Charleston, SC – October 16, 2024 – The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective (BEE Collective) is set to present its 2nd Annual Just-Us INDABA: Birthing, Education, and Healing Justice Summit on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1422 building, located at 1142 Morrison Drive in Downtown Charleston. The all-day event, which will begin at 10 a.m. with on-site registration starting at 9:30 a.m., is open to all, with special emphasis on welcoming elders, those with disabilities, birth workers in Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities, and all birthing individuals. Babies in arms are welcome, and free parking, along with food and refreshments, will be provided. Pre-registration is required on a sliding scale basis, and registration opens on Thursday, October 17, 2024. For more details and to register, visit justusindaba.com.
The Just-Us INDABA is a transformative gathering dedicated to supporting pregnant, birthing, and parenting families, as well as healthcare advocates, reproductive justice champions, and healing arts practitioners. The event will provide opportunities for participants to engage in discussions and co-create solutions that promote the well-being of pregnant individuals and young children. A full schedule of speakers, activities, and community partners will be announced.
This year’s theme centers on “cooperative economics,” or “Ujamaa,” the fourth principle of Kwanzaa. Ujamaa emphasizes the importance of shared social wealth, economic solidarity, and self-sufficiency within communities. The summit will explore how cooperative models can strengthen economic resilience and empower communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, and Latino populations.
“Together, we are committed to dismantling the alarming rates of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity among Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities in South Carolina,” said BEE Collective co-founder Adrienne Troy-Frazier. “This year we will feature sessions and workshops exploring how cooperative economics can enhance fields like birthwork, healing arts, and early childhood education.”
The event is supported by organizations including the Cooperative Education Fund, Sisters of Charity, I Am Voices, Tri County Play Collaborative, and Southern BEE Alliance.
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Adrienne Troy-Frazier or visit justusindaba.com.
