Event Recap of Black Midwifery Collective's
Day of the Midwife | Meet the Midwife
May 4th, 2025 | Chicago, Illinois
In honor of International Day of the Midwife, the Black Midwifery Collective hosted a powerful and heart-centered community gathering on May 4th, 2025 at The Silver Room in Hyde Park, Chicago.
This free event featured a panel discussion with midwives, doulas, and birth workers from various traditions, including:
- Star August – BMC Founder & Certified Professional Midwife
- Mekazin Alexander – Traditional Midwife
- Dr. Reneau Diallo – Elder Midwife & CNM
- Shariah Sanders – Doula, Herbalist, Birth Assistant
- Moderator: Lotus Love – Iyanifa Priestess, Doula, Reiki Master
Our panel explored Black birthing traditions, midwifery education, community care, and the future of birth work.
Guests enjoyed nourishing refreshments, meaningful conversation, and raffle giveaways — all in celebration of the sacred work of midwifery.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped uplift the legacy and labor of Black midwives.
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