May 2023 Issue: 2024 KJLH Women's Health Expo

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We have some exciting news! AAIMM is a proud sponsor of this year's KJLH Women's Health Expo. Get more details about the Expo, our booth, and giveaways. You'll also see some highlights from BMHW, so keep reading for more!

As always, thank YOU for being an outstanding member of our AAIMM village.
We're stronger together

The 2024 KJLH Women's Health Expo is being held at the Long Beach Convention Center on May 11 from 7am-5pm. Our AAIMM booth (#225) is located in the Exhibit Hall, which is open from 9:30am-4pm. More than 10,000 attendees are expected to participate in this year's event, which is themed, Women Turning Strength Into Purpose.

At our booth, you can meet folks from the AAIMM village and learn about free doula services, dad groups, Community Action Teams throughout Los Angeles County, special events, pregnancy tips, and resources for Black families. We'll have something for everyone, whether you're an expectant parent or a concerned member of the community.

We can't wait to meet you!

GIVEAWAYS

Booth giveaways* include:

T-Shirts
First 5 LA Kits for New Parents
Stickers
Buttons
Downloadable Tip Guides
Baby Items

...and more!

*Giveaways are available while supplies last.

PANELS

Catch our live interview on The Guy Black Show (at 12:15pm on 102.3 FM)during the Expo! Tune into KJLH and learn more about how you can get involved in helping AAIMM create a stronger village of support for Black families in Los Angeles.

Presenting sponsor Black Infant Health (BIH) is hosting a 30-minute panel discussion on its BIH Pavilion stage from 2:30-3pm during the Expo. The topic of discussion will be “Addressing Perinatal Health Disparities in Black Communities,” featuring perinatal equity advocates, fatherhood advocates, Black fathers, and prenatal care providers. AAIMM Prevention Initiative Programs Director, Adjoa Jones, will be one of the panelists.

Thank you all for making this year's Black Maternal Health Week a resounding success!

From storytelling to a barber shop meet-up, journaling to Black film showcases, Black Maternal Health Week activities were as varied as are Black mamas and the Black experience.

It was all-hands-on-deck in the community as our mamas shined. We're especially grateful for all of the event volunteers, partner organizations, and the entire AAIMM village that stepped up to celebrate reproductive justice for Black women and birthing persons.

As part of Black Maternal Health Week, AAIMM also teamed up with Black Women for Wellness to share our message on the sides of prominent buildings across Los Angeles to amplify our programming and shed light on the importance of Black Maternal Health.

The message we aimed to convey is powerful and resonant: "Black Mothers, reclaim your joy!" with the hashtag #BlackMaternalResilience and website link
www.blackmamasweek.com.

More of our favorite highlights from the week:

Black Maternal Health Week 2024 featured in the LA Sentinel
Black Maternal Health Week 2024 on KBLA with Areva Martin
Sen. LaPhonza Butler joined the South LA/South Bay AAIMM Community Action Team in preparing for the 3rd Annual Community Baby Shower and
Resource Fair