The 2025 Motown Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference Overview

An Immersive Journey Centering the Vitality of Black Families in Detroit

September 24–26, 2025 | Detroit, MI

Join us for an immersive 3-day experience like no other! The Motown Experience is more than a conference – it is a celebration, a learning platform, and a call to action. This powerful event is designed to amplify local efforts to improve birth and breastfeeding outcomes for Black families, with Detroit’s vibrant culture and community as our backdrop.

And we’re hitting the road!

As part of the experience, participants will board a bus for a day-long journey through Detroit, visiting key Maternal-Child Health sites and organizations that are driving change on the ground.


Hotel Information


Hollywood Casino Detroit

Address: 555 East Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48226

Phone: 1-313-223-2999

Discount rate $169.99 using Offer Code BMBF025 

Room availability is limited; Last Day to book hotel at discounted rate Sep 3rd

Offer Code: BMBF025


Conference Tracks


Big Mama: Matriarchal and Ancestral Practices

Black Parade: The Fight for Black Birth Justice

Triple Crown: Babies Win. Families Thrive. Communities Transformed!

BlaQ and Proud: Inclusion and Consideration of LGBTQIA+ in Perinatal Health

Daddy Knows Best: Fatherhood and Support Systems

Are We Okay: Emotional Wellness for Community-based Maternal Service Support Providers

Come Through, Doula! Best Practices and Skill Building for Community-Based Doulas

Spilling the Milk on Lactation: Advancing Clinical and Peer Lactation Support

We Got Receipts: Data, Ethics, Research & Accountability

Show Me The Money!: Demystifies funding for community-based perinatal support

On the Ground: Detroit’s Maternal Child Health Immersive Experience

From an interactive bus tour to plenary sessions, hands-on workshops, engaging panels, networking and entertainment this conference keeps the vitality of Black families at its center.


Registration


Early Birds Get the Tee! All early bird registrants will snag a limited-edition conference t-shirt — FREE plus up to $300 in savings on registration fees. Runs NOW- July 14th Don’t miss your chance to save and secure your spot and early access benefits – space is limited and we want to have you in attendance. 

Pricing and Deadlines

$299 | Early Bird rate runs NOW – July 14th

$399 | Regular rate runs July 15th – Sep 3rd

$499 | Late rate runs Sep 4th – Sep 17th

$599 | On-site purchase

Students receive 10% off with discount code STUDENT25

Groups of 5 or more receive 10% off with discount code GROUP25


Conference Agenda At-A-Glance


Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Afternoon

Black Breastfeeding Caucus Luncheon

Evening

Welcome Reception

Thursday, September 25, 2025

8:00am – 4:30pm

Detroit Maternal-Child Health Immersive Experience Bus Tour

Evening

Dinner and Entertainment

Friday, September 26, 2025

Morning- Afternoon

Breakout Sessions   

Early Bird Spots are limited, don’t miss your chance to join us!

 REGISTER NOW and become a part of the village, the movement, and the future of Black family vitality.