“Cradled In Culture: Reclaiming the Legacy of Black Doula Care” is a powerful documentary produced by the Atlanta Doula Collective, and directed by Sekesa Berry, that delves into the rich history and resurgence of Black Doula care in Atlanta, GA. Through personal stories, this documentary explores how these doulas guide the families they serve through hospital systems shaped by implicit bias. The film highlights the deep cultural roots of Black birthwork, tracing its lineage to the traditions of African American midwives who have been central to community health and childbirth for generations. It also celebrates the efforts of modern Black Doulas who are reclaiming this legacy, advocating for holistic, culturally-affirming care, and helping to address the maternal mortality crisis disproportionately affecting Black women today. Cradled In Culture, serves as both an educational tool, identifying the vital role of doulas, and a call to action to support them in their mission to restore agency and empowerment in childbirth.
This film has not been released publicly.
Catching Light Virtual Exhibit is a Celebration of Black Midwives and Birthworkers. A living exhibit envisioned by Monica Simpson, an artist, cultural strategist and executive director of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective. Curated by Artists United for Reproductive Justice, Catching Light starts with honoring the tradition of Black midwives and birth workers in the South, with the goal of expanding across cultures around the world to preserve their stories
Sekesa’s story is featured within this exhibit. Listen to the audio by clicking the link below.
Sekesa Berry and Black Birth Workers
Sekesa Berry is a Birth Justice Activist and community leader for Black Birth Workers throughout Metro Atlanta features Black Power Media as a guest on the Jared A. Ball’s segment, I Mix What I like. Jared is a Professor of Communication and Africana Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power (Palgrave, 2020, 2nd Edition Coming Spring 2023). Ball is also host of the podcast “iMiXWHATiLiKE!”, co-founder of Black Power Media which can be found at BlackPowerMedia.org, and his decades of journalism, media, writing, and political work can be found at http://www.imixwhatilike.org
Perinatal Professionals address Black Maternal Health Outcomes
Birthmama Sekesa speaks alongside several other perinatal professionals at the HMHBGA's 48th Annual Meeting & Conference in Valdosta, GA. Here we discuss ways to collaborate with OB/Gyn's, Midwives, Doulas and Lactation Specialists, in effort to improve Black maternal health outcomes.
Misconceptions about conception radio show
Radio Hostess, Song writer and Producer, Sheriese Nicole and Midwife Sekesa Berry combine talent and resources to bring the community Edutainment and Hot Birth Topics with some of the most influential Allied Birth Workers in the ATL!!
Series Discontinued. Click the link below to watch archived shows.