Hear the stories of people who proudly dance to the beat of their own drum, no matter who can’t or won’t get with it.

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Diamond Stylz (@DiamondStylz): “My name is Diamond Stylz. I'm the executive director of Black Trans Women Inc, a nonprofit dedicated to the social-economic advancement of black trans women. I'm also the host and creator of Marsha's Plate Podcast, a podcast that archives current events and trans leadership from a black trans feminist lens.”

Rhayne Coleman (@CarefreeBlackNerd): “I'm the creator and host of the Carefree Black Nerd podcast. Through podcasting, I am having the conversation about representation in comics and related media on a weekly basis. And through my writing, I create black-centric stories about everyday life as well as fantastical worlds where we can slay dragons and be counted in the sci-fi stories that we are all too often left out of.”

Assante Smith (@heyassante): Assante Smith is a freelance entertainment curator and cohost of The Friend Zone Podcast.

Hear the stories of people looking for and finding love in a digital world. 

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“Quinn” Depay. “Hey, I'm a Black, professional, woman.  I want to find love but not at the cost to my health and safety.”

Reshan & Q. Ivory (@queen_ivore).  “My name is Reshan Ivory and my handsome husband is Quinnon “Q” Ivory. 13 years ago we met on a dating site called Yahoo Personals and we’ve been surfing life together ever since. We have 3 amazing children ages 22, 18, and 8 and we’ve been happily married for 11 years.” Learn more about their business, Touch of Ivory Designs, in their Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/306915744748937).

Latrice Sampson Richards (@latricesampsonrichards). “I am a creative that just happens to be a therapist.  Also, I’m everyone’s favorite Leo.” Learn more about Latrice at www.latricesampsonrichards.com.  

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Hear the stories of doulas who bring the unborn into the living, and share their unique perspectives on the role of Black birth workers in improving birth and postpartum experiences.

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Trynette Lariba (@curvy_fit_chicks) is a nurse Postpartum Doula who provides her nursing expertise, holistic teachings, breastfeeding counseling, and tools to intentional moms eager to create a solid foundation for themselves, their child, and their family. Learn more about Trynette at https://www.curvyfitchicks.com/

Nicole Deggins CNM, MSN, MPH (@sistamidwife), is a certified nurse-midwife, birth advocate, community educator, and founder of Sista Midwife productions with over 25 years of maternal child health experience. Learn more about Nicole at www.sistamidwife.com.

Kelly Carrington is a Registered Massage Therapist and Birth Doula.  He is the owner of Evolution Massage Therapy in Nova Scotia, Canada. Learn more about Kelly at https://www.evolutionmassage.ca/

Black Maternal Health Week 2022 Proclamation

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