named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Partnership with Bumi Sehat
Collaborative initiative based in Bali, Indonesia, focused on indigenous midwifery, reproductive justice, and arts-based healing to develop culturally rooted maternal wellness strategies for Black and Brown communities globally.
In Her Honor Exhibition & National Tour
Portrait series and traveling exhibition created by Omari Maynard that honors women who died from preventable maternal health complications, using art to humanize statistics and advocate for reproductive justice.
Postpartum Awareness Week for Black Indigenous People of Color
Nationwide campaign held annually in May to raise awareness about postpartum health disparities, featuring education, advocacy, storytelling, and public programming to improve outcomes for BIPOC birthing people.
Remembering You, Remembering Us
Program offering free, anonymous, virtual counseling and healing spaces for individuals impacted by reproductive trauma and loss, supporting reflection, restoration, and resilience.
Speak! Move! Change! (SMC)
Annual virtual series that brings together families, birth workers, advocates, artists, and community members to explore the Black maternal health crisis through storytelling, art, education, and dialogue, fostering healing and collective action.
The Luxor Collective
Healing and support initiative providing structured group sessions for individuals affected by reproductive loss, fostering community and resilience through shared experiences.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 5 activities
- Hosting annual virtual convenings on Black maternal healthHosts Speak! Move! Change! and a parallel annual virtual series that convene families, birth workers, advocates, artists, and community members to explore the Black maternal health crisis through storytelling, art, education, and dialogue, particularly during Black Maternal Health Week.
- Leading National Postpartum Awareness Week campaignLeads National Postpartum Awareness Week each May as a nationwide campaign to improve postpartum care for BIPOC birthing people through education, policy advocacy, storytelling, and public programming to promote birth equity.
- Producing the In Her Honor national portrait exhibitionProduces the In Her Honor Series and national portrait exhibition that uses art to memorialize women who died from preventable maternal health complications, amplify their stories, and advance reproductive justice advocacy.
- Providing education, support, and advocacy to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality among BIPOC individualsOffers education, emotional support, and advocacy services to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals and families impacted by systemic racism in reproductive healthcare, with the goal of reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. Services include virtual counseling through programs like Remembering You, Remembering Us and Luxor Collective.
- Supporting grieving families in becoming maternal health advocatesDocuments and supports families affected by childbirth-related deaths—such as Shawnee Benton Gibson, Omari Maynard, and Bruce McIntyre—and facilitates their transformation into maternal health activists advocating for systemic change and reproductive justice.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Co-developing global maternal health initiatives with international partnersCo-develops global maternal health programming, such as a partnership with Bumi Sehat, through biweekly virtual meetings focused on curriculum development, cultural exchange, and relationship building to address reproductive health inequities globally.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing and distributing the documentary Aftershock to advance reproductive justiceProduced the award-winning documentary Aftershock, which examines preventable maternal deaths among Black women, and distributed it on Hulu (US) and Disney+ (worldwide) on July 19, 2022. Hosted over 215 grassroots screenings across 40 states and 110 cities within four months, reaching more than 21,330 attendees.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$144K93%
Program service revenue$7K4%
Investment income——
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$470K
Cash$398K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$470K
Liquid reserves34.5 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -21.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Andre Nelson — Director
- Atum Baptiste — Director
- Deborah Kaplan — Director
- Douglas Brooks — Director
- Michelle St Jules — Director
- Shantle Gamble — Director
- Shawnee Gibson — Board Secretary
- Tasha Philogene — Director
- Valerie Garcia — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- ABC News Studios Partner — Acquired and co-released the documentary Aftershock.
- Aftershock Partner — Collaborates on the documentary Aftershock to raise awareness about racial disparities in maternal healthcare.
- Black Maternal Health Caucus Coalition — Partnered with ARIAH Foundation for the 3rd Annual Dads Got Something To Say event.
- Bumi Sehat Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ARIAH on a global maternal health initiative in Bali, Indonesia, focused on indigenous midwifery and reproductive justice.
- Bumi Sehat Partner — Partnered on a global maternal health initiative focused on indigenous midwifery and reproductive justice in Bali, Indonesia.
- Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) Office Partner — Partnered with ARIAH Foundation for the 3rd Annual Dads Got Something To Say event.
- Disney’s Onyx Collective Partner — Acquired and co-released the documentary Aftershock.
- Representative Lauren Underwood Partner — Collaborated with ARIAH Foundation for the 3rd Annual Dads Got Something To Say event.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Based Healing and Advocacy for Systemic Changemethodology: arts-based_healing_and_advocacyBy using storytelling, documentary film, and art as tools for healing and public engagement, the organization fosters empathy, activates collective action, and drives systemic reform in maternal healthcare because narrative and creative expression make structural inequities visible and emotionally resonant.
- Culturally Rooted Maternal Wellnessmethodology: culturally_rooted_maternal_wellnessBy co-developing maternal health initiatives that integrate traditional midwifery and cultural practices with community partners, the organization improves birth outcomes in Black and Brown communities because culturally congruent care increases trust, continuity, and holistic well-being.
- Lived-Experience Centered Programmingmethodology: lived-experience_centered_programmingBy grounding programs in the lived experiences and expressed needs of BIPOC mothers and birthing people affected by trauma, loss, and reproductive injustice, the organization increases relevance, trust, and engagement, leading to more effective support and advocacy because those most impacted shape the solutions.