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.