The InHer Peace™️ Healing Day Retreat

The InHer Peace™️ Healing Day Retreat is a celebration of empowerment, serenity, and deep community connection, perfectly aligned with the Black Maternal Health Week theme for 2025: "Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health Through Collective Action and Advocacy." This nurturing environment honors the unique journeys of Black women as mothers, pregnant individuals, aspiring mothers, and grandmothers while fostering a spirit of sisterhood. We will honor pioneers Aqueelah Salaam and Muhjah Hasan for their invaluable work as doulas, recognizing their contributions to the community.

Participants will be welcomed with warmth, beginning with breakfast, a heartfelt introduction, and an inspiring poem. Activities like yoga, guided meditation, and a therapeutic art session will encourage self-expression and emotional healing. During lunch, we are excited to feature Kimberly McGinnis-Bonner, Doula and Prenatal Program Manager at Mercy Health, as our guest speaker, offering insights and inspiration. The Maternal Storytelling Circle will provide a safe space for sharing experiences, reinforcing the importance of narrative in advancing Black maternal health.

Other enriching activities will include a mindful cooking session and a sound bath, promoting relaxation and well-being. We will also have giveaways and door prizes throughout the day to enhance the experience. As the day concludes with closing remarks and networking, participants will leave with a profound sense of connection, empowerment, and renewed strength.

This retreat is not just an event; it’s a transformative experience that celebrates the resilience and beauty of Black motherhood while amplifying the expertise of community-based organizations. By advancing collective action, we highlight the importance of collaboration in shaping policies for a brighter future for Black mothers and families.

This event is funded by bi3 and in collaboration with Me & She Doula Services.

Info: Participants will be welcomed with warmth, beginning with breakfast, a heartfelt introduction, and an inspiring poem.

Info: During lunch, we are excited to feature Kimberly McGinnis-Bonner, Doula and Prenatal Program Manager at Mercy Health, as our guest speaker, offering insights and inspiration. We will also honor pioneers Aqueelah Salaam and Muhjah Hasan for their invaluable work as doulas, recognizing their contributions to the community.

Info: The Maternal Storytelling Circle will provide a safe space for sharing experiences, reinforcing the importance of narrative in advancing Black maternal health.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, United States