Testimonials
All I can say is WOW! I heard Michele LaMarr-Suggs speak at a maternal health summit and she was probably the most dynamic, Passionate speaker I have ever heard discuss this topic. Not only was she knowledgeable but is actually turning it into action in the community! We need more people to occupy this space like her!
I just happened to be walking by the park where you were hosting your event and was drawn to come in. At the time I was walking with my 2-year-old and expecting my second child. I was so depressed and contemplating suicide. One of your staff saw me, immediately engaged with me and without hesitation prayed me. Little did she know that was the prayer I needed, and it changed my life literally. I was met with resources, prayer, and even received a free breastfeeding consultation. Please, keep doing what you are doing. It really is making a difference in the lives of so many people. WE NEED YOU!
When I first found out I was pregnant I would journal heavily because I wanted my son to get to know me just in case, I didn't get to meet him. Such a heavy mindset to have at the beginning of my pregnancy. I understood that could be my reality. Although I was excited about becoming a mom, I did have the fear that I could either lose my child or my child and husband could lose me. Those fears came from the thousands of stories of black women dying during or after labor due to bias within the healthcare industry. This fear followed me throughout my first trimester. Then I attended this community event where Michele LaMarr-Suggs, the Founder of Royal Generation provided the women of color in the audience with the tools they needed to have successful pregnancies and labors. When I left that event, I walked away with that fear completely gone. For me, the Royal Generation organization helped me overcome my fear through their education and advocacy for black women during the perinatal period. Although the healthcare industry is working toward change there is still more work that needs to be done. That's why organizations like the Royal Generation are so important. Like many great organizations that work towards changing the world, we need to continue to support and uplift organizations like Royal Generation.”