Miami Black Women’s Forum

The Miami Black Women’s Forum, presented by the Centers for Student Engagement (CSE) Women's Center at Florida International University (FIU), was created to raise awareness of issues directly affecting Black women in South Florida.

The Miami Black Women’s Forum is a communal space that celebrates the history and accomplishments of Black women in the FIU and South Florida community. We have the opportunity to network and build relationships across academic disciplines and community partnerships. We focus on collective healing and empowerment that cultivates a practice of self-love, wellness, and reflection.

The full-day session will feature topics on holistic wellness, body politics, media representation, and mentorship. The Women’s Center partners with faculty, staff, and students to coordinate the program each year.

2024 Theme: She Got Next: Emerging Women Leaders

This year's theme focuses on the next generation of Black women leaders in various fields and disciplines who continue to defy the status quo, transcend barriers, facilitate transformative change, and reimagine the role of women in all spaces. Their courageous passion continues to illuminate the spaces in which they find themselves and inspires future generations to follow. The program will highlight how Black women are reclaiming their time, speaking truth to power, and exercising autonomy over their health and wellness while empowering others in their respective communities.

Sessions Include:

• Empowered Healing: Wellness Practices for Black Women
• The Rise of Black Women in Media: Content Creators
• Mentoring Circle Session
• Keynote Address
• My Body, My Choice: Lessons of Sexual Health, Agency, and Body Neutrality

Highlights Include:

• In-person attendees - your ticket includes lunch.
• Forum giveaway bags will be distributed to all in-person attendees.
• Come dressed in business casual attire.
• Have fun with our custom Photo Booth.

Tuesday, October 1st

• 9:00am-9:15am | Welcome/Introduction
• 9:20 am-10:20 am | Panel Session- Empowered Healing: Wellness Practices for Black Women
• 10:30 am-11:30 am | Panel Session- The Rise of Black Women in Media: Content Creators
• 11:40 am-1:00 pm | Lunch/Mentoring Circle/Networking
• 1:10 pm-2:10 pm | Keynote Speaker- Natacha Lamour Nahim
• 2:20 pm-3:20 pm | Panel Session- My Body, My Choice: Lessons of Sexual Health, Agency, and Body Neutrality
• 3:20 pm-3:30 pm | Closing Remarks

The event is FREE to FIU students and open to ALL. A light breakfast and a full lunch will be provided.

Mentoring Circle Session

The “Mentoring Circle” workshop initiative will assist students with networking techniques, leadership development, and leveraging their skill set as they prepare for their professional trajectory.

The Rise of Black Women in Media: Content Creators

This panel session will spotlight Black women content creators' journeys, challenges, and triumphs who are reshaping narratives, breaking barriers, and making their mark on various media platforms.

Empowered Healing: Wellness Practices for Black Women.

This empowering session will provide actionable steps to consider for your journey towards holistic wellness. The discussion will center on key topics like spiritual wellness, self-care, medical health, and mental well-being.

My Body, My Choice: Lessons of Sexual Health, Agency, and Body Neutrality

This session will focus on reclaiming one’s body, understanding preventative care in reproductive/sexual health, and celebrating the body through embracing one’s truth.

I cannot attend the conference in person, or I can only attend in person for part of the time. What ticket do I get?

If you are attending in person for part of the time, you'll still need to get an in-person ticket for that day. The MBWF conference does not offer a Zoom (online) option.

What is included in my ticket for attending in person?

All tickets for attendance in person include:

• Access to all sessions, keynote speeches, and activities for that day
• Lunch and other refreshments throughout that day
• Exclusive MBWF Giveaways
• Women's Center Giveaways
• Handouts and other materials shared during sessions
• Headshot with a professional photographer
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• Other surprises!

Will the sessions be recorded?

Some content will not be recorded based on contractual and speaker limitations.

How will I access this event?

After registration and before the conference dates, attendees will receive a comprehensive welcome email with details on getting to FIU and attending the conference.

Am I eligible for a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable.

Where will the speaker & panelist lineup be announced?

We will have event updates @ go.fiu.edu/mbwf24, and you can follow @womenscenterfiu on Instagram for announcements about the speaker and panelists, as well as conference giveaways.

I would like to volunteer or serve as an MBWF Ambassador for the conference. How do I sign up? FIU Students can sign up for more information at go.fiu.edu/mbwfambassador or reach out to [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

FIU GC Ballrooms, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, United States