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The B.L.A.C.K. Mission & Vision
Mission
To eliminate anti-black racism, decrease disparities and restore justice and equity in lactation education and practice. We shall fulfill this mission by educating aspiring lactation professionals, birth workers and all who serve Black women, birthing people & their families throughout the perinatal and through the postpartum period and beyond.
Vision
To diversify lactation education, reduce breastfeeding disparities and highlight the unique history and lived experience of Black mothers, fathers, birthing people and families in America and the African diaspora as it pertains to lactation.
Meet TaNefer Camara
Co-Founder & Active Instructor
Daughter, Mother, Wife, Aunt and Sister-Friend
17 years supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
Bachelors degree in Psychology and Health Education with an emphasis on community health and Masters in Health Care Administration
Former WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Traditional full spectrum birth worker, Post-Partum healer and Maternal Health Strategist
Meet Lydia O. Boyd
Co-Founder & Active Instructor
The B.L.A.C.K. Course Business Administrator
Daughter, Mother, Aunt, and Sister-Friend
16 years supporting families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
Former WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Certified Lactation Educator
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Elder, Prayer Warrior, Healer, Doula
Meet Felisha Floyd
Co-Founder & Active Instructor
Daughter, Mother, Wife, Aunt, and Sister-Friend
Bachelors degree in Public Service and Associates in Psychology
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
Former WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor & Breastfeeding Coordinator
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Member of the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI)/Race Forward First Food Cohort/Racial Equity CSI Trainer
Former U.S. Military Spouse; retired after 20 years of service