Black Maternal and Infant Health: Historical Legacies of Slavery
Read this article on the American Journal of Public Health website, examines how the legacies of slavery are seen today in structural racism that has resulted in a disproportionate maternal and infant death among African Americans.
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Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Game Changer for Children and Families Webinar Resources
Archived Meeting Resources October 12, 2023
This recording and resources are from the October 5, 2023 webinar, Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Game Changer for Children and Families
Incorporating Home-Based Educator Wellness in Equitable Early Childhood Systems
Video May 2, 2023
In this session, Shayla Collins (UW Center for Child & Family Well-Being), Dr. Rena Hallam (Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood), and Dr. Laura Lessard (Childcare Wellbeing Initiative) shared Shining the Light on You, their innovative wellness program designed for family child care educators, and Pilar Torres (L.U.N.A.) discussed ways to embed HBCC wellness support into ECE systems for educators whose primary language is Spanish.
Story of the Granny Midwives
Video April 24, 2023
This video about the original midwives, is a reminder of the the systematic eradication of Black midwives, as well as the hope and promise of the work Black midwives and doulas are reclaiming.