The Summit Coming BaCk into our Bodies
I Be Black Girl proudly powers Nebraska Black Maternal Health Month annually, an initiative aimed at fostering meaningful discussions and actionable solutions to reshape the landscape of reproductive justice in Nebraska.
As we build a movement grounded in reproductive justice, we knew we needed intentional time to gather, learn, and move forward together.
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Reached over 50,000 individuals across all of our platforms (Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)
Media news coverage was secured from WOWT 6 News, KMTV 3 News, KETV 7 News and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
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6,000 Estimated Reach Across Platforms
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keYnote speakers
Our main stage speakers shared powerful insights at The Summit, covering themes of gender freedom, maternal health, and Black liberation.
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The renowned activist, author, and professor graced the stage as our luncheon keynote speaker, bringing decades of involvement in social justice movements worldwide. Her emphasis on community building for economic, racial, and gender justice resonated deeply with attendees.
CHarLene CarrutHers
Delved into the intersections of Black freedom-making, governance, and feminist abolitionist geographies. With insights from her book “Unapologetic,” emphasized necessity telling complete stories, particularly regarding birthing living while Black.
Jennie JosepH
Health advocate and certified professional midwife Jennie shared over 40 years of wisdom and experience intransforming maternal health care. Her advocacy for systematicreform prioritizes women, babies, and families over profit, aiming to address disparities in safe maternity care.
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Award-winning artist, activist, and TEDx speaker Dominique captivated the audience with her mission to dismantle systems perpetuating violence against Black Trans people. Through advocacy and artistry, she highlighted the importanceof embracing the evolving diaspora of womanhood in the fight for gender freedom.
Breakout speakers
We had so many amazing change makers in one space at The Summit. Reproductive justice encompasses all aspects of life, including housing, economic liberation, wellness, education and food insecurity.
Cause Wholeness is No Triflin Matter: An Afrofuturist
View of Evaluating Reproductive Justice Efforts
Dr. Monique Liston
Founder, Chief Strategist, and Joyful Militant at UBUNTU Research and Evaluation
Health and Housing - The Urgency of Understanding
Kitty Amaya
Field Office Director for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Nebraska Office
There is Rest for the Weary: Embodied Rest for Sustainability
Taylor Givens-Dunn
Policy and Powerbuilding Manager at I Be Black Girl
Black Babies, Black Mothers, Black Bodies, Black Minds: The Educational Equity Component of Reproductive Justice
Dr. DérNecia Phillips
Founder of DAL Education & Care Solutions
Food Access and Equity
Ecosystems for Healthy Communities
Nancy Williams
Agronomy, consulting, grassroots organizing, and management for nonprofit community orgs
Transforming Systems by Centering Black Birthing People:
Overview of IBBG’s Birth Justice Portfolio
Jessica Ehule
Birth Justice Program Director at I Be Black Girl
Say Black: Reproductive Justice Foundations, Fundamentals and Futures
Krystal Leaphart
Senior Policy Analyst at the Reproductive Health Impact
attendee experienCe and FeedBaCk
This summit was absolutely amazing and refreshing! I left feeling whole and rejuvenated, as well as ready to change up how I speak about our Black bodies! This conference owes me absolutely nothing! Thank you, it was amazing!!”
This summit was one of the best events I have ever attended. It was evident that the IBBG team curated the attendee experience with intentionality and consideration. Each session built on the next. I learned new skills, heard new perspectives, and made new friends. This summit surely will catalyze the progression of reproductive justice in Nebraska.
85% of respondents strongly agreed that The Summit offered a rich diversity of reproductive justice topics.
87% of respondents stated the summit was well structured and easy to follow
80% said they would recommend The Summit to a friend or colleague
87% stated they felt welcomed
Budget
The total budget for The Summit in 2023 amounted to $158,894. Thanks to immense generosity from our sponsors, we successfully raised $62,588 for this event.
2023 Presenting Sponsor of The Summit:
As well as our other generous donors and sponsors:
PARTNER SPONSORS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
ACLU of Nebraska
Greater Omaha Chamber
Nebraska Appleseed
American National Bank
Women’s Fund of Omaha
CHAMPION SPONSORS
Planned Parenthood
North Central States
CityMatch
The invaluable support of our sponsors has been instrumental in making The Summit a reality.
sponsorsHip opportunities
CHANGEMAKER | $25,000
• 2025 Impact Report
• Social media acknowledgment
• Logo on the website
• Acknowledgment in our newsletter
• Opportunity to add a marketing item to the swag bag
MOVEMENT | $15,000
• 2025 Impact Report
• Social media acknowledgment
• Logo on the website
• Acknowledgment in our newsletter
CHAMPION | $10,000
• 2025 Impact Report
• Social media acknowledgment
• Logo on the website
PARTNER | $5,000
• 2025 Impact Report
• Social media acknowledgment
• Designated 10 person table at The Summit
• Remarks on the main stage
• 10 tickets to The Summit luncheon
• Discounted summit tickets for your staff members
• Full page ad in event brochure
• Designated 10 person table at The Summit
• Five tickets to the summit luncheon
• Half page ad in event brochure
• Acknowledgment in our newsletter
• Designated 5 person table at The Summit
• Logo on the website
• Acknowledgment in our newsletter
