Reimagining
Black maternal health TOGETHER
About Us
In 2023 a working group of Black birthing people, birth workers, advocates, medical and public health professionals engaged in a participatory study to develop a five-year agenda for Black maternal health in Oregon.
From this initiative, the Black Futures Initiative for Perinatal Health emerged as a community-led collaboration to advance patient-centered care for the most vulnerable birthing communities through direct service, advocacy, research, power-building, and cultural transformation.
Rooted in the research of Dr. Roberta Suzette Hunte, our advocacy efforts focused on securing perinatal health funding and services through legislation in partnership with Children’s Institute, Oregon Health Education Collaborative, and policymakers.
Community Partners
Working together to build our shared vision for a better and more equitble system that uplifts all.
 The Center for Women’s Leadership works in collaboration with seasoned and emerging women and gender-expansive leaders to advance the individual and collective practice of transformative leadership in Oregon and beyond. |  Transforming the Health of the Communities We Serve, One Person at a Time |  Stand with us to ensure every Oregon child has the chance to thrive. Change a child’s life through education, policy, and advocacy. Act now. |
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 We're organizing Oregon mamas and caregivers across a range of identities to fight for economic and reproductive justice. |  At Portland State University’s School of Social Work, you will find passionate and forward-thinking colleagues and collaborative, inclusive faculty committed to building a socially just and equitable future for all. |  The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) is a community-based arts center located in North Portland. It was founded in 1982 by Portland's first Black Commissioner and Parks' Director, Charles Jordan. IFCC has served as a cultural home for the Black community in N/NE since its founding. |
 Women's Foundation of Oregon supports communities, programs, and individuals that improve the lives and opportunities of women and girls. |  We make it easy to get the care you need. Health Share covers Oregon Health Plan members living in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington counties. |  Live and learn in one of the best college locations in America. Our campus in downtown Portland provides inspiration and opportunity at every turn. |