You're invited to IU Northwest - Savannah Center (Bergland Auditorium) for a film screening and discussion of the feature-length documentary Birthing Justice. Black women in the United States are 3 to 4 times more likely to die during childbirth than white women. Birthing Justice captures the experiences and challenges of Black women, their families, caretakers, and advocates, and examines the structures and systems that determine disparate rates of mortality. Ultimately, this pivotal film celebrates the efforts to fix America’s broken medical system and transform this narrative of tragedy into one of hope.
See them. Hear their stories. Remember and honor those we have lost. And join the movement to ensure BIRTHING JUSTICE for Black mothers and their families.
Our day will begin with a rich introduction -- Justice for NWI Mothers of Color: A collaborative approach to changing the system -- by a featured guest speaker. Following our speaker will be the screening of the Birthing Justice film. Afterward, join us for a light, locally-sourced lunch provided by NWI Food Council's Region Roots Local Farm & Food Hub and its local farmers and producers as well as an engaging discussion with area experts. Our panel discussion will focus on the intersection of Black maternal & infant health, food access, and nutrition as it relates to our NWI region, state, and beyond. An audience Q&A will follow.
Thank you to our sponsors for hosting this event!
IU Northwest College of Health & Human Services
NWI Food Council
Edgewater Health
