I Be Black Girl

I Be Black Girl I Be Black Girl (IBBG) creates space so Black women, femmes and girls can authentically be.

I Be Black Girl (IBBG) is a reproductive justice organization that leads with boldness, innovation and inspiration, actively creating a radical change-making culture that centers Black women, femmes and girls. Inspired by the work of bell hooks, Alice Walker, Audre Lorde and other Black feminist and womanist, our organization provides transformational change at the intersections of gender and race

. The term “I Be,” framed by author bell hooks in Be Boy Buzz, inspired IBBG’s founder to fill spaces with what it means to exist as a Black woman, femme or girl — where we are free to define and own that narrative.

How would it feel to navigate your healthcare with more confidence? We got you! IBBG's Expanding Maternal Birth Rights...
06/15/2026

How would it feel to navigate your healthcare with more confidence? We got you!

IBBG's Expanding Maternal Birth Rights and Community Education (EMBRACE) Knowledge Center and the North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Clinic are partnering to bring you NOAH's Arc to Health: Building Community Knowledge to Women's and S*xual Health.

Designed for Black women and families across Omaha, this free series will explore women's health across the lifespan, from reproductive health to menopause, while helping participants build confidence in navigating healthcare systems and accessing trusted resources.

✨First session topic | Let’s Talk About S*x: STI & HIV Awareness & Education
✨June 24, 2026 | 6PM– 8PM
✨The Anarcha Center | 2306 N 24th St.
✨Dinner provided

Topics throughout the series include: STI & HIV Awareness Fertility & Reproductive Health Pregnancy & Birth Education Menopause Support

Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ibeblackgirl/event/noahsarctohealth/

Whew, June is booked and busy!If you’ve been meaning to get outside with us, consider this your sign. Check out the IBBG...
06/09/2026

Whew, June is booked and busy!

If you’ve been meaning to get outside with us, consider this your sign.

Check out the IBBG June calendar of events:

✨Yoga on the Deuce
June 13, 20 & 27
6PM–6:45PM
2306 N 24th Street | IBBG Anarcha Center Courtyard
Free community yoga for all levels. Just bring a mat and some water.

Sign-up today: https://bit.ly/YogaOnTheDeuce

✨NOAH’s Arc to Health Training Session
6PM–8PM
2306 N 24th Street | IBBG Anarcha Center
Topic: Let’s Talk About S*x: STI & HIV Awareness & Education

Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ibeblackgirl/event/embraceknowledgecenternoahsarctohealth/

✨Infant Feeding Support Appointments & Office Hours
Ongoing throughout June
Tuesdays | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Thursdays | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
2306 N 24th Street | IBBG Anarcha Center

Schedule an Appointment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfukIg8Tbu99mE518eNMrmQSZGBOu2eqH1edocNQ4cdF_CzGg/viewform

Recently, racist comments targeted a young Black actress cast as Elsa in The Rose Theater’s production of Disney’s Froze...
06/05/2026

Recently, racist comments targeted a young Black actress cast as Elsa in The Rose Theater’s production of Disney’s Frozen.

As The Rose stated, she was cast because she was the best performer for the role. Period!

We refuse to let hate have the final word.

IBBG has purchased 146 tickets for Frozen on Friday, June 26, at 6:30 PM, and we’re inviting our community to show up for this talented young actress and every young person who deserves to see themselves reflected on stage.

Because that’s what a village does. We protect our own.

Tickets will be available ✨FREE✨ of charge through will call beginning at 5:45 PM when the box office opens.

Bring the family and let’s fill that theater with love.

Every child deserves the opportunity to dream without having their humanity questioned. Every child deserves to know that their gifts belong center stage. And every child deserves a community willing to stand beside them.

To this young actress: we’re proud of you, we’re rooting for you, and we’re excited to see you shine.✨

Let’s pack the house and show this young star just how many people are cheering her on.

We’ll see you at the theater. 💜

06/04/2026

Are yall ready?! Our Summer Block Party is THIS Saturday, 4-6pm! ☀️

Meet us on 24th Street right in front of the Anarcha Center for an afternoon of community, and celebration. Bring the kids, your friends and family, and come ready to have a good time with your neighbors.

There will be:
✨Bounce houses
✨Face painting
✨Music
✨Chalk zone
✨Car show
✨On-site voter registration
✨And then some.

Parking is available in The Union’s West Parking Lot, as well as along Grant & 25th Street, Lizzie Robinson & 25th Street, Willis Street, and north of 24th Street.

Thank you to our event sponsor, COX, and the support from The Masons and The Union for Contemporary Arts to make this event a success.

We’ll see you Saturday.🙌🏾☺️

Get into this incredible list of our 2026 IBBGives Grantees! Through IBBGives, I Be Black Girl continues to invest in co...
06/04/2026

Get into this incredible list of our 2026 IBBGives Grantees!

Through IBBGives, I Be Black Girl continues to invest in community-led efforts that expand opportunity, wellness, leadership, and creative expression for Black women, femmes, and girls across Nebraska.

