Meet Black Mamas, ATX
Instilling Change for Communities
Hey BBU HUB! Let’s talk about Kelenne Blake from Black Mamas ATX—she is a health advocate, Blackacademic, and Executive Director of Black Mamas ATX. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago and now based in Austin, TX. Kelenne is passionate about the intersections of Black immigrant women and ensuring all vulnerable communities have a voice throughout all phases of life.
Committed to Change
Kelenne’s mission is to “disrupt false hierarchies and create spaces for those communities to assert their unique voices, perspectives and power — and, in so doing, creating a better world for all Mamas.” Kelenne is passionate about the work her and her team do each and everyday “ dedicated to an extraordinary movement to save the lives of Black mothers.”
Black Mamas ATX’s goal is to “reduce and ultimately eliminate the alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black women.” Through programs, increased awareness, training, outreach, and research, Kelenne and her team are leading the charge in Central Texas to help “Black mothers get the education and access to resources needed to have healthy pregnancies and birthing experiences.”
Ready to begin your journey? Let Kelenne and Black Mamas ATX be your partners in the beautiful adventure of birth and parenthood.
Location and Contact Information
You can find Kelenne of Black Mamas ATX in Austin, TX. Ready to reach out? Here’s how:
Website: https://blackmamasatx.com/
Email: info@blackmamasatx.com
Instagram: @blackmamas_atx
Kelenne of Black Mamas ATX is ready to help you and committed to ensuring that “women survive and thrive before, during, and after childbirth.”
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