the recap

Black Parent Pride Summit 2022

Poignant talks, accessible resources and intentional community with Black queer folx who understand the joys, pains and intersection of your parenting journey. And did we mention a rooftop party and boozy brunch?

Come as you are.

Leave feeling connected.

2022 Speaker recap

OUR SPEAKERS Covered Our COMMUNITY’S MOST-PRESSING TOPICS.

A dynamic lineup of Black LGBTQ+ parents, advocates and allies will connect, empower and affirm attendees’ ability to build and nurture healthy families and parent happy children.

Stigma, Shame & Safety

State of the Black Donor

Mindful Parenting & You

Sex through the Transitions

LGBTQ Fertility

Stigma, Shame & Safety

Moderator

Dr. Kindall Bundy

Panelist

Kayden Coleman @kaydenxofficial

Panelist

Raw @irawniq

State of the Black Donor

Moderator

Mama Dee

Panelist

Jamilla @milla.jay

Panelist

Red @2momculture

Mindful Parenting & You

Moderator

Mia Cooley @TheBigMommaMia

Panelist

Destini Ann @ManifestDestini

Sex through the Transitions

Life, Family, and Body

Moderator

Eryn Amel @erynamelism

Panelist

Dr. Nicole Avant @rxdravant

Panelist

Dr. Tifphane Riley

LGBTQ Fertility

Silver Sponsor Speaker

Sponsor

Dr. Collin Smikle, Medical Director, Laurel Fertility Care

Previous Sponsors

black parent pride summit 2022 was sponsored by:

The Adventures

Honoring the many paths we take to and through our parenting journeys

Track One

Trying to conceive
  • TTC
  • Discrimination During Medical Care
  • Where to Find Black Donors
  • How to Have Donor Convos
  • What to Consider with IUI, IVF or Surrogacy
  • Donor Siblings

Track Two

The Business Of Being Family
  • Insurance
  • Financial Resources
  • Legal Experts
  • Affirming Healthcare Providers

Track Three

Single Or Solo xHood
  • Single Parents by Choice
  • Divorce or Separated Parents
  • Parents Who Want to Keep Livin’! (Learn about dating, sex, finding childcare,making friends & more)

Track Four

Building Your Village Anywhere
  • Finding the Right Community for YourFamily
  • Disclosure, Safety & Privacy
  • Conservative & Liberal cities
  • Mental Health

Weekend Overview

Saturday

Conversations
From 9-5 PM join us for a series of moderated conversations. engaging small groups, and on site activations.

Saturday Night

Celebrations
Celebrate with us at the Sky Lounge Roof top Bar on top of our host hotel The Glenn for drinks. music. and more connection.

Sunday

Connections
Closeout the weekend with us Sunday Funday style by joining us for an all inclusive brunch with a special guest before departing for the weekend.

our host hotel

The Glenn, Autograph Collection

On-Site Activations

In between your track sessions, enjoy mini-escapes from your everyday life with:

  • Family Portraits Photo Booth
  • wParent Confessional
  • Resource Fair W/ Organizations & Vendors
  • DJ & Tarot Reader
  • lIntentions For Parenting + Pride Weekend Wall
  • Parents Of Teens Meet Up
  • [Trans Parents Meet Up
  • wMasculine Of Center Parents Intimate Talk
  • Ask A Doula Breakout Session

Features

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