Events Calendar
Raising the Roof: A Virtual Lunch & Learn Series with Chicago South Side Birth Center
Join cssbc for an inspiring and efficient lunch time virtual gathering to learn about the birth center, hear the status of our initiative, ask questions, and win prizes!
Come learn more about the important work being led by our Founder + Lead Steward, Jeanine Valrie Logan, on the South Side of Chicago! Projected to open in 2026, Chicago South Side Birth Center will be Chicago’s first Black-led community birth center provisioning loving and culturally concordant care to families on the South Side. This 60 minute virtual lunch will update you on the project, share ways you can be involved and support, plus have a special guest and giveaway at the end!
This event is free and open to anyone and everyone interested in supporting our mission.
Registration coming soon!
Plant Walk and Herbal Remedy Shop
We are so excited to partner with The (Re)Birth Society for a series of special events for Hoodoo Heritage Month this October.
Join Brown Ppl Foundation co-founder, Javonna "Jah" Hines, alongside midwife, herbalist, and visionary Jeanine Valrie Logan, for a South Chicago Plant Walk in celebration of Hoodoo Heritage Month! This walk is an invitation to connect with plant medicine. Following the walk, BPF will lead an herbal wellness workshop at Chicago South Side Birth Center. Bring your plant journals, water, and any fruit or flowers you may want to lay as offering along the way!
This event is FREE, with a suggested donation of $10. Please register with the button below!
Book of Juju Celebration
Celebrate Hoodoo Heritage Month with CSSBC in partnership with (Re)Birth Society!
Join us as we welcome Juju Bae to the Chicago South Side Birth Center to celebrate the release of her first book, The Book of Juju.
During this event we will hear from Juju about what inspired her first book, her writing journey, her intentions and aspirations as a journalist and priestess, and her favorite parts of The Book of Juju!
Guests will have a chance for Q&A! Light refreshments and raffle entry are included.
Please let us know you will be joining us by registering with the button below.
Hoodoo Day of Healing
Celebrate Hoodoo Heritage Month with CSSBC and (Re)Birth Society!
On this day Hoodoos intentionally petition, pray, conjure, werk, and take action for the healing of the body, mind, and spirit of all African American people.
This year we’re partnering with HER Chicago, Undoing Our Erasure, and (Re)Birth Society to make care packages & healing mojos for our community members who are shut in due to illness or disability. We will give out free first aid supplies, K95 masks, and other supplies. We will also have on-site health screenings.
Join us at the birth center for this family friendly event!
Please let us know you plan to join us for this event by registering with the button below.
Latch & Stroll: Black Breastfeeding Week 2024
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we will be holding our THIRD annual stroll!
We believe that communities of color deserve deeply intentional support on their body/breast feeding journeys. This event will highlight the disparities of breastfeeding rates in Black communities and uplift the people and organizations providing resources and support to families wanting to provide their little ones with human milk and overall wellness in our communities.
All bodies are invited to join us. Strolling is not required. Vendors, food, education, and children’s activities will be available throughout the event. This event is free — we welcome you to make a donation to support our mission by visiting our donorbox here.
Wellness Walks
Chicago South Side Birth Center is excited to announce our summer programming series - Wellness Walks!
Join us for a refreshing and informative Wellness Walk, dedicated to preventative health centered around birth. This unique event combines the benefits of gentle physical activity with expert-led discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. Whether you are planning a family, expecting, or simply interested in learning more about reproductive health, this walk offers a wonderful way to connect, learn, and rejuvenate. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!
This event is an invitation to gain expert wisdom and insight into reproductive wellbeing, organized by University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine second year medical students Aditya Jhaveri and Kiara Revels.
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Wellness Walks!
Wellness Walks
Chicago South Side Birth Center is excited to announce our summer programming series - Wellness Walks!
Join us for a refreshing and informative Wellness Walk, dedicated to preventative health centered around birth. This unique event combines the benefits of gentle physical activity with expert-led discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. Whether you are planning a family, expecting, or simply interested in learning more about reproductive health, this walk offers a wonderful way to connect, learn, and rejuvenate. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!
Our third Wellness Walk takes place Friday, August 9th, at Washington Park on the South Side of Chicago! Dr. Edwin McDonald (GI) has provided University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine second year medical students Aditya Jhaveri and Kiara Revels, with educational material surrounding nutrition during pregnancy. On the walk, Aditya and Kiara will be able to share about the nutritional needs during pregnancy, and answer frequently asked questions.
This event is an invitation to gain expert wisdom and insight into reproductive wellbeing. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Wellness Walks!
This event is an invitation to gain expert wisdom and insight into reproductive wellbeing, organized by University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine second year medical students Aditya Jhaveri and Kiara Revels.
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Wellness Walks!
Wellness Walks
Chicago South Side Birth Center is excited to announce our summer programming series - Wellness Walks!
Join us for a refreshing and informative Wellness Walk, dedicated to preventative health centered around birth. This unique event combines the benefits of gentle physical activity with expert-led discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. Whether you are planning a family, expecting, or simply interested in learning more about reproductive health, this walk offers a wonderful way to connect, learn, and rejuvenate. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!
Our second Wellness Walk takes place this Friday, August 2nd, at Washington Park on the South Side of Chicago! Dr. Sarosh Rana (OB/GYN who specializes in high risk pregnancy) has provided University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine second year medical students Aditya Jhaveri and Kiara Revels, with educational material surrounding preeclampsia, a serious high blood pressure condition that can affect any pregnant person.
