Miami Gardens, you showed up, and we saw every one of you!

Wellness Day at Walmart put the village exactly where the people already are. Tables, tents, and branded merch brought the village together. Our Executive Director Gabby Albert was on the ground, and our Community Engagement & Programs Manager, Danielle Allen spoke with attendees about the importance of doulas. Letoya Luckett of Destiny’s Child moderated the Ebony Canal panel and brought music to the event. We were also joined by esteemed midwife Jennie Joseph and retired NBA player Alonzo Mourning. The community came ready to learn, connect, and fight for Black mothers. Here is why it matters. Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 84% of maternal deaths are preventable. Preventable means we can change it, and showing up in the places where families already gather is how we start. Thank you for being the village. You make this work possible. Now bring someone with you. Share this post, tag a mom, a dad, a sister, or a friend who needs to see it, and follow along for what is coming next. The countdown is on.