July 9, 2022 | 1 pm - 3 pm | 

​The Chocolate Milk Documentary,  by filmmaker and public health advocate Elizabeth Bayne, debuted in 2015 and really brought light to the breastfeeding reality of black women/families.  Faith Formula Human Services and Mother’s Magical Milk has partnered together to present: Chocolate Milk and Cookies – A Community Forum that will bring community leaders together to discuss barriers to breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. A selection of videos from the Chocolate Milk Documentary series will be included in the discussion.

Hosted By:

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  Tenise N. Hordge
  Certified Lactation Counselor| Certified Childbirth Educator
  Owner & Operator, Mother's Magical Milk
   www.mothersmagicalmilk.com

Guest Panelist:

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  • Stefani Williams Barton 
  • Senior Litigation Counsel at Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys​
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Dr. Nicole McGuire MD,
​Pediatrician
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Denae Greenly Elliott, Director of HR at City of Desoto & Retired Air Force Vet
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Dr. Natacha Pierre MD,
​Pediatric Specialist
  • Did you know that black and brown mothers initiate breastfeeding at a lesser rate than their counterparts? Why is that? What can we do mitigate that and increase these initiation and duration rates.
  •  African Americans still face significant cultural stigmas and misinformation when it comes to breastfeeding. How can we overcome these cultural stigmas to normalize breastfeeding?
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