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This class is offered with deep respect and humility. I am not a Black woman, but I believe it’s essential to uplift the voices, legacy, and leadership of Black midwives, healers, and advocates whose brilliance has shaped maternal care — despite centuries of erasure and injustice. This offering is a small part of honoring that truth. _____________________________________ Black Brilliance is designed for doulas, birthworkers, and perinatal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of systemic racism in reproductive care and actively work toward birth equity. This anti-racism doula training centers the historical and present-day brilliance of Black midwives, healers, and birthing people — offering truth-telling, context, and action steps for meaningful change. Through storytelling, history, reflection, and guided practice, this program honors the legacy of Black birthwork while inviting non-Black doulas (especially white practitioners) into a space of accountability and growth. You’ll explore the roots of obstetric racism, the erasure of Black midwives, and the ongoing disparities in maternal health — without centering trauma or guilt. Instead, we lift up resistance, joy, and community wisdom as tools for liberation. Whether you’re a new doula or a seasoned educator, this course equips you to show up in birth spaces with greater humility, cultural awareness, and a commitment to reproductive justice. ✅ What You’ll Learn: The historical foundations of obstetric racism and medical exploitation The erasure of Black midwifery and the rise of institutionalized obstetrics Present-day disparities in maternal health and provider bias Ways to honor Black birthing traditions and amplify birth justice work Practical steps to integrate anti-racist principles into your doula practice
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