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