OXH Gallery, Art Noire Gallery, and 3 Gems Birth Services invite you to an empowering night of art, advocacy, and education as they highlight birth justice, cultural storytelling, and community healing.

Now Showing at OXH Gallery:
“First Light” – A Birth Photography Exhibit by Sara Hunter
A stunning and raw visual journey capturing the sacred, powerful, and often unseen moments of childbirth around the world—including images from Haiti and Black maternal health advocacy work in the U.S.

Also at OXH Gallery:

Khamissa Keita, Licensed Midwife & President of Season of Hope

Topic: Language Barriers and Their Outcome in Pregnancy and Birth

Born and raised in Africa, trained in Germany, and now practicing in Florida, Khamissa brings decades of global midwifery experience. Fluent in French, German, and Bambara, she advocates for self-determination in birth and the power of culture in shaping maternity care. She currently leads efforts to reduce maternal mortality through Season of Hope’s birth center project in Mali, West Africa.

🖤 At Art Noire Gallery:
In honor of Juneteenth, Art Noire discussions center on the revolutionary act of Black Birth — past, present, and future.

🎙️ Courtney West – Full Spectrum Doula & Owner of 3 Gems Birth Services
🎙️ Doc Alexis Barr – Founder of Titties Out, Wisdom In
🎙️ Melikia Courtney – Author & Spoken Word Artist

💬 These powerful women will share their stories, wisdom, and work in the birth justice space, honoring the roots of ancestral birth knowledge while reclaiming autonomy and voice in reproductive care.