Reporting on breastfeeding equity sparks community gathering

Building on a solutions story about how a Boston hospital is helping breastfeeding Black mothers and their babies, The Emancipator organized a community event called “Breastfeeding While Black,” which also was the culmination of a yearlong project on health equity. Doulas, lactation consultants and doctors attended, as did new and expectant mothers. They all shared their experiences, challenges and ideas in a forum that garnered trust and created a sense of belonging. One mother, Laura, called it a “beautiful and nourishing circle, friendly, safe space.” Jennifer Obasohan, another mother in attendance that day, said, “I’m just so glad that today’s event was able to take place, because there is a village, there is support out there.”