African American Babies Coalition

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples day from Wilder African American Babies Coalition

09/18/2026

Governor Tim Walz has declared Sept. 13-19, 2026, Infant Mortality Awareness Week in Minnesota

On average, 320 infants die in Minnesota each year. Between 2020 and 2024, the top four causes of infant mortality were:

-Prematurity: 31.8%
-Birth defects: 24.9%
-Other perinatal conditions: 15.6%
-Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: 13.3%

Together, these causes accounted for 85.6% of all infant deaths in the state. Every baby born in Minnesota deserves a healthy start and opportunities to survive, thrive, and reach their fullest potential. Learn more about MDH’s infant mortality reduction initiative that uses data to better understand factors associated with infant deaths and identify opportunities to help prevent them. https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/womeninfants/infantmort/index.html

09/15/2026

HEY EVERYONE ITS WORKPLACE RIGHTS WEEK 2026

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is hosting the third annual Workplace Rights Week, Sept. 13-19, 2026. Workplace Rights Week in Minnesota is an opportunity to educate workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Safe and healthy workplaces are what make our economy and communities strong, and it is important Minnesotans understand their workplace rights and are empowered to assert those rights.

DLI staff members will present informational webinars throughout the month of September to help people learn about their workplace rights.

For more information and to register, visit dli.mn.gov/rights-week.

Presentations for workers
• Sept. 17, from 2-3 p.m.: Conozca sus derechos laborales: lo que toda la persona trabajadora debe saber
• Sept. 23, from 2-3 p.m.: Know your workplace rights
Presentations for employers
• Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon: Guía esencial de la ley laboral para pequeños negocios en Minnesota
• Sept. 24, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.: OSHA recordkeeping basics
• Sept. 24, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Employment law basics for small businesses in Minnesota

At DLI, staff members are focused on education and outreach. When Minnesotans understand their workplace rights, our workplaces and communities are stronger. New events are being added regularly, so visit the dli.mn.gov/rights-week for the latest information.

09/09/2026

We are so excited to be named the 2026 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AWARD by the Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative !!

If you have not please register to join us for our 5th ANNUAL BLACK AND BROWN BIRTHING SUMMIT HAPPENING JUST NEXT WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY!!!

Thank you for all the support, partnerships and participation which drives our work at AABC!

08/12/2026

🚨🚨📢📢 CALLING MY SOMALI AND EAST AFRICAN FRIENDS 🚨🚨📢📢

WANNA EARN $100?? Available tomorrow morning from 10am - 12pm in St. Paul??

WE NEED 3-4 people who EXPERIENCED MEDICAL HARDSHIP WHILE PREGNANT OR PARENTING during the Metro ICE Surge to TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE!

Sign 🆙 @ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaHR6UfETX3kpivG5xogeB5rvAh0azggOg6C7JSPVHyLCVSA/viewform?usp=header

08/06/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!

08/03/2026

2026 BLACK AND BROWN BIRTHING SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

From Voice to Impact: Framing Healthy Birth for Black Brown and Underserved Communities

08/03/2026

We would love to have you join us for a two hour focus group discussion about the impact of Operation Metro surge on mothers and families. Participants who complete the discussion will receive a $100 dollar gift card. Transportation and childcare are available if necessary. Please note that there is a limit of 4-5 participants per group.

The links to the different focus groups that include the dates of each can be seen below. Please fill out the form for the affinity group that you identify with.

If you identify as Hmong and would like to participate in the FOCUS GROUP on 8/11, please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf46CI9gcbxDdgER2pmwHwQJKTYUcXsrtaH_kGGwXBnyIYOhg/viewform

If you identify as Somali and would like to participate in the FOCUS GROUP on 8/13 please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaHR6UfETX3kpivG5xogeB5rvAh0azggOg6C7JSPVHyLCVSA/viewform

For more information please visit www.aabcprojects.org

07/08/2026

Another outbreak of botulism related to NARS organic baby formula. Breast is best!

07/08/2026

⏳ 5 Days to Go!

The countdown is officially on! In just 5 days, we'll kick off Session 1 of K Camp. We can't wait to welcome our future kindergarteners for a summer of learning, fun, and new friendships. 💛

📅 Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG2gqF89JE62E1ibNgo_XnRvIo1VJUN3GkA_iIpylDxDlq1A/viewform

Nikole Turner Logan Jones