On Saturday, August 24, 2024, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted its "10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) celebration at the beautiful Heritage Green Park, at N. 62nd St. and Custer Ave. This year’s theme, "Growing Stronger Together," emphasized the crucial intersection of birth and community, and a decade of the group's collective commitment to … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network hosts ’10th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
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AABN hosts ‘9th Annual Lift Up Every Baby’ – ‘Oh, What A Joy!’
On Saturday August 26, 2023, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted the "9th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!," Heritage Green at Westlawn Gardens, 6201 W. Custer Ave. This year’s theme "Oh, What A Joy!" highlights the joys of the journey of parenthood, the beauty and blessings of birth, babies and breastfeeding. The AABN’s annual Lift Up Every Baby! event was … [Read more...] about AABN hosts ‘9th Annual Lift Up Every Baby’ – ‘Oh, What A Joy!’
African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 15 years of community service
The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) proudly celebrated 15 years of service to the greater Milwaukee community. In honor of reaching this milestone, AABN commemorated with a 15-Year Anniversary Celebration on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Henry L. Palmer Lodge. WI Department of Health Services Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jasmine Zapata delivered the anniversary message … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network celebrates 15 years of community service
AABN hosts Community Convening for community-based doula training initiative
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted a Community Convening meeting to share its plans to train and certify 21 people to become community-based doulas at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, 101 W. Pleasant St. This event brought together elected officials, families, health care providers, community/birth workers, and other … [Read more...] about AABN hosts Community Convening for community-based doula training initiative
AABN hosts ‘Year End Celebration and Awards’
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted their "Year End Celebration," at the Sojourner Family Peace Center, 619 W. Walnut St., with a walk down the Red Carpet. Food, Fun, and Awards were given out at the event. AABN founder and CEO Dalvery Blackwell (bottom photo, center) also was celebrated for her 2022 Annual Black Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about AABN hosts ‘Year End Celebration and Awards’
AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with ‘7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) and its sponsors Molina Cares and Educators Credit Union hosted the "7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!" (LUEB) event to celebrate birth, health, wellness, breastfeeding and the resiliencies of Black families and communities. This event took place during National Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 23-28) which parallels with … [Read more...] about AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with ‘7th Annual Lift Up Every Baby!’
AABN and University of Wisconsin-Madison launch new ‘Black Fathers Equal Partners’ research project
On Friday, June 18, 2021, The African American Breastfeeding Network, Inc. (AABN) and the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Human Ecology and School of Social Work, announced a groundbreaking partnership at Big Daddy's BBQ and Soul Food, 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd. "Black Fathers, Equal Partners in Advancing Maternal and Infant Health," is a new research project aimed at … [Read more...] about AABN and University of Wisconsin-Madison launch new ‘Black Fathers Equal Partners’ research project
AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with virtual ‘7th Annual Lift-Up Every Baby!’
On Sunday, August 30, 2020, for the 7th year in a row, the African American Breastfeeding Network, Inc., presented their annual "Lift-Up Every Baby," event. While traditionally the event is held with a group outdoors, this year due to COVID-19 the event was held virtually via ZOOM. The event broadcast live from Alice's Garden, 213 N. 21st Street, while more than 50 families … [Read more...] about AABN culminates Black Breastfeeding Week with virtual ‘7th Annual Lift-Up Every Baby!’
Second ‘Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive-Up’ delivers 250 care packages to Milwaukee families
The African American Breastfeeding Network Inc. (AABN) hosted its second "Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive- Up," on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2207 North 2nd Street. "Families are experiencing insurmountable stress due to COVID-19, and other situations. This event may lift some of the tension and stress families are feeling by … [Read more...] about Second ‘Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive-Up’ delivers 250 care packages to Milwaukee families
AABN hosts first annual ‘Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive-Up’
On Saturday, June 13, 2020, The African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) and the Office of Early Childhood Initiatives (OECI) hosted the first annual Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Initiative Drive-Up at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2207 N. 2nd Street. More than 250 families received packages of essential goods and educational supplies. Items were purchased … [Read more...] about AABN hosts first annual ‘Well Mommy & Baby Care Package Drive-Up’