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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health
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The Black Futures Initiative for Perinatal Health is a Black and woman-led collaboration of reproductive justice advocates, educators, and birth workers. We are dedicated to creating a birthing center and passing omnibus legislation for maternal health.
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Black Futures Initiative For Perinatal Health @blackfuturesinit.bsky.social · Apr 9
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Black & woman-led | Reproductive Justice | Momnibus legislation | Health equity
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✨ SB 692 = builds doula capacity + expands services
✨ SB 1167 = fair pay for doulas serving Medicaid members. Momnibus is a game-changing step toward birth equity.

📣 Use your voice:
✔️ Share your story
✔️ Email legislative leaders
✔️ Demand full funding for SB 692 + SB 1167
May 30, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Doulas reduce medical interventions, improve mental health outcomes, connect families to critical services, and advocate for the respect and dignity every parent deserves.
#BirthJustice #DoulaSupportMatters #momnibus #BlackMaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #culturallyresponsivecare
May 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Huge thanks to everyone who showed up for #LobbyDay! We showed up strong 4 #Momnibus, #SB692 & #SB693 bills vital to improving care for birthing people across Oregon. The fight for #BlackMaternalHealth + access to doulas & midwives continues! #PerinatalCare #BirthJustice
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April 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Shoutout to Trillium for being a steadfast partner in our work to uplift and empower communities! THANK YOU!

#TrilliumPartners #communityhealthplan #Thankful #EquityInAction #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare
April 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to Family Forward for their support! Their dedication to advocating for Oregon families helps us build up equity, justice, and collective care.

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#Gratitude #FamilyForward #CommunityPower #blackmaternalhealth #culturallyresponsivecare
April 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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We are incredibly grateful to Health Share for their generous contribution to our work! Thank you for being a vital part of this journey.

#HealthEquity #HealthSharePartners #Community #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #BlackMaternalHealth
April 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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The Black Futures Initiative for Perinatal Health is a Black and woman-led collaboration of reproductive justice advocates, educators, and birth workers. We seek to expand Birth Justice for Black birthing people through advocacy, research, power-building, and cultural transformation.
April 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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SALEM, Ore. "Black women are nearly 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women in the U.S."

www.kgw.com/article/news...
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#blackmaternalhealthweek #oregon #portland #momnibus #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #CulturallyResponsiveCare
'More common than it should be': Black women face 3.5 times higher risk in pregnancy despite preventable causes
Black Maternal Health Week, observed April 11-17, highlights the higher risks Black women and their babies face compared to women of other races.
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April 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Get your tickets TODAY link in bio!

#BirthingJustice #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #blackmaternalhealthweek #momnibus
April 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Oregon’s SB 1167 (Child Success Act) invests $12M+ to support families during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. 🌱💙 This funding connects parents to vital resources, healthcare, and social support to give kids the best start! #ChildSuccessAct #OregonLegislation #EarlyChildhood
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Addressing maternal mortality should be a no brainer for Democrats & Republicans.

I’m glad @senlisareynolds.bsky.social is leading a Momnibus package in Oregon and I’ll be fighting right alongside her on the federal level.

Let’s end maternal mortality.

www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...
Family’s experience highlights high mortality rate of Black babies
Black mothers are three times as likely as white women to die in childbirth, and Black fetuses and infants die at rates far outpacing those of nearly every other race.
www.oregonlive.com
March 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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#ThrowbackThursday To the 2024 cast who brought heart, depth, and dedication to the stage. Get your tickets for the 2025 show! linktr.ee/blackfutures...!

#TBT #2024Cast #BlackMaternalHealth #Oregon #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #CulturallyResponsiveCare #portland #PortlandEvents
April 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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✨ Everything in one place! ✨

Whether you're here for community work, resources, collabs, or just curious —tap the Linktree and explore!
Let’s build, share, and grow together.

linktr.ee/blackfutures...
Black Futures Initiative | Instagram | Linktree
Black & woman-led | Reproductive Justice | Momnibus legislation | Health equity
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April 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Black maternal health matters. Explore our website for insights on legislation, initiatives, and ways to advocate for change! #BlackMaternalHealth #Oregon #momnibus #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare

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Black Futures Initiative is dedicated to decreasing the disparity in black maternal health by addressing systemic issues.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Envisioning a birthing village Rooted in cultural reverence. We strive for equitable, community-led care.

#BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare #BlackMaternalHealth #CommunityCare

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Black Futures for Perinatal Health Collective's Vision for a Birthing Village
YouTube video by Oregon Health and Education Collaborative
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April 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Push amplifies the voices of Black mothers, advocates, and birth workers who are changing the culture of birth with resilience, knowledge, and community.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #Blackfuturesforperinatalhealth #Closethegap #GetTickets #cohoproductions
March 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Push amplifies the voices of Black mothers, advocates, and birth workers who are changing the culture of birth with resilience, knowledge, and community.

#BlackMaternalHealth #BirthJustice #Blackfuturesforperinatalhealth #Closethegap #GetTickets #cohoproductions
March 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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Oregon’s SB 1167 (Child Success Act) invests $12M+ to support families during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. 🌱💙 This funding connects parents to vital resources, healthcare, and social support to give kids the best start! #ChildSuccessAct #OregonLegislation #EarlyChildhood
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Oregon, take action! The Momnibus Act invests in community-based care, expanding resources, and improving access to doulas and mental health services. Every mom deserves a safe pregnancy!
#MomnibusAct #ReproductiveJustice #EndHealthDisparities #EquityInHealthcare #SupportBlackMothers
March 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM