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Resources
The stories shared in Listen to Me reflect experiences that are deeply personal, but they also point to broader conversations about maternal health, reproductive justice, and the systems that shape how Black women and families experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. If you would like to learn more, seek support, or connect with organizations doing this important work, the resources below offer education, advocacy, community, and direct services.
FEATURED COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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​​Listen to Me features the founders and directors of three organizations dedicated to improving Black maternal health. They are shining examples of the many organizations doing phenomenal work throughout the United States.
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National Association to Advance Black Birth (NAABB)
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Advances Black maternal and infant health through advocacy, education, research, and policy change while supporting birth workers and healthcare institutions.
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Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project (DSMAP)
A national nonprofit dedicated to advancing Black maternal health through advocacy, community engagement, and maternal justice initiatives
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Provides community-based support to women during pregnancy and through the first year after birth through its national Sister Friend network.
Screening Partners
We are grateful to the organizations, institutions, and communities that have helped bring Listen to Me to audiences across the country. Their partnership has created spaces for education, storytelling, and connection:
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Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern & OHSIS
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University of Michigan School of Public Health
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Gender & Women's Studies
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Additional screening partners will be announced soon.
Host a Screening
Interested in bringing Listen to Me to your community? We welcome opportunities to partner with schools, universities, healthcare institutions, community organizations, faith communities, advocacy groups, and other spaces where these conversations can continue.
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Screenings offer an opportunity not only to watch the film, but also to gather, reflect, share experiences, and engage in meaningful dialogue about Black maternal health and reproductive justice.
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Our screening guide and watch party toolkit provide resources and discussion prompts to help facilitate these conversations. For partnership opportunities or information about hosting a screening, please contact us.
Whether you are an expectant parent, a healthcare provider, an advocate, or someone interested in learning more, we hope these organizations offer a place to begin. The work of improving Black maternal health happens every day, in health clinics and community spaces, through policy and advocacy, and in the relationships that support families before, during, and after birth.
National Organizations
A national network advancing Black maternal health, rights, and justice through advocacy, research, policy, and community-driven solutions.
Dedicated to improving outcomes for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through education, support, advocacy, research, and community engagement.
Supports research, education, and public awareness initiatives focused on cardiovascular health, including programs addressing women's heart health and maternal health outcomes.
A birth justice and full-spectrum doula organization serving families in the New York City and New Jersey region. Ancient Song provides culturally aligned maternal and reproductive care, including birth, postpartum, antepartum, and abortion support, with a particular focus on Black and Latinx communities.
Supports and promotes Black midwifery through advocacy, education, and community engagement while expanding access to culturally responsive care.
A global directory and training organization that empowers BIPOC doulas, supports birth workers, and advocates for safer and more equitable maternal care.
A reproductive justice organization that offers a nationwide Black Doula Locator, helping families connect with holistic, full-spectrum, and certified birth workers across the country.
Community and Regional Support
Provides doula training, professional development, and community-based maternal health services while supporting the growth of a diverse and culturally responsive perinatal workforce.
A reproductive justice organization providing comprehensive doula services, education, advocacy, and sliding-scale support to families in New York and beyond.
A Black woman-owned network connecting families throughout Georgia with affordable doula care while also providing education and training opportunities for birth workers.
A Black-owned doula collective and training organization dedicated to promoting perinatal wellness and addressing racial disparities in maternal health across New England.
A Southern California-based directory and support network connecting Black families with culturally responsive doulas and community care resources.
Provides direct funding assistance to help families access birth and postpartum doula care, reducing financial barriers to support.
This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a starting point for learning, support, and
community connection.
We will continue to update this page with new resources, educational materials, screening opportunities, and ways to engage with the work beyond the film. Please check back as this community continues to grow.