@gmail.com