Birth in Color 🌈

That’s my Speaker. We lead by example, and we will work to lower costs of childcare for all Virginians. Supporting and protecting working families just got a whole lot easier after Tuesday’s elections.

Virginia, you showed up. 🗳️ You elected: ✅ Virginia's 1st woman governor - Abigail Spanberger ✅ 1st Muslim woman in statewide office nationwide - Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor ✅ Leaders committed to reproductive freedom Congratulations on making your voices heard. 👏🏽

@destinyforva Truly one of our favorite legislators 🥹 Thank you for supporting us always and for reminding us of what’s at stake this year!! ✨🗳️

What an incredible day at Voices and Votes with @BirthInColor! 💜✨Inspired by the powerful conversations and the elected leaders fighting for Black maternal health, reproductive freedom, and accessible resources for ALL. Our voices matter, and our votes do too! 🗳️

Virginia Union University is the first HBCU in Virginia to offer a doula certification program, partnering with the Virginia Board of Health and Birth in Color to address Black maternal health disparities. #BlackMaternalHealth #HBCU blackenterprise.com/virginia-union…

🚨 HISTORY MADE! 🚨 VUU launches VA’s 1st Doula Certification Program at an HBCU! In partnership with @birthincolor & VA Dept. of Health, we’re tackling racial disparities in maternal health. #HealthEquity #VUU

VDH News Release - March 9, 2025: Virginia Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure in Northern Virginia. Read the full statement here: ow.ly/wbzC50Veug4.

🚨 As of last night, ICE conducted targeted raids in Arlington, VA, detaining community members and tearing families apart. These cruel and unjust tactics are designed to spread fear—but we are not powerless.

⭐️ Your story has POWER. Join us and special guest Latwyla Matthias from Progress VA as we explore how digital advocacy shapes reproductive justice narratives and creates real change. 🔗 RSVP : birthincolor.org/allevents/febt…

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🌈 From advocacy to storytelling, from birth work to youth leadership - there are so many colorful ways - and events, to be part of. 🔗 Learn more about our work at: birthincolor.org/community

💙🏈 Get Super Bowl ready and join us for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation for dads and birth partners! 🔗 RSVP TODAY: birthincolor.org/dadsselfcarers… FREE SERVICES: 💈 Haircuts by Blade Therapy ✨ Facials & Manicures by @trueskynbeauty 💆🏾‍♂️ Professional Massages 💛 and more :)

✨ TODAY! FREE EVENT - TEST WITH US This Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we're creating a space of support, education, and empowerment. Because our community deserves healthcare that sees us, serves us, and supports us without stigma. 🔗 birthincolor.org/allevents/hiva…

✈️ Our Black Maternal Health Summit is in April but tickets are discounted for a limited time! 🌈 Use 'CLUBCOLOR' for 15% off! 🔗 Learn more and purchase RSVP at BirthinColor.org/BMHW25 ✨

🫶🏽 Get Tested with @NationzFoundation and Birth in Color 🔗 birthincolor.org/testingrsvp

🖤 Like Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, we believe in the power of our stories. VIA : @ASALH_BHM

Great news! 🎉 My bill, #HB1918, passed the House unanimously! It creates a Women’s Menstrual Health Program to boost awareness & early detection of menstrual disorders. A big step for better healthcare in Virginia! Onward! ✨ #VALeg #MenstrualHealth #Progress

Everyone should have access to the full range of reproductive health care regardless of income. I'm proud to share that my bill on Contraceptive Equity, SB 780, has successfully passed the Senate of Virginia! Excited to work with @CandiMundonKing on getting this important legislation through the General Assembly this session.

🗣️ BREAKING: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ADVANCES IN VA!! HJ1, our constitutional amendment protecting reproductive freedom, passes Senate and moves forward!!!!! LET'S GO 👏🏽 This historic moment wouldn't be possible without your advocacy. 🔗 Tools & resources: birthincolor.org/advocacy25

⚠️💧 WATER CRISIS RECOVERY FUND NOW OPEN Apply to receive support for rent, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and car payments. APPLY TWO WAYS: 📞 Call 311 🔗 Visit rva311.com DEADLINE: MARCH 14 Source: @rvagov