Heart Space Los Angeles: Protecting Black Birth in Broken Systems

Heart Space is a healing circle that provides a space for Black folks to decompress and connect. This special Heart Space Healing Circle in Los Angeles is all about Black maternal health and holding space for the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of Black birthing people and the folks who show up for them. We’re coming together to talk honestly about birth, parenting, loss, lived experience, and the real impact of systems that don’t always protect us, while lifting up the ways our communities have always known how to care for each other. We’re inviting mamas, birthing people, dad doulas, partners, birth workers, and the whole support squad to pull up, build, and share responsibility for keeping Black families safe and supported. Expect grounding practices, real conversation, and collective wisdom to help us show up with more tenderness, accountability, and love for our people.

*Accessibility Statement: ASL services are available, must be indicated by Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Please email [email protected]

About the venue: Founded by Allegra Hill and Kimberly Durdin, Kindred Space LA was born in 2018 in response to the black maternity health crisis affecting black birthing people in this country. The Kindred Space LA Birthing Center was born in 2020. Today, Kindred Space LA offers in-clinic births, home births, support groups, sessions with mental health professionals, and collaborative care with ob-gyns and midwives who work in hospitals. In addition to the clinic, the business has a nonprofit educational branch that trains future midwives.

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If a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance, please email [email protected]

COVID Protocol
We encourage our community to be mindful of engaging in-person events with safety and communal responsibility in mind. We recognize that the pandemic is not over and many members of our community are immunocompromised. We strongly encourage the use of masks. Please do not attend the event if you are feeling ill. COVID tests and face masks will be available on site.

Disclaimer: BEAM’s programs are meant for educational purposes only and are not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service.

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Ticket Purchases

At BEAM we believe in offering folks options to be in community with us, recognizing that everyone may be at a different financial capacity. Please refer to the descriptions below to determine what ticket type is best for you.

Complimentary tickets - are for our community members who frankly just ain't got it but are ready and willing to be in the space with others. There's a limited amount and once claimed they are complete for the event.

Community Pricing - are for our community who can make a small contribution.

General admission - are regularly priced tickets for the type of event.

If a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance, please email [email protected]

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