Over 2 days (Friday April 25th & Saturday April 26th) participants will embark on a powerful session entitled “The Reproductive Freedom Train: An Afrofuturistic Journey To Liberation”, a metaphorical journey across the United States, modeled by the historical Underground Railroad and the Negro Motorist Green Book on Zoom! The freedom journey will follow Black women, birthing people, their babies and families as they seek to “liberate” themselves from the bondage of racism, oppression, injustice and adverse outcomes in the reproductive healthcare system. The stops that they encounter on the “Freedom Train” will allow travelers to experience individuals, organizations and/or events that will offer them support, education, healing, resources and inspiration to counteract the adverse impact and outcomes associated with reproductive injustice and disparities. Each stop on the journey will reflect the critical elements of reproductive justice, including birth equity, trauma-informed care, advocacy, cultural competency, and anti-oppression practices.

Guided by Mama Tandie Lumumba, an Afrofuturistic spiritual leader from Afrum in the year 2,325, the train will transport attendees through immersive storytelling, sensory engagement, and community connection. Participants will also receive a comprehensive resource list of activists, providers, birthing centers, farms, and healing spaces to support their journey beyond the event.

This experience is a call to action, blending historical homage, cultural affirmation, and futuristic visioning to empower participants, foster healing, and imagine a world where reproductive liberation is a reality for all.