5th Anniversary Celebration and BMIP Gala Fundraiser
October 24, 2024
Join us as we celebrate 5 years of empowering and uplifting Black mothers in our community with the annual Black Mothers in Power Gala Fundraiser!
This event will be a night to remember, filled with inspiration, entertainment, and opportunities to support our important work. Together, we can continue to make an impact in the lives of Black mothers and families in Delaware. Get your tickets now and join us for a memorable evening of celebration and empowerment!
Save The Date
📅 Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024
🕖 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: White Clay Creek Country Club
Sponsorship Opportunity
Join us in celebrating 5 powerful years of Black Mothers in Power at our annual BMIP Gala Fundraiser! As a sponsor, your company or brand will have the opportunity to showcase your support for our mission of empowering Black mothers and families in Delaware, and promoting positive change in our communities. In addition to gaining exposure to our supporters, sponsors will receive special recognition at the event and on our website and social media platforms. Don't miss this chance to make a significant impact and align your brand with a movement that is making an impact.
Silent Auction Donation
Consider donating an item or experience to our Silent Auction! Your contribution will not only help us raise vital funds for our programs and initiatives but also provide attendees with the opportunity to bid on unique and valuable items. From gift baskets to event tickets, every donation makes a difference in empowering Black mothers and creating positive change in our communities. Thank you for your generosity and support!
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jamila Burgess Perritt, MD MPH FACOG
Jamila Perritt, MD MPH FACOG is a fellowship trained, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and President and CEO of Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH), a physician led nonprofit that mobilizes the medical community, educating and organizing providers, using medicine and science to advance access to reproductive health care for all people.
Dr. Perritt has a comprehensive background in family planning and has worked more than 20 years in the reproductive health, rights and justice spaces. She provides on the ground, community-based care focusing primarily on the intersection of sexual health, reproductive rights and social justice. In addition to her work as a clinical provider in the Washington, DC area, she has led PRH since 2020.
Dr. Perritt is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She completed a fellowship in Complex Family Planning at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. During her fellowship training, Dr. Perritt received a master’s degree in public health from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Dr. Perritt is a passionate advocate for reproductive health, rights and justice which has allowed her to work closely with many organizations in support of access to comprehensive reproductive health care, including Advocates for Youth, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Dr. Perritt serves via Mayoral appointment as co-chair of Washington DC’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and has served as Chair of ACOG’s Committee for the Health Care for Underserved Women. She is a writer with Echoing Ida, a community Black women and nonbinary writers that seeks to shift culture and build movements through narrative change, the Black Maternal Health Federal Policy Collective, a founding member of the collective, Centering Equity and Racial Literacy in Family Planning (CERCL-FP), and a co-convener of the Federal Repro Strategies Coalition (FRSC).
She has been featured in multiple media outlets, including C-SPAN, CNN, MSNBC, PBS NewsHour, NPR, Glamor Magazine, MedPage Today, RewireNews, and The New York Times.
Support Black Mothers in Power!
We believe that sustainable change begins with community support, generosity, and shared dedication. By attending and contributing to the BMIP Annual Fundraising Gala, you directly assist us in delivering essential services, resources, and education to Black mothers and their children.
The BMIP Annual Fundraising Gala is not just an event – it's a movement towards a more equitable, empowered, and supportive community. Let us come together, learn from each other, celebrate, and make a difference.