2023 Commemorative Poster
The BEE Collective announces its second annual Just-Us INDABA: Birthing, Education, and Healing Justice Summit, arriving Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1422 building located at 1142 Morrison Drive. This all-day event will begin at 10 a.m. with on-site registration beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The organization says the summit is "a transformative gathering and full-day event dedicated to pregnant, birthing, and parenting families, along with their healthcare advocates, reproductive justice champions, and supportive healing arts practitioners. This event is a gifted opportunity to register, engage, and co-create community-driven solutions that safeguard the well-being of pregnant, birthing individuals, and young children in the beloved community."
The 2nd annual Just-Us INDABA is centered around the theme of “cooperative economics,” also known as “Ujamaa,” the fourth principle of Kwanzaa. Ujamaa is the commitment to the practice of shared social wealth and the work necessary to achieve it. Ujamaa is a powerful principle that serves as a call to action for economic solidarity and self-sufficiency. It’s about building and sustaining an economy that reflects the community’s values and serves its needs, thus ensuring that the benefits of economic growth and success are shared among all its members. This principle is integral to Kwanzaa as it not only celebrates African heritage but also promotes practical steps towards a prosperous and equitable community.
“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’s co-founder, Adrienne Troy-Frazier. " Let's listen, learn, and collaborate for a brighter, healthier future. We aim to explore how cooperative models can enhance economic resilience and community empowerment, particularly within BIPOC communities. This year we will feature various sessions and workshops designed to delve into the potential of cooperative economics in fields such as birthwork, healing arts, and early childhood education.”
All are welcome, including babies in arms. Elders, those with disabilities, birth workers in Black, Indigenous, and Latino communities, and all birthing people are especially encouraged. Free and ample parking is available. Food and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration on a sliding scale is required. Registration opens on Thursday, October 17th.
For more information and to register, visit justusindaba.com.
