The Amandla Group, LLC

09/06/2026

Join Saul's Light at the 6th Annual NICU Health & Equity Summit taking place Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 8 am at Manning Family Children’s Hospital.

This year's theme, “Discharge Begins on Day 1,” will celebrate resilience, community, and the importance of equitable access of resources and information! The event is geared towards healthcare providers, community advocates, and families in order to foster dialogue and uplift practices that best support infant health both in and outside the NICU.

Registration link (on the link tree in our bio too!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-sauls-light-nicu-health-equity-summit-tickets-1986096850143

Register at the link above and also make plans to attend the pre-summit happy hour on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5 pm at Urban South (1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130)!

09/03/2026

La Capitale (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in partnership with the Women In Law LA Center for Health Equity, The Amandla Group and Tinina Q Cade Foundation, invites you to an important community conversation focused on reproductive and maternal health, education, and advocacy.

This panel discussion (featuring our Founder & President, Frankie Robertson) and watch party will bring together health equity leaders and advocates to share valuable information, raise awareness, and inspire action toward healthier families and communities.

📅 Tuesday, September 8th, 6:30 p.m.
📍Scotlandville Branch Library: 7373 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Registration is free. You won't want to miss this! Scan the QR code on the flyer or vist the link below to reserve your spot. (Link in bio also)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-louisiana-reproductive-maternal-health-summit-tickets-1999174978176?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=e98d9860a4facc9007e418226316e8d572816fba1fd2caf6290bbe5fecc8ede2c4d97eb14d9013ca6014526b54a45728579e759788d13de4b48ec47d27125072f7d8c991ff97a241c607b2a3

09/03/2026

We look forward to our President, Frankie Robertson, participating in this important discussion. Please register today.

La Capitale (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in partnership with the Women In Law, LA Center for Health Equity, The Amandla Group and Tinina Q Cade Foundation, invites you to an important community conversation focused on reproductive and maternal health, education, and advocacy.

This panel discussion and watch party will bring together health equity leaders and advocates to share valuable information, raise awareness, and inspire action toward healthier families and communities.

📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
📍 Scotlandville Branch Library
7373 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Registration is free. Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot.

09/03/2026

REPOST from American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists: It's time to start welcoming fall and cooler weather, which means respiratory virus season is coming up fast! During pregnancy, you're at a higher risk of developing complications if you get sick with viruses like COVID-19, RSV, or the flu. Staying up-to-date on your vaccinations is an important wav to protect yourself and your newborn.

Today, we provided clinicians with updated guidance that reinforces the importance of the COVID-19, RSV and flu vaccines for people who are pregnant or lactating during the 2026-27 respiratory virus season. These recommendations are based on the latest safety and efficacy data.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your ob-gyn if you have questions about these vaccines Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we share more resources on COVID-19. RSV. and flu vaccines
Read the press release at the link in our bio. 🔗

https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2026/09/acog-releases-2026-27-respiratory-virus-season-immunization-recommendations

09/02/2026

REPOST from Louisiana First News: The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced that its partnership with Woman's Hospital to address substance-exposed babies has expanded.

Click the link in our bio for the full story. 🔗

https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/local-news/baton-rouge/louisiana-dcfs-womans-hospital-partnership/

09/01/2026

We're back with our Day 2 recap! 🎉🥳

This jam-packed event was a labor of love and we're extremely thankful for everyone who helped make this convening a success! 👏🏾

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08/31/2026

As Black Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month comes to a close, The Amandla Group knows how much resources and information make a huge difference for families. Here are some we are aware of in Louisiana. 🤱🏾👨🏿‍🍼

SWIPE ↔️ Did you know that the Louisiana WIC program provides resources and support to new moms??? Learn more about this, eligibility requirements, how to apply and more at LouisianaWIC.org!

Do you know of more organizations or resources available? Let us know in the comments! Tag the Organizations you're aware of!

08/28/2026

In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, we’re resharing this article from a few years ago that our Founder & President, Frankie Robertson wrote for .

While the date may have changed, many of the conversations it raises and resources shared are still worth revisiting.

Black Breastfeeding Week reminds us that our stories matter, our experiences matter, and the support we build for one another matters.

Read the full article (link in bio also): https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/what-black-women-should-know-about-donor-breastmilk-nicu-breastfeeding/

Happy Black Breastfeeding Week!

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08/28/2026

It’s Black Breastfeeding Week. 🤱🏿

This week is an opportunity to celebrate Black families, honor the many different experiences of Black breastfeeding and chestfeeding, and recognize the importance of community, care, support, and representation.

This year’s theme from Black Breastfeeding Week (Black Breastfeeding Week), “We All We Got: 14 Years of Community, Care, and Collective Power,” feels especially meaningful. Here’s to continuing the conversation, sharing knowledge, and uplifting the people and communities doing this work. 🤱🏾👨🏿‍🍼

08/22/2026

Louisiana Birth & Beyond Day 1 recap!

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📽: saniya🪷