Honoring Black Birth, Protecting Black Babies

A community gathering dedicated to celebrating Black families, acknowledging the challenges facing our babies, & finding solutions forward.
About this Event

Honoring Black Births, Protecting Black Babies is a community gathering dedicated to celebrating Black families, acknowledging the challenges facing our babies, and working together toward solutions.

Join Queens Village as we share the latest local infant mortality data, highlight the work being done to support healthier pregnancies and stronger families, and create space for honest conversation about how we can all play a role in protecting Black babies.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, healthcare provider, community leader, advocate, or ally, your voice matters. Enjoy a meal, connect with neighbors, learn about available resources, and discover meaningful ways to get involved in creating healthier beginnings for Black families.

Together, we can honor every Black birth and build a community where every Black baby has the opportunity to thrive.

Pre-Event Community Experience
Community Voices Walk
4:30–5:00 PM | Sojourner Truth Plaza
Before the forum begins, walk through an outdoor exhibit featuring messages of hope, commitment, and action from healthcare professionals, elected officials, community leaders, and advocates who stand with Black mothers, babies, and families.