Recent Articles
Posted By: Alyssa Marie Speece, MPH
Fri Dec 3rd, 2021
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) began its equity journey before I started in 2017 and that work will continue long after I am gone. We continually strive to center equity in both our internal processes and external programs. One area of pride for the USBC is having one of the most diverse Bo
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Wed Apr 28th, 2021
The USBC believes that equity work with meaning and impact begins with a personal learning journey. As part of our efforts to create a landscape of breastfeeding support, the USBC will be hosting another set of virtual identity caucuses to allow individuals of the same identity to be in community wi
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Mon Feb 22nd, 2021
February is Black History Month! The USBC updated its "Black History Month Tools & Resources" webpage. The webpage features a compilation of resources, tools, and materials from the field that can be shared with breastfeeding families. Please submit additional resources via the online form.
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Tue Feb 2nd, 2021
Have you served as an equity coach, trainer, speaker, or evaluator? We want to hear from you!
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is working to identify a cohort of equity experts to be included in a directory on the USBC website. This new resource will make it easier for individuals and organi
Posted By: Nikia Sankofa, MPH, MPA
Mon Aug 31st, 2020
Revive. Restore. Reclaim! Those words are a balm. It immediately puts me into the mindset that the power to feed Black babies is, and has always been, in the hands of Black parents, families, and communities. We get to go back and fetch it, grab the history, and take it into the future.
