Sokana Collective

09/21/2026

What does your body remember? 🤍

Sokana Collective’s 4th Annual Birth and… Monologues: The Stories Our Bodies Carry is approaching this fall with an expansion on the original event structure. Please mark your calendars for an afternoon that holds space for personal stories, and a panel discussion for us to explore care for our bodies.

As always, this is time for storytelling; stories that take us inside experiences of pregnancy, birth, abortion, fertility, loss, parenthood, identity, trauma, healing, and the emotions that live in between. Share who you have become because of your body’s experiences.

Sokana Collective is hosting in collaboration with Zora’s Place and The AUX Wellness Collective!

🤍November 8th, 2026
🤍2223 Washington St, Evanston, IL

Monologue Submission
—> https://forms.gle/qjjY2GTUcqFwdprZ7

Reader Volunteer
—> https://forms.gle/7FHsLYFFhJU3MbKM6

Tickets are available
—> https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4th-annual-birth-and-monologues-the-stories-our-bodies-carry

Zora’s place is Evanston’s first Black feminist bookstore and named after Zora Neale Hurston. A community space that centers, celebrates, and shares Black stories.

The Aux Wellness Collective is a unique and inclusive community space designed to inspire, heal, and empower individuals on their journey to building a sustainable wellness lifestyle.

All links in bio 🔗🌳

09/14/2026

Our next Full Spectrum Doula Certification (English) cohort is nearly here 💭📚

We have a few spaces left for anyone that is ready to be immersed in a 40-hour course, that explores the full spectrum of doula support. We invite you to expound on your passion, deepen your knowledge, and connect with committed community.

This is a certification experience that’s rooted in culturally competent care, advocacy, and birth justice.

🗓️October 1 to October 5
📍2223 Washington St., Evanston, IL

Register and participate in a transformative journey
—> www.sokanacollective.com/training-academy

09/14/2026

Our next Full Spectrum Doula Certification (English) cohort is nearly here 💭📚

There are a few spaces left for anyone that is ready to be immersed in a 40-hour course, that explores the full spectrum of doula support. We invite you to expound on your passion, deepen your knowledge, and connect with committed community.

This is a certification experience that’s rooted in culturally competent care, advocacy, and birth justice.

🗓️October 1 to October 5
📍2223 Washington St., Evanston, IL

Register and participate in a transformative journey
—> www.sokanacollective.com/training-academy



💜 Feb 2026 — Cohort #15

Register and participate in a transformative journey
—> www.sokanacollective.com/training-academy



💜 Nov 2025 — Cohort #14

Register and participate in a transformative journey
—> www.sokanacollective.com/training-academy

09/11/2026

This is Day 1 of our 2nd Spanish language full spectrum doula certification cohort. This time around the participants will also earn a Medical Interpretation Certification
Thank you Mae | Doula Support w/ Medicaid

05/06/2026

Registration is open!💜

We are about 20 days from Cohort #16. Our doula network continues to grow, and we’d love for you to be apart of our collective of passionate birth workers.
Through our training academy, you will be equipped with knowledge and advocacy skills that will prepare you for culturally competent care across every stage of the reproductive journey.

The cohort begins May 27th
📍2223 Washington Ave

Questions?
👉🏽 [email protected]

https://www.sokanacollective.com/training-academy

05/04/2026

✨ Thank you to our sponsors! We are still feeling the impact from last Friday and your support of our mission.

We do not take investments and community donations lightly. Because of belief like yours, we are able to show up for families and individuals at every stage in their reproductive journey. We are beyond grateful for the energy people brought to our trivia night.

💜 if you were unable to attend — know your presence was missed. We invite those within community to take advantage of tax-deductible donations via our website.
👉🏽 https://www.sokanacollective.com/donate

04/29/2026

The energy during Sokana Collective’s Trivia Night is unmatched! 🧠✨

Just like before, expect an afternoon full of high energy, friendly competition, and awesome prizes.

We’ll supply the fun 🤝🏽 you and your team bring the brain power! If you weren’t with us last year, then you won’t want to miss this one.

🎟️ ADV TIX until May 1st
✨ includes: entry, full meal & desserts, and open bar!

🎟️ Raffle tickets are additional to win prizes
✨ every raffle tix purchases directly supports Sokana’s birth justice programming

Join us at Chicago Theatre Works (1113 W. Belmont Ave) | 2PM - 5PM

Register you and your team!

04/23/2026

🎉🎉 Trivia Night is almost here!

Join us for our 3rd Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on ✨May 2nd✨

This is an afternoon that’ll be fun and full of laughter. Compete with your team and show your brain power to win prizes! & We have exciting trivia from .

Your ticket includes entry and —

✨ A full meal
✨ Open Bar
✨ Dessert

Raffle tickets are available for an addition! Raffle tickets are direct support to Sokana Collective’s work in birth justice. 💜

📍See you at 1113 W Belmont Ave

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

Black Maternal Health is layered…🍰✨

✨ Supporting Black Families (interpersonal)
✨ Investing in Community Care (infrastructure)
✨ Advocating for Birth Justice (policy)

These layers make for a recipe that centers Black mamas + Birthing folks safety, dignity, and autonomy!