# Event Details

- **Event Name**: It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families


- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a community event in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, focused on helping families understand how to build a strong birth team.

In Oklahoma, Black women experience the highest maternal death rates in the state, about 71.6 deaths per 100,000 births, and babies born to Black mothers face an infant mortality rate about 1.7 times higher than the state average. These disparities highlight the importance of education, support, and coordinated care.

This event is designed for individuals who are thinking about pregnancy, currently expecting, or who have recently delivered, as well as partners and support people. Attendees will hear brief insights from professionals who support maternal and infant health and then participate in small breakout sessions to learn more about different roles within a birth team and ask questions.

Our goal is to provide families with information, resources, and connections that support healthier pregnancies, births, and postpartum experiences.

Breakfast will be provided for all attendees.

📌 Register here:
https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/69b357c05a71aba8678af209

Presented by Imani’s Village and Oklahoma City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oklahoma-city/it-takes-a-village-birth-planning-and-advocacy-for-black-families/200029845774030
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oklahoma City
- **state**: OK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Garden Oaks Community Center
- **lat**: 35.4868107
- **long**: -97.4539703
- **full address**: Garden Oaks Community Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families

 being held?
  - **A:** It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families

 takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Garden Oaks Community Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families

?
  - **A:** It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families

 is organized by Imani's Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families

 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oklahoma City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If It Takes a Village: Birth Planning & Advocacy for Black Families

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