We are abstract, multifaceted beings with depth and range. The “essence” of Black women, femmes and girls is centered in how we show up authentically by your own definitions, on our own terms.
Through intentional dialogue and listening sessions led by UBUNTU Research and Evaluation, we explore Black women’s reproductive care journeys, stories, and experiences with special attention to their birthing and labor histories.
The findings were compiled and analyzed with the purpose of engaging the larger Nebraska community, healthcare systems, policy partners, and community-based birth workers to unveil the reproductive healthcare needs of Black women.
The Rooted Doula Care and Support Program was created through a partnership between United Healthcare (UHC), I Be Black Girl, A Mother’s Love, Nebraska Medicine, and the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative.
Now Home is a pilot research initiative powered by IBBG focused on the housing needs of underrepresented women returning from incarceration that also are focused on family reunification. Through surveys, listening sessions, policy analysis, and solutions curated by those most impacted, the report highlights key barriers to housing stability—and offers community-informed solutions to support reentry, family reunification, and long-term wellbeing.