This year’s grantees are creating impact through mentorship, education, healthcare access, confidence-building, and community care.

✨ Arabella’s Mentorship Program
✨ Press Medical Training
✨ Royal House Of Diamonds
✨ Sankofa Birth and Wellness

These organizations are creating spaces where Black women, femmes, and girls can access support, connection, and opportunities to thrive.

We’re honored to support their work and celebrate the leaders helping build stronger communities across Nebraska. 🙌🏾

Learn more and join the movement here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ibbgives/

On May 30, 2026, we proudly celebrated the completion of the Doula Passage Program (DPP) Cohort 5! Adrianna McKingAshari...
06/02/2026

On May 30, 2026, we proudly celebrated the completion of the Doula Passage Program (DPP) Cohort 5!

Adrianna McKing
Ashari Allen
Asia Kabir
Bre Aunna James
China Jones
Desyree McGhee
Kiara Taylor
Dr. Precious Davis
Sharvonna Williams-Ballard
Shearettaa Shepherd
Tainesha Owens
Teiah Wells
Veronica Switzer

Over 15 weeks, this cohort dedicated their time to deepening their knowledge and strengthening their skills in full-spectrum doula support, advocacy, infant feeding, postpartum care, trauma-informed care, and community-based maternal health support.

We are incredibly proud of Cohort 5 and look forward to the impact they will continue to make in their communities. Congratulations again to all of our graduates! ❤️

June 1–8 is High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week. If your provider refers you to a Maternal-fetal Medicine (MFM) specialis...
06/01/2026

June 1–8 is High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week.

If your provider refers you to a Maternal-fetal Medicine (MFM) specialist, take a deep breath!

MFM specialists are trained to support pregnancies that need closer monitoring and specialized care. If your provider refers you to one, it isn't a reason to panic, it's your care team making sure you have the support you deserve.

Your OB may refer you to a MFM specialist if:

✨They want an expert opinion on managing your pregnancy risks
✨You have a pre-existing condition and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
✨You've had a high-risk pregnancy or complication before
✨A complication develops during your current pregnancy
✨An ultrasound raises a concern about your baby's health

Every pregnancy journey is different, and sometimes having more people in your corner is exactly what's needed.

Learn more: https://www.smfm.org/

“Without community, there is no liberation.” — Audre Lorde This month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ joy, amplifying q***r v...
06/01/2026

“Without community, there is no liberation.” — Audre Lorde

This month, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ joy, amplifying q***r voices, and remembering that liberation has always been a collective effort.

Black LGBTQ+ communities have been vital to this movement since the beginning. They have built community where there was isolation, created belonging where there was exclusion, and shown us what it looks like to choose each other again and again.

Because being a village means we are more than what we’re up against.

As attacks on Black LGBTQ+ communities continue, we must all see ourselves as responsible for one another as a collective.

To our LGBTQ+ family, we love you, we see you, and we ain’t going anywhere without you.

Happy y’all! ❤️🌈

Last month the Nebraska Legislature took the first step towards making doula reimbursement through Medicaid a reality fo...
05/29/2026

Last month the Nebraska Legislature took the first step towards making doula reimbursement through Medicaid a reality for Nebraska families.

Why is this so important?

The current cost for doula services often limits the amount of mamas who can access this hands-on, culturally grounded support. And for doulas this can affect their ability to offer their services full-time.

Stories like those of Alexus, a local doula, illustrate The Cost of Care in our community and why policy changes like AM 3128 are so crucial.

🎧 Listen to Alexus’s recording here: https://www.ibbg.org/the-cost-of-care/alexus?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASGpdhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafhzp1HoVRRcaVcLjLKVXOZ8OFCr4MPx7Zkz5rJo76XSzh9aMaI7W6ZDRR19A_aem_YCqaKGCIPjqwhA5bKClg7A

We hope you will stick with us as we continue to provide updates on doula reimbursement and the true cost of care in our community. 💜

I Be Black Girl is looking for an MHI Communications & Engagement Coordinator to help us tell the story of maternal heal...
05/29/2026

I Be Black Girl is looking for an MHI Communications & Engagement Coordinator to help us tell the story of maternal health in Nebraska and make sure that story reaches the people who need it most.

In this role, you will:
✨Lead MHI communications across digital, print, and community spaces
✨Turn research and community insights into accessible, engaging content
✨Capture program activity through photos, video, and on‑site storytelling
✨Coordinate outreach that deepens MHI’s visibility and community relationships
✨Support narrative‑shift work that uplifts Black mothers and birthing people

This is a hybrid role.

Applicants must reside in Nebraska and attend all required in-person meetings.

Learn more and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZo0BK4Z6wsv1HGIfeBTIsAjL6wYX_xv04-CKydhPycQzQ8A/viewform

Applications open May 29th and close June 16th at 5pm.

Know someone who should be in this role? Send it their way.

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