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Every Mother Counts

2019-05-21 19:00:00 2019-05-21 20:30:00 America/Chicago Every Mother Counts Racial Disparities in Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tuesday, May 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-21 19:00:00 2019-05-21 20:30:00 America/Chicago Every Mother Counts Racial Disparities in Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Racial Disparities in Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice

Join us for a screening of the powerful PBS documentary “When the Bough Breaks” (28 minutes), followed by a panel discussion led by Sistering CU. In the film, researchers explain how the chronic stress of racism impacts birth outcomes, as well as how civic engagement and racial justice can improve health outcomes. After assessing the issues that mothers of color face today, panelists will identify how we can offer better support—because every mother counts.

Presented in partnership with Sistering CU. Part of the Growing Together parenting series.

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About the movie: Why do infant mortality rates among African Americans remain more than twice as high as white Americans? Although birth outcomes are generally better for those with higher education and income, Black women with college degrees are still more likely to give birth prematurely than white women who drop out of high school. Researchers are circling in on a provocative explanation: the chronic stress of racism can become embedded in the body, taking a heavy toll on African American families and their children even before they leave the womb. Part of the Unnatural Causes PBS series

About Sistering CU: Sistering CU offers free support to families with a new baby, including home visits. “Sistering CU believes it takes a village not only to raise children but also to empower resilient parents. Our goal is to spread community awareness about postpartum maternal health and partner with maternity care providers in Champaign County to empower new families through community education, volunteer-led home visits, and peer group support. We are an extra pair of hands, a listening ear, and a sounding board—a caring community—many parents need once a little one comes home. Sistering CU offers this support at no cost to families with a new baby.” Sign up to become a volunteer at sisteringcu@gmail.com or call 765-665-6739. Sisteringcu.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

TAGS: | SisteringCU | PBS | Growing Together parenting series |

Main Library

librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217-403-2000

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Easter Sunday)

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 28, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Mar 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Mar 29, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Fri, Mar 29, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Mar 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sun, Mar 31, All day

Mon, Apr 01, 8:00am - 9:00am

Mon, Apr 01, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Mon, Apr 01, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 02, 8:00am - 9:00am

Tue, Apr 02, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Tue, Apr 02, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full

Tue, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Apr 03, 8:00am - 9:00am

Wed, Apr 03, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Wed, Apr 03, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 04, 8:00am - 9:00am

Thu, Apr 04, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Apr 05, 8:00am - 9:00am

Fri, Apr 05, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Fri, Apr 05, 9:00am - 11:00am

Fri, Apr 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, Apr 06, 8:00am - 9:00am

Sat, Apr 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sun, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mon, Apr 08, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Mon, Apr 08, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A,Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C,Lobby

Mon, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 09, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Tue, Apr 09, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:45am

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Apr 10, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Wed, Apr 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:45am

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 11, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Thu, Apr 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Apr 12, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Fri, Apr 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Fri, Apr 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, Apr 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 10:45am

Sat, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Sun, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sun, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Apr 15, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Mon, Apr 15, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 16, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Tue, Apr 16, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 17, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Wed, Apr 17, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Julia F. Burnham Conf Room

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 18, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Apr 19, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Fri, Apr 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Apr 22, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 23, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full

Tue, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, Apr 24, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Monday, April 1 2024 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Apr 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Apr 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B