Women's History Month, Black Mamas Meetup, Cesar Chavez Day, and more

March 2025

Women's History Month

Honoring Harriet Jacobs for Women's History Month

An extraordinary woman born into slavery in North Carolina defied unimaginable odds to reclaim her freedom, along the way, helping countless during the Civil War and Reconstruction. An abolitionist and Women's Suffrage activist, Jacobs was also an author, describing the realities of enslaved women and their struggles for dignity and equality.

Black Maternal Health Week is coming April 11-17

We want to celebrate and amplify the incredible work being done to support and uplift Black families during Black Maternal Health Week. Whether you’re hosting a workshop, webinar, support group, or other event, we want to hear about it.

Add your event info via the link below, and we'll include it in our April newsletter!

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Thought Prompt of the Month

Who are the women in your life that inspire you?

The PTBi team would love to hear from you!

If you feel moved you can leave a message either by phone or through the link below.

Voicemail: (415) 502-5601

Or Submit Your Reply Online

Please note that messages left on voicemail or submitted online may be shared via our newsletter, website, social media, or other channels.

Featured Reply From February

How do your ancestors inspire you?

“My ancestors inspire me to live a life full of purpose. Their resilience and strength in the face of adversity gives me courage. I strive to honor their legacy through hard work and dedication. Knowing where I come from gives me a deep sense of belonging. I hope to make them proud by contributing positively to the world.”

- Natasha

César Chávez Day is March 31st!

Join Black Mamas Meet Up

A virtual postpartum group for Black mamas with children up to 3 years old meets every second and fourth Friday of the month from

11 am to 12 pm (PST). Most meetings are virtual with periodic in-person family-friendly activities.

The next session is March 14th.

Training for Maternity Providers in Ghana and Kenya

Principal Investigator Patience Afulani and the Caring for Providers to Improve Patient Experience team completed training for 46 maternity providers in the Upper East and North East regions of Ghana recently. The education focused on person-centered maternity care, stress management, and emergency response and has now trained nearly 200 healthcare providers across 20 facilities.

California Maternal Health Workforce Webinar

This webinar will provide an overview of the maternal health workforce and highlight efforts to improve maternal health across the state. The expert panelists will share insights on key topics impacting maternal care. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with experts working to improve maternal health in California.

March 20, 10 to 11:30 am (PST)

Women's History Month Event: Reimagining Justice

In celebration of Women’s History Month, join the Oakland Museum of California for an interactive conversation with Black liberation advocate, Malkia Devich-Cyril, and activist-astrologer, Jessica Lanyadoo The event includes musical performances by Bay Area based and internationally acclaimed Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat and musician, Atabak Elyas.

March 16, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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Unconditional Cash Transfer Program Webinar

The Mother and Infant Cash Coalition will be co-hosting a webinar with UCLA's Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy on unconditional cash as a strategy for advancing reproductive justice. The event's conversation on the recent policy brief as well as the ways that five organizations (including the Abundant Birth Project) are seeing direct cash support address the negative effects of inequality.

March 14, 12 pm to 1:15 pm (PST)

Voices for Birth Justice

Breyonna Gaines-Barrett

Mom, Doula, MPH Student, and Community Champion

It wasn't until she became pregnant with her first child that Breyonna ever heard about doulas. Living in Fresno, Breyonna found few support systems for pregnant people, something that inspired her journey to become a doula and pursue a public health degree.

Read Breyonna's Story

Gifty Kwofie

Mom, Health Educator, Fresno County Perinatal Equity Initiative Coordinator

Coming from Ghana, Gifty was aware of the healthcare challenges faced by developing nations but was shocked to encounter a maternal health crisis in the US for Black people. This realization inspired Gifty to work to make a difference in birth equity.

Read Gifty's Story

Celebrate Women with PTBi's March Zoom Background

March's background features Ruta Lauleva Aiono, Doula Coordinator, Traditional Birth Attendant, M.A.N.A Pasefika.

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