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History of Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA)

Founded in 2007, Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) is a pioneering non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving the health and wellness of Black families through breastfeeding support, education, advocacy and maternal-child-health technology.

Our Founding

Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) was born around a kitchen table (literally) grounded in love, family, and the deep connections that have always sustained Black families. Our co-founder, Kiddada Green, built this work alongside her mother, Doris Jordan, her aunt, Debbie Clark, and her then infant, Anaiah Green, rooted in a shared commitment to care for the next generation through healthy feeding practices and strong family ties.

What began as Kiddada’s vision, supported by her family, grew into a community-centered effort to protect, support, and uplift what has always been present; knowledge, resilience, and a culture of care. This work honors the ways Black families have long nurtured and sustained one another, while creating space for that support to be seen, strengthened, and shared.

From that foundation, BMBFA was established and continues to grow as a trusted source of support. We walk alongside families by building programs rooted in community, connection, and care, turning that legacy of love into action.

Our Signature Program

BMBFA’s signature program, Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Club (BMBFC), builds on a long tradition of connection and care within Black communities. It is a safe, supportive space where Black mothers come together to share experiences and receive peer and community-centered lactation support. Running without interruption since 2008 in Detroit, MI, BMBFC has become the cornerstone of BMBFA’s work and a leading model for community-based breastfeeding support programs across the nation.

  • To reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for Black families.
    Through this mission, BMBFA works to ensure that every Black mother has access to culturally responsive care, guidance, and resources to make informed decisions about breastfeeding.

  • To have a national impact on the reduction of racial disparities in breastfeeding success for Black families. BMBFA continues to expand its reach through partnerships, education, and advocacy efforts that influence both local and national conversations on maternal and child health equity.

  • BMBFA envisions a future filled with positive cultural sentiments about breastfeeding, where multi-generational support and encouragement are the norm within Black families and neighborhoods.

  • To build foundational networks of support and strengthen systems that overcome the historical, societal, and social barriers to breastfeeding success.

  • BMBFA’s value lies in its commitment to optimizing the first food experience for Black families through a holistic approach that combines direct service, education, advocacy and maternal child health technology.

  • BMBFA strives to:

    • Provide education, valuable resources, and ongoing support to Black families.

    • Collaborate with public and private agencies that serve these families to create equitable systems of care.