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June 2026 Newsletter
Men's Health Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month
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The Invisible Stage of Motherhood: Preconception, Power, and Health
In this session, part two in the Stories of the Reproductive Journey series, we break down the definition of preconception care and why we should consider pregnancy outcomes before a woman actually gets pregnant.
We’ll also examine why women's empowerment matters for preconception health, a critical yet often overlooked stage of the reproductive journey, with a focus on nutrition and wellbeing before pregnancy begins.
The discussion will highlight Dr. Nadia Diamond-Smith’s research on preconception care, women’s empowerment, nutrition, and health among young, newly married women in Nepal, offering real-world insight into how preconception care unfolds in everyday life and family systems.
Presenters: Doctors Patience Afulani and Nadia Diamond-Smith
When: Wednesday, June 10, 12:00 - 1:30 pm PT
Where: Virtual (Zoom)
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Thanks to Everyone Who Joined Us for SisterWalks!
The May 27th SisterWalk we hosted with SisterWeb, the SF-based network of culturally congruent community doulas and birth workers, was a huge success!
The weather couldn't have been better for the Emabrcadero walk: clear and sunny with a cool bay breeze made it perfect for strolling. The group of almost 30 was a lively mix of birth justice advocates, birth workers, and parents with their little ones.
Coming together outside, surrounded by breathtaking bay views, energized everyone, as did the sweet treats from our friends at Acme Bread Company and Reem's California!
Just like at previous SisterWalks, the get-together created an intentional space for Black people in San Francisco to gather in community, celebrate Black maternal joy, and uplift one another through movement and shared experience. This is more than a walk; it's a shared commitment between CBJ and SisterWeb to advance Black maternal health and wellness through community care, visibility, and joy.
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Black Mamas Meet Up
A virtual postpartum group for Black mamas with children up to 3 years old.
The meeting takes place every second and fourth Friday of the month from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (PT). Most are virtual with periodic in-person family-friendly events.
The next session is on June 12, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (PT).
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Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Juneteenth on the Waterfront
Kick off a month of Juneteenth celebrations in San Francisco with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community in the front plaza of the Ferry Building. This year’s event will take place on a Sunday to accommodate more vendors and activities than ever before.
Savor handcrafted foods and drinks from Black entrepreneurs, shop for local crafts at the In The Black pop-up market, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family. Entry is free and open to the public, with food and drink available for purchase.
When: Sunday, June 7, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm PT
Where: Ferry Building Marketplace
One Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Registration Open for the BlackECE Symposium
The 3rd Annual BlackECE Symposium is an early care and education (ECE) convening that brings together educators, families, policymakers, cultural workers, and funders to advance a reparative vision for California’s early care and education system.
Grounded in Black cultural knowledge and collective liberation, the symposium explores how policy, funding, and infrastructure can repair historical harm, sustain cultural identity, and build economic power for Black children, families, and early learning professionals.
When: Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7
Where: Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814
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UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe at MoAD
UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe is a groundbreaking exhibition at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) that explores the connections between Blackness and the cosmos, inviting visitors to imagine Blackness as infinite, expansive, and full of possibility. Curated by Key Jo Lee, MoAD’s Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs, the exhibition brings together a global, intergenerational group of artists whose works span painting, sculpture, installation, and video.
When: Now through August 16
Where: MoAD, 685 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Shawn Riggins
Son, Father, and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission’s Director of Local Conservation Corps
Having grown up with a strong father, while many of his friends did not, Shawn saw a need for a fatherhood training program to improve parents supporting their kids. Being present in their lives reduces children's risk of becoming part of the criminal justice system, improved test scores, and scholastic performance.
Read Shawn's Story
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Shanell Williams
Organizer, Activist, and Executive Director of Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness
After her mom passed away due to a medical mistake, Shanell was determined to improve the health outcomes for Black women when she joined PTBi. With over 26 years of experience as a public advocate and organizer, her life's work is to improve the lives of marginalized people.
Read Shanell's Story
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