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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL:
What is the Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute
TM
(BMHC)?
Founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), the Black Maternal Health Conference
and Training InstituteTM (BMHC24) is the official, global assembly for Black Maternal health, equity,
scholarship, innovation, policy, and advocacy work, projects, practice, and initiatives. BMHC24 centers
Black people, clinicians, professionals, practitioners, and advocates; and welcomes ALL maternal,
perinatal, and reproductive health equity stakeholders who are seeking to develop professionally, learn,
and network. The BMHC24 conference showcases work that operationalizes birth and reproductive
justice, respectful maternal care, Black feminists and womanists' wellness practices, and human rights
frameworks across sexual, maternal, perinatal, and reproductive health services, programs, and
initiatives. This year’s conference will be hybrid (virtual and in-person) and will offer a global space for
learning, rich discussions, and mobilization to transform Black Maternal Health, rights, and justice.
What is the Black Mamas Matter Alliance?
Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) is a national network of Black women-led organizations and
multi-disciplinary professionals who work to ensure that all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and
resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. BMMA honors the work and historical
contributions of Black women’s leadership within their communities and values the need to amplify this
work on a national scale. For this reason, BMMA does not have chapters. The Alliance is composed of
organizations and individuals (Midwives, OB/GYNs, Nurses, Doulas, Researchers, Public Health
Professionals, Perinatal Support Workers, Attorneys, Lactation Consultants, and Artists) whose work is
deeply rooted in the Reproductive Justice, Birth Justice, and Human Rights frameworks. Please visit our
website for additional information about Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. and our work.
Who is the Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute
TM
for?
This Conference is open to ALL stakeholders with lived experience and those who are working to, and/or
seeking to advance maternal and reproductive health equity nationally and globally.
What is the theme for the 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute
TM
(BMHC24)?
The BMHC24 theme is “Our Bodies STILL Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice NOW!” This theme will be
showcased through the content offered during the Conference with topics focused on addressing
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systemic inequities in Black maternal health and amplifying the work, studies, policies, research, and
initiatives happening in communities and across health systems that are working towards equitable
change.
What can attendees expect?
The Goals of BMHC24 are to:
• Build capacity of Black leaders in maternal health to shape programs, policy, and care, and to
engage in evidence-based advocacy;
• Disseminate best practices to address critical issues in Black maternal health from different
sectors, including research, care, policy, and culture shift;
• Grow a community and network of stakeholders committed to improving Black Maternal Health;
• Cultivate a space of love, respect, and listening that centers the voices and experiences of Black
Mamas, Black Birth workers, Black scholars, and Black women leaders; and to
• Equip health care professionals, public and health care systems, care providers, practitioners,
learners, and ALL maternal and reproductive health equity stakeholders, funders, and decision-
makers seeking knowledge and professional development to build their skills and capacity.
Where can I find the Conference agenda?
The BMHC24 tentative agenda is available on our website.
What is the Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute
TM
tentative schedule?
Thursday, September 12
Training Institute, 8:00AM-4:30PM (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
F
riday, September 13
Conference Day 1, 8:00AM-5:30PM (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Birthing Justice Documentary Screening and Conversation with Director,
Monique Matthews, 6:30PM (Dinner not provided)
Available only for In-Person 2 Day Conference Ticket Holders- please pin this
activity to your agenda to indicate your planned attendance.
Saturday, September 14
Conference Day 2, 8:00AM-5:30PM (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
BMHC24 Awards Dinner, 7:00PM (Dinner Served)
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What content will be available for the 2 Day Conference Virtual attendees?
BMHC24 virtual content will be available to Virtual and In-Person Conference attendees.
Virtual content will include:
• Live streamed content and recordings of the BMHC24
o Welcome Ceremony
o Keynote and Guest Speakers
o All Plenaries
o 6 live breakout sessions (3 per day)
• Existing recorded BMMA content
• BMHC24 Awards Dinner
What is the Training Institute, and what trainings are available?
The BMHC24 Training Institute will take place on Thursday, September 12
th
, 2024.
The Training Institute will serve as a day of comprehensive learning and specialized skill-building. The
Training Institute differs from the 2-Day Conference as each session will include a full day of instruction.
Because of this structure, attendees may only register for one Training Institute session. Those
interested in attending the BMHC24 2-Day Conference are not required to attend a Training Institute
Session nor are attendees of the Training Institute required to attend the 2-Day Conference.
Content from Training Institute sessions will only be provided for registrants of those sessions.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided for registrants of the Training Institute.
The following Training Institute Sessions are available:
Conducting Culturally Responsive Focus Groups in Research and Evaluation
Nia Mitchell, MPH, PhD(c) & Dr. Ayanna Robinson, MPH, PhD – Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Description: Focus groups are a commonly used qualitative method across research studies and
program evaluation. Culturally responsive focus groups allow researchers to challenge
assumptions and stereotypes and center often excluded voices. This training will provide
attendees with an overview of culturally responsive focus groups, including the principles for
developing and best practices for culturally responsive focus groups, frameworks, and
considerations across design, implementation, analysis. Over the course of this workshop,
participants will engage in hands-on practice with designing and implementing culturally
responsive focus groups across the research and/or evaluation process.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Define the principles of culturally responsive focus groups
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2. Apply principles across design, implementation, and analysis
Prerequisites:
Participants should have a basic understanding of conducting focus groups.
