Healing Black Maternal Health through Art & Literature

Mark your calendars for an enriching evening at Spelman College Bookstore on April 12, 2024, from 4-6pm, coinciding with both Black Maternal Health Week and the close of Spelman’s Founders Week. Join us as we explore the theme of Healing Black Maternal Health through the captivating lenses of Art and Literature. Esteemed Class of 1986 Morehouse College and Spelman College Alums Dr. B.K. Edmond MD, and Master Quiltmaker Michelle Curney Willis will guide us through insightful discussions on the intersection of medicine, culture, and creativity. Be prepared to delve into meaningful conversations, gain valuable insights, and bask in the warmth of community over a selection of fine wine and cheese. This unique event promises an engaging blend of a book signing, quilt showcase, and a brief exploration of using art to heal. Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity to be part of a conversation aimed at uplifting, empowering, and healing.

Wonder why black women are dying at 3 times higher rates surrounding childbirth? Well, check out The Quiltmakers: The Art of Hearing A Black Mother’s Cry, as this short story gives the reason why and what can be done to improve these statistics.

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Copies of The Quiltmakers: The Art of Hearing A Black Mother’s Cry will be available at the Spelman College Bookstore and are available on Amazon for purchase. All proceeds from book sales of The Quiltmakers will go to organizations spreading Black Maternal Health Awareness.

P lease Click Here To Purchase a copy of The Quiltmakers

For more information on how The B. Edmond Project seeks to use the art form of storytelling to enlighten, encourage and impact the physical, spiritual, mental, and social health of all communities, please visit, https://www.thebedmondproject.com