Sankofa Reproductive Health & Healing Center

10/12/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY AT SANKOFA💜
Sankofa Village is a monthly space built for our community, by our community. Rooted in the Sankofa principle of reaching back to gather what sustains us, this clinic brings neighbors, caregivers, and trusted perinatal health professionals together under one roof. No family should navigate pregnancy or parnethood alone!
What You’ll Find:
Food access: Shelf-stable groceries to help stock your kitchen
Hygiene products: Diapers, wipes, feminine care items, and personal care essentials
Pregnancy support: Connection to prenatal resources, education, and informed decision making.
Postpartum support: Emotional, mental and physical wellness resources for the fourth trimester and beyond
Community connection: Meet other parents, share stories, and build your village
And so much more: Additional resources, referrals, and surprises that vary month to month
Who Should Attend:
Expecting parents, postpartum families, caregivers, grandparents, and anyone in our community who could use support. All families are welcome, and no appointment or personal info/ID required.
Want to Help?:
Our village grows stronger with every hand. If you’d like to volunteer, donate supplies, or partner with us as a provider or organization, please reach out at [email protected] or [email protected]
It takes a village. Come be a part of ours.
Reaching Forward. Giving Back.

09/25/2026

Sankofa Doula Care extends beyond birth. Postpartum support is essential!

So proud of our doulas SeQuoia Kemp and Shauna Nicole shedding a light on such an important topic 💙

The Lindsay Clancy trial shined a light on postpartum depression, and more women are speaking out.

09/04/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE—REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!

Join Kay Matthews and The Shades of Blue Project for:

Beyond the Silence: Understanding Postpartum Psychosis in Black Communities

🗓️ Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Central Time
💻 Virtual | Free Registration

Postpartum psychosis does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, income, or social status—and the Black community is not exempt. This urgent town hall will bring together maternal mental health professionals, advocates, and voices of lived experience to help our community:

- Understand postpartum psychosis
- Recognize the warning signs
- Respond appropriately during a crisis
- Address stigma and misinformation
- Explore treatment, recovery, and family support

Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency, but with timely, informed, and compassionate care, recovery is possible.

Join the conversation. Learn the signs. Help protect mothers and families.

💬 Comment “INFO" below, and we will send you the registration link.

You can also register directly at: https://bit.ly/PPPTOWNHALL2026

08/18/2026

This Thursday💜🤰🏽👩🏾‍🍼
Unapologetically Unfiltered:
Hosted by Syracuse Black Maternal Health Collective
Truth, healing, pleasure, pain, motherhood, love, identity, joy, and everything in between told unapologetically and without filters.
Thursday, August 20
Doors open at 5 PM | Pre-show reception: 5–5:45 PM
Community Folk Art Center

04/17/2026

Our Babies are Royally Loved- Community Baby Shower. Happening now 2323 S. Salina Street. Cafe Sankofa. 💜💙

04/15/2026

Black Maternal Health Week is for the entire family.
As a divine blessing and in the spirit of our ancestors, we are honored to serve our community, in partnership- Rooted in Justice & Joy!
Our Little Ones are Royally Loved.
Our Mamas are Royally Loved.
Our Fathers are Royally Loved.
Our Families are Royally Loved.
Don’t miss a community baby shower and celebration this Friday.

Sankofa Doula Care is Family Care
Reaching Forward. Giving Back.

🗓️Friday, April 17, 2026
⏱️5:00pm-8:00pm
📍Cafe Sankofa

04/13/2026

🏡 Lead Safe Living Starts Here

Join Assemblymember Pamela Hunter for a FREE Lead-Safe Workshop to help protect your home and your family.

Lead exposure can be hidden, but the risks are real. This interactive session will give you the tools and knowledge to identify hazards and take action.

✅ Bring one item from your home to be tested for lead on site
(Limit one item per person)

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Dunbar Community Center
1453 S State St, Syracuse

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This event is open to residents of the 128th Assembly District, including:
• Town of Salina
• Town of DeWitt
• Town of Onondaga
• Parts of the City of Syracuse
• Onondaga Nation

📞 Call 315-449-9536 to register or scan the QR code below.

Protect your home. Protect your family. Take the first step.

04/12/2026

Join Us & Don’t miss Black Maternal Health Week 2026!

Monday, April 13, 2026 12noon to 1pm
This year the city of Syracuse and the County of Onondaga will proclaim April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week.
We our honored to have Mayor Sharon Owens present the city’s proclamation and Nodesia Hernandez present the county’s proclamation and commitment to Black Maternal Health in Central New York.
We are also honored to have Cjala Surratt, candidate for Syracuse Common Councilor at large, reproductive justice and restorative justice activist and owner of Black Citizens Brigade share her vision for advancing equity in maternal health.
NOW is the time to recommit to better maternal health outcomes for all.

Friday, April 17, 2026 5:00-8:00pm
Calling all mothers, fathers, and babies. Black Maternal Health Week is for you. Join Zeta Phi Beta, Sankofa Doula Collective, Cafe Sankofa, and community partners for our Community Baby Shower. Free diaper, wipes, clothing and baby items. All for you.
Transformative and sustainable improvements to Black maternal health are within our reach. Together we can make a difference. Be sure to check out the Syracuse Black Maternal Health Committee for all the events happening around the city.
Black Maternal Health Week is our time every year to raise awareness and advance equity.
We mark this historic occasion: Rooted in Joy & Justice!

04/11/2026

📣📣📻Happy Black Maternal Health Week.💜
Happy Black Doula Day.💜
Community-Based Doula Care is the life affirming care our families deserve. Black Doulas center love and the sacredness of birth and parenting.
Black Doula Day is a global celebration honoring Black Doulas across the world. This day exist to uplift the work, impact and legacy of Black doulas everywhere.
Join us in celebrating Black doulas, Black mothers and fathers, Black babies, & Black families.
Black Maternal Health Week is our time every year to raise awareness and advance equity.
We mark this historic occasion: Rooted in Joy & Justice!

04/11/2026

Happy Black Doula Day! Grateful to partners in this life saving work 💜