Kismet Doula Services is hosting a yoga fundraiser for our rent relief initiative this Sunday at 1pm! Check out the FB event and help us fundraise $21,000 by 2021!
https://t.co/JX1uZOJEix
Black women are six times more likely to die during or shortly after childbirth in Iowa than white women. But when it comes to systemic racism in health care, this issue is just the tip of the iceberg. @IowaPublicRadio https://t.co/t4nu1lxpcN
"We can have so much more, like the resources exist. There's so much awareness about this issue. Like, what else do we need? Or what what kind of system can we dream up that will actually meet our needs?" -ME
This week on @IowaPublicRadio, we're explaining the history behind systemic racism in Iowa and how racist policies, practices and attitudes of the past and present continue to affect Black Iowans. First story of the week is from @natalie_krebs: https://t.co/vgYldio1JQ
I had an awesome convo with @natalie_krebs about Maternal Health in Iowa!!
& 🥰 this pic of a Markia! Remember that 5 family fundraiser? I got to work with her family bc of y'all 😊
This week on @IowaPublicRadio, we're explaining the history behind systemic racism in Iowa and how racist policies, practices and attitudes of the past and present continue to affect Black Iowans. First story of the week is from @natalie_krebs: https://t.co/vgYldio1JQ
Your body is not "healed" from labor after 6 weeks. You define when it's healed. Even if that means a year or two later. Postpartum is forever. You are always Postpartum. Your body will always be different post baby. Even if the pregnancy ended early.
Join us this evening for a Justice 4 Black Children vigil. We won’t be marching, just coming together as a community to renew our commitment to finding Breasia, securing justice for Abdi and fighting for all Black children. 6:30pm at 6th/College. #DSMBLM
So much gratitude for everyone who supported my fundraiser! Super giddy to care for these 5 families.
Still accepting applications for free services too. If you know someone who could use it, let 'em know!
.@thesupplyhive donated $1500 to fund Doula care for Black families!! Thank y'all sm!! This is what community care can look like ❤️
Only about $700 to go! Can you help me meet this goal today? https://t.co/NVuIYUBiGQ
.@Josh_Mandelbaum I am calling on you to show the Des Moines Police Union that they cannot control our City Council and speak out against the retaliatory arrest of BLM organizers. If you truly believe that Black Lives Matter, don't only speak up when white allies are arrested.
@catrocketship I know!! I tried to get them to change it too when I met Ebonie, but alas it's a lil footnote at the bottom. But yay for more of us always!
@catrocketship Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤️❤️
**Also as far as anyone knows I was the first time DSM. My friend Ebonie is dope and was being a badass Black Doula in Waterloo before me.
Call 515-996-0003 if you see ICE activity or if someone has been detained.
Llame al 515-996-0003 si usted ve actividad de ICE o si alguien es arrestado.