EMBRACE Summit

Vision
The afternoon of Day 3 invites community members, providers, and advocates to gather for a brief wellness session followed by a Reproductive Justice 101 training that includes a policy and advocacy session. This co-education will connect clinicians, researchers, and community members, equipping participants to activate a personal and professional mission to impact Black maternal health.

Objectives
Education and engagement rooted in principles of reproductive justice

• Define and discuss health, reproductive health, and reproductive justice
• Evaluate cultural competency and cultural humility
• Determine how intersectionality influences social determinants of health
• Develop individual and systemic policy and advocacy approaches to activate collaborations to improve Black maternal health outcomes

Agenda
EMBRACE Network Strategic Engagement
8:30-9:00—Breakfast and Connections
9-9:30—Wellness with Felicia  
9:30-10:00—Community Health Advocates Reflections from Community Dinner
10:00-12:15—Engagement for EMBRACE Strategic Planning
12:15-1:00—Lunch

EMBRACE Reproductive Justice 101 Training
Featuring Ngozi Tibbs and New Voices for Reproductive Justice   
1:00-1:15—Chair Yoga with Alecia 
1:15-1:30—Afternoon Break: Snacks and beverages
1:30-3:30—Reproductive Justice 101 Training
 3:30-4:00—Wrap Up