Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10 am – 6 pm | PSCC Magnolia Campus
Knoxville’s Black Maternal Health Conference highlights the expertise of local researchers, birth workers, holistic practitioners, business owners, advocates, activists, and professionals dedicated to maternal health and wellness in Knoxville and the Tri-Cities.
This event raises awareness and offers education through interactive sessions and artistic expressions, focusing on the critical issues surrounding Black maternal/paternal health and addressing the disparities faced by people of color and their families.
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Join us at the Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference for a day of inspiring keynotes, educational workshops, and wellness experiences, all dedicated to honoring mothers. Don’t miss out on this empowering event—register now to secure your spot!
MEET OUR Curators
Alexis Alsup
Doula & Student Midwife, Empowered Doula Services
Femeika Elliott
WOMB PRACTITIONER, FOODWAYS EDUCATOR & SPIRITUALIST | FOUNDER OF MEIK MEALS’ LOTUS PROGRAM
Meet Our Speakers
Meet the inspiring speakers of the Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference! Click the button below to learn more about the voices shaping this important conversation and empowering mothers, fathers, and families in our community.
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MEET OUR 2025 Keynote SPEAKER
James Hogue
Keynote Speaker, Birth doula, Childbirth Educator
James, a native of Detroit, Michigan, comes from a large family of twelve siblings. His early exposure to a bustling household environment, along with being an uncle to over 20 nieces and nephews, naturally steered him towards a career in birth education. James is a trained birth doula, having completed his training through the National Black Doulas Association.
His journey into birth education became deeply personal and a clear calling during his wife’s challenging pregnancy with their son, which involved complications like oligohydramnios and preeclampsia. The situation highlighted the critical importance of adequate prenatal education and preparation for unexpected challenges.
Motivated by his experiences, James founded the nonprofit organization “Fathers Assisting Mothers.” His mission through this initiative is to educate and empower expectant fathers, equipping them to provide essential support to the mothers in their lives during this pivotal time.
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Discover how the Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference is empowering and uplifting mothers through education, wellness, and community. Click the link to learn more about this transformative event and how you can be part of it!
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