On the walk, Aditya and Kiara will share important information surrounding preeclampsia symptoms both antepartum and postpartum and prenatal aspirin.
This event is an invitation to gain expert wisdom and insight into reproductive wellbeing, organized by University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine second year medical students Aditya Jhaveri and Kiara Revels.
No cost and family friendly!
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Wellness Walks!
Aditya JHAVERI
Aditya is from Brookfield, Wisconsin. He received a BS in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology as well as Quantitative Sciences from Emory University. After graduation, he worked at Ernst & Young in finance consulting for 2 years before coming to medical school.
Aditya has volunteered in rural and underserved areas where patients lacked adequate care and saw the value of quality care services in alleviating pain and suffering. He hopes that the Wellness Walks at the Chicago South Side Birth Center will serve as a mechanism to provide educational resources and support connections with the community.
Kiara Revels
Kiara is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. She received a BS in Bioengineering and a MS in Community Health & Prevention Research from Stanford before coming to medical school. She hopes to become a dermatologist or OB/GYN.
Kiara watched her mom have serious postpartum complications worsened by the inadequate care she received. This fueled her to become a physician that her mom deserved, and continue to advocate for Black women as they interact with the healthcare system. She is happy to help develop the Wellness Walks at the Chicago South Side Birth Center and promote patient education in a meaningful way.
Wellness Walks
Chicago South Side Birth Center is excited to announce our summer programming series - Wellness Walks - starting on Friday, July 26th!
Join us for a refreshing and informative Wellness Walk, dedicated to preventative health centered around birth. This unique event combines the benefits of gentle physical activity with expert-led discussions on various aspects of reproductive health. Whether you are planning a family, expecting, or simply interested in learning more about reproductive health, this walk offers a wonderful way to connect, learn, and rejuvenate. Don't miss out on this enriching experience!
Our first Wellness Walk takes place on Friday, July 26th at Washington Park on the South Side of Chicago!
Dr. Jana Richards (OB/GYN) will share from her expertise on how to prepare for birth, cardiovascular health during pregnancy, and more. This event is free and all ages are welcome. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and meet us at the Washington Park Field House at 6:00PM! Water and light refreshments will be provided.
Jana J. Richards, MD, is board-certified physicians with over 15 years of obstetrics and gynecology experience. Dr. Richards delivers comprehensive women’s care that includes annual exams, preventive care, pregnancy and childbirth medicine, and more. She also works with her patients to diagnose a wide range of conditions, such as abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids or abnormal pap smears, and she creates a personalized treatment plan that meets each patient’s individual healthcare goals.
This event is an invitation to gain expert wisdom and insight into reproductive wellbeing, organized by University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine second year medical students Aditya Jhaveri and Kiara Revels.
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Wellness Walks!
Second Service - June
We’re excited to share with you an amazing opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
Second Service
An Intentional Space for Rest, Joy, Play, & Creativity.
During this event, we aim to encourage and promote holistic wellness and radical care within our community.
Join us on Sunday, June 23rd at the Birth Center for chair massage, yoga, sound healing, games, arts and crafts, wellness services, and more! This event is free, with a suggested donation of $15-25. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot with the button below!
Second Service is our gentle reminder that we are worthy of life’s greatest pleasures.
Together we are cultivating:
Joy: Make space for happiness, gratitude and abundance within community
Rest: Sit back and relax in a peaceful space curated for you to unwind and reclaim your time
Play: Indulge in games & fun-filled activities to reignite your inner-child & encourage laughter
Creativity: Express yourself and ignite your imagination with various creative activities
Wellness: Enjoy holistic services intended to uplift your spirit and support your healing
Who is this event for?
This event is curated especially for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community members.
Our goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where we are each free to be.
Summer Series with CUSP Chicago
Help us kick off CUSP Chicago’s Summer Series in partnership with Trash People, Pet Mutual Aid, and Women Unite! (WU!)
We’re excited to partner with four incredible Chicago-based nonprofits to raise funds and awareness for the Chicago South Side Birth Center.
Join us for a pre-event trash pickup led by Trash People from 5:30PM - 6:15PM, and a Happy Hour & Game Night at Guild Row from 6-8PM.
CUSP’s Summer Series continues all season, with a series of events and fundraising opportunities this summer that we hope will connect our networks, deepen relationships, and cultivate hope. In addition to connecting folks, CUSP has set an ambitious goal of raising $30,000 by the end of September. 20% of dollars raised will be donated to the following South Side organizations: Chicago South Side Birth Center, Cedillo’s Fresh Produce, M.A.S.K., Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., and Free Root Operation. The remaining 80% will be distributed among CUSP, PMA, Trash People, and WU!.
Birth Center Spring Cleaning Volunteer Registration
The CSSBC team needs your help! We are preparing the space to begin welcoming our community in, and as we all know, many hands make for ligh work. Spring cleaning will take place on 2.23 and 3.8 from 10am-2pm. Volunteers are welcome to help out one day or both.
Latch & Stroll: Black Breastfeeding Week 2023
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we will be holding our second annual stroll!
We believe that communities of color deserve deeply intentional support on their body/breast feeding journeys. This event will highlight the disparities of breastfeeding rates in Black communities and uplift the people and organizations providing resources and support to families wanting to provide their little ones with human milk and overall wellness in our communities.
All bodies are invited to join us. Strolling is not required. Vendors, food, education, and children’s activities will be available throughout the event.
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