Chocolate Milk: Documentary Film Screening
Date and time
Location
The Volume One Gallery
205 N. Dewey St. Eau Claire, WI 54703Description
Chocolate Milk: The Documentary is an exploration of the racial divide in breastfeeding. Told through the narratives of three African American women: a new mother, a midwife and a WIC lactation educator, the film seeks to answer the longstanding question of why more African American women are not breastfeeding. By creating an engaging narrative centered around the challenges of breastfeeding, Chocolate Milk will spark public discussion on how communities can better support black mothers.
All are welcome to stay for a guided discussion following the screening of the 90 minute documentary.
Organized by
The Northwestern Wisconsin Breastfeeding Network (NWBN) is a local group dedicated to promoting and supporting breastfeeding in Northwestern Wisconsin. We do this through community outreach efforts and by educating others that breastfeeding improves the health of infants, mothers and families.
The Breastfeeding Network strives to:
- Promote breastfeeding as the norm through the infant’s first year or longer.
- Educate the community regarding the advantages of breastfeeding and that breastfeeding is an important choice for preventive health care.
- Provide encouragement and support for breastfeeding mothers and families.
- Promote community awareness of the ecological and economical benefits of breastfeeding.
- Promote breastfeeding in public and in the workplace.
- Advocate for legislative policies that protect breastfeeding.
- Offer support, education and networking opportunities to health care providers and other interested individuals who advocate for breastfeeding.
To get involved in the Northwestern WI Breastfeeding Network, contact co-chairs:Jennifer Hafele, IBCLC at 715-497-1044 or jenniferhafele@gmail.comEllen Jacobs, CLC at 715-839-2858 or ellen.jacobs@co.eau-claire.wi.us