BLACK BREASTFEEDING WEEK

(Black PR Wire) Detroit, MI – The Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) proudly announces its highly anticipated Annual Black Mothers Breastfeeding Summit, held in celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week 2025. This year’s Summit, themed “Rooted in Breastfeeding Success, Grounded in Community Support,” takes place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Association, 8886 Lasher Rd, Detroit, MI.

This community-centered event will bring together families, advocates, and maternal health leaders for a day of empowerment, education, and cultural celebration. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of activities including:

• Live entertainment and a DJ
• Horseback riding and outdoor fun
• Interactive panel with Q&A featuring maternal health experts
• Games, food, and giveaways
• A western attire contest with a special prize for best dressed

“Our Summit is a time to celebrate community, share knowledge, and uplift the voices of Black mothers,” says Kiddada Green, Co-Creator of Black Breastfeeding Week and Founding Executive Director of BMBFA.  “Breastfeeding is both a cultural tradition and a health equity issue, and this event reflects our commitment to building supportive spaces where families can thrive.”  The Annual Summit is part of Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25–31), designed to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and strengthen support systems for Black families. The event is free and open to the public, with registration encouraged at www.bmbfa.org/bbw2025.

About Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community-based organization and the leader of local, state, and national programs aligned with its mission to reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for Black families. Founded in Detroit, BMBFA’s work has become a model for advancing maternal and infant health nationwide.  Find out more at www.bmbfa.org.

About Black Breastfeeding Week
Black Breastfeeding Week was launched in 2013 by Kiddada Green, Kimberly Seals Allers, and Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka to bring awareness to racial disparities in breastfeeding and to create space for Black voices, experiences, and leadership. What began as a vision to ensure Black families have the support, education, and advocacy they deserve has grown into a national movement. Observed annually during the last week of August, the week highlights the importance of culturally responsive care, the history of breastfeeding in Black communities, and the vital role of family and community support in promoting maternal and infant health.