Join us for the launch of the second edition of Birthing Justice: Black Women, Pregnancy, and Childbirth (Routledge, 2023). Authored by stakeholders in the field of maternal and infant health for Black birthing communities, this edition offers six new chapters on breastfeeding/chestfeeding and Black infant health; Black birthing during COVID; Black doulas rethinking birthing practices; the recent buildup of a US national movement; childbirth in Zanzibar; and expanding the global movement for sexual and reproductive well-being.

First published in 2016, Birthing Justice is a seminal text for those interested in maternal healthcare, reproductive justice, health equity, and intersectional racial justice, especially in courses on gender studies, Black studies, public health, and training programs for midwives and OB/GYNs.

The book panel will feature new contributors, including TaNefer Camara, Linda Jones, Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson, and Alexus Roane (moderator). Our panelists will articulate how their contributions propel the ongoing movements for birthing and reproductive justice.

Sponsored by the CEW+ Frances and Sydney Lewis Visiting Leaders Fund and the Institute for Research on Women & Gender.

This is a hybrid event. Audience may attend in person or watch on Zoom.