ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This year's Black Maternal Health Conference features local researchers, birth workers, holistic practitioners, business owners, advocates, activists and professionals who work within the realm of maternal health and wellness here in Knoxville to include the tri-cities. This event brings awareness, education, interactive modules and art together in all things black maternal health for our community addressing the shortcomings of maternal health for women of color & their families.
The Conference overview includes our keynote, ceremonial blessing, education and awareness workshops, maternal health & wellness vendors, onsite demonstrations, refreshments, music, mini photo sessions; ending with an ode and tribute to mothers.
Learn from Industry Leaders & Activists
Education & Research
Art Gallery & Mommy ‘N Mini Photo Sessions
Spark Chats
Free Medical
Screenings
Maternal Health , Children & Women’s Health Vendors
Maternal Health &
Reproductive Justice Library
Grab some maternal health and reproductive justice literature on our guided reading list.
Official Conference Tees
Featured Speakers
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Renée Boynton-Jarrett, MD, ScD
Boston Medical Center| Boston University
Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Director
Amelia Parker, Councilwoman
Knoxville | At-Large Seat C
Marie Mott, Activist
Mayoral Candidate, The City of Chattanooga | CEO of Hutchins Academy
Featured Speakers
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Omari Maynard, Visual Artist, Educator, Reproductive Activist
Life partner of Shamony Gibson
The Ariah Foundation
Phil M. Tucker, LPC-MHSP
Owner, Therapist & Consultant
Shade Tree Therapy
Calvin Skinner
Reverend & Activist
Featured Speakers
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Kimberly Pettigrew, Director of Food Systems
United Way of Greater Knoxville
Erin Rose, Three3 Inc., Founder
MSSW, LLM Human Rights
Dr. Marsha Spence | Professor of Practice and Director of Public Health Nutrition
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Session Facilitators
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Tiffany Bellfield-El-Amin
Pregnancy/Labor & Postpartum Doula
The Floating Lotus Doula Network | Student Midwife
Damon Rawls
Knox County Commission Candidate, District 1
Nicole Gross, Community Impact Director & Health Strategies
American Heart Association
Session Facilitators
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Zev Colson
Certified Professional Midwife
Cristina Cáceres
Director of Community Resources
Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
Carissa Bacon, LCSW
PhD Candidate
The University of Mississippi
Centro Hispano de East Tennessee
Session Facilitators
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Femeika Elliott, Foodways Practitioner & Womb Specialist
Meik Meals & The Lotus Program Experience
Juan Irby PD, LD, NPE
Birth/Postpartum Doula & New Parent Educator
Dad2Dudla
Alexis Alsup, Doula & Student Midwife
Empowered Doula Services
Featured Activities
Battlefield Farm, Mobile Produce Distribution
Craft Appalachia, Kidz Corner
Craft Station, Victoria Walsh
Fannie Lous Veggie Van. Chris Battle
DAI Wellness, Family Yoga
Aya Madisa
Vendor Spotlight
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Vendor Spotlight
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Vendor Spotlight
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Vendor Spotlight
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Thank You to Our Access Tier Presenting Sponsors
JUSTICE TIER SPONSORS
ADVOCACY TIER SPONSORS
Commissioner Dasha Lundy
County Commissioner, District 1
BIRTHRIGHT TIER SPONSORS
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
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Join us for a limited livestream on our Youtube &
View our digital program
VENUE INFORMATION
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Venue is wheelchair-accessible
as the venue is ADA compliant
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Join us for networking and family fellowship.
Momtails provided by The Boocherie & Craft Beer on tap for our dads by Ebony & Ivory!
The Community
Soiree
April 14, 2024 | 6PM
Ebony & Ivory Brewing | 2300 N Central St.
Ticket not required.
