African American Breastfeeding Network

AABN was founded by Angelia Wilks-Tate (left) and Dalvery Blackwell (right) set their eyes on addressing breastfeeding disparities and came together on a sunny June afternoon with a host of community leaders to discuss forming an organization. At the time Dalvery, was a breastfeeding peer in Milwaukee County WIC program, and Angie was the MLK Heritage Health Center WIC Project, Director. The two together with supporters and advocates set-out on to create a community-led organization which has become known now as the African American Breastfeeding Network Inc. Dalvery serves as the agency's first Executive Director. Angie serves as the President of the Board Directors.

The African American Breastfeeding Network Inc. was established in 2008 to improve maternal child health and champion breastfeeding equity by (1) advocating system/policy changes, (2) partnering with community allies and (3) implementing community-based, family-centered, culturally tailored health education and support services. We offer Doula Care, Breastfeeding support and classes, and Prenatal and Infant Loss support.