Advocacy

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its budget resolution, which includes cutting $880,000 billion from Medicaid over the next ten years. The resolution now goes to the U.S. Senate for a vote. The Medicaid cuts included in the House budget resolution will directly and negatively impact people in North Carolina

Durham Public Schools (DPS) has officially met Step 10 of the Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities initiative! This milestone ensures that breastfeeding education is integrated into community-wide curricula, helping to normalize human lactation and empower future generations with essential knowledge and support. The Journey to Step 10: Breastfeeding Friendly Education in our K-12 Schools Breastfeed Durham

On behalf of Breastfeed Durham and the Black Breastfeeding Coalition, we would like to sincerely thank you, Durham County Commissioners, for your generous support of our Capacity Building for Black Breastfeeding Families initiative, made possible through ARPA funding. The Durham County Commissioners investment in this work has helped create a healthier, more equitable community for

Breastfeed Durham is thrilled to announce an exciting new milestone in our mission to create a welcoming environment for all chest/breastfeeding families. As part of Step 2 of the Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Family Friendly Community, our brand-new Breastfeeding Welcome Here postcards are now available at the Discover Durham Visitor Info Center! This achievement is a testament