Heart Focus: Connecting the Dots between Preeclampsia Awareness and Human Lactation
Dr. Nastassia K. Harris, DNP, RNC-MNN, IBCLC – Perinatal Health Equity Initiative
Description: This comprehensive workshop is split into two parts. The first half will provide an
introduction to preeclampsia and its connection to the maternal health crisis and hands-on skills
to teach attendees how to assess blood pressure. The second half of the class will connect heart
health to human lactation by providing a workshop on cultural congruence in
breastfeeding/chestfeeding specific to Black women, with skills stations for attendees to better
assist families in the community.
Objectives:
1. Verbalize the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia by the end of class
2. Demonstrate two lactation skills by the close of the class.
Prerequisites:
No prior training is required for the pre-eclampsia portion of the training. For the lactation skills,
attendees should have a basic lactation foundation as this class is mostly clinically focused and
not didactic.
Trauma Informed Care For Ourselves & Our Community
Sabia Wade & Mystique Hargrove – Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
Description: In this workshop, we will discuss the elements of trauma-informed care to assist
ourselves and the people we serve in this work. Topics will include understanding the trauma-
informed care model, defining advocacy, and the importance of inclusion and intersectionality.
With all this information, we will build tangible ways to care for ourselves and the communities
we serve.
Objectives:
1. Understanding the trauma informed care model and advocacy principles
2. Understanding inclusion and intersectionality
3. Building a plan of care for ourselves and our communities to include in their birth work
practice
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites, birth workers and care workers of any experience level are welcome.
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First Trimester Abortion Skill Workshop
Michelle L. Drew DNP, MPH, CNM, FNP-C FACNM Certified Nurse Midwife/Family Nurse Practitioner –
Ubuntu Black Family Wellness Collective
Description: While all pregnancies end, not all pregnancies end in a live birth. Midwives are
more than baby catchers. Midwives have always held the role of trusted, full scope, holistic
sexual and reproductive health care providers for people capable of pregnancy, including those
seeking abortion. Advanced practice clinicians and family physicians can safely perform uterine
evacuation procedures and provide medication abortions. Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is
already a necessary and life-saving skill for midwives who manage miscarriage and post-abortion
complications as well as abortion care in the 15 states and U.S. territories where advance
practice clinicians are permitted to perform abortion care. In this interactive workshop, we will
unpack and dismantle the puritanical heteronormative patriarchal motives behind abortion
restriction and the sequestration of abortion as a medical procedure specific to physician
practice. The workshop will include the pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care of patients seeking
medication abortion and MVA. Participants will experience hands-on simulations of manual
vacuum aspiration techniques. These skills are applicable to miscarriage management as well,
enabling clinicians to care for pregnant people throughout the full spectrum of pregnancy
outcomes. The program provides the basic information necessary for provision of care and
includes resources for further study. Special attention will be given to values clarification for
providers and considerations for non-directive options counseling for patients seeking care.
Objectives:
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
1. State the place of abortion services in holistic reproductive care.
2. Explain why uterine evacuation is an essential part of reproductive health services
3. Verbalize indications, contraindications and alternatives to manual vacuum aspiration for
management of first trimester abortion and management of missed or incomplete
abortions.
4. Demonstrate the use of shared decision-making to counsel people seeking first trimester
abortions or considering manual evacuation of products of conception in first trimester
missed/incomplete abortion.
5. Complete a simulated uterine evacuation using manual vacuum aspiration (MVA).
6. Verbalize signs and symptoms of complications and understand management complications
from uterine evacuation with MVA.
7. Verbalize confidence in their ability to integrate uterine evacuation with MVA into their
present reproductive health services and organize and monitor the services.
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8. Demonstrate counseling clients on postabortion contraception.
Prerequisites:
This course is for any provider who offers reproductive health services including midwives, nurse
practitioners and physician's associates, and family physicians or students nearing graduation in
those professions.
Are continuing education credits offered for BMHC24?
CE credits will be available for BMHC24 attendees for some sessions. If you have an interest in receiving
CE credits, you must indicate your interest on your registration form AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Please reach out to confere[email protected] if you have additional questions.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Yes, a certificate of attendance will be available to conference attendees through the Conference
platform after the conclusion of the Conference.
Are children allowed to attend the Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute
TM
?
The content and environment of BMHC24 is suitable for those of high school age and older. We
encourage parents and caregivers to plan accordingly.
Will childcare be available?
BMMA is committed to offering childcare services at a discounted rate. In-person childcare will be
available for pre-registered children aged 1-7 while spots remain available. BMHC24 in-person
registrants may select childcare via their registration form. If you’re uncertain of your need for childcare
at the time of registration, you may add childcare via your account later by going to “My Tickets” and
clicking “Buy Tickets”, when your form opens, go to the Tickets section and select the amount of tickets
you need for childcare. You may select up to 4 slots for 4 children. You will be sent a secondary form in
the coming months that must be filled out to complete registration for your child(ren). You must add
childcare to your registration by August 15
th
. Space is limited and available on a ‘first come, first served’
basis. On-site childcare registration will NOT be available.
Childcare is offered at a discounted price of $50.00 per child during the Training Institute and $75.00 per
child during the 2-Day Conference (this price includes both days and may NOT be split). Breakfast and
lunch are included. The childcare provider will be insured and have sitters that are background and
fingerprint screened with thoroughly checked references.
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Tentative Childcare Hours:
Training Institute: September 12
th
, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Conference Days 1 and 2: September 13
th
- 14
th
, 8:00AM – 6:00PM
What vending opportunities are available at BMHC24?
To sell products or vend at BMHC24, you/your business must be an official BMHC24 Merchant. Vending
at BMHC24 requires pre-approval by BMMA, Inc. To apply to vend at BMHC24 please fill out our
Merchant Application. Submitting the Merchant Application does not guarantee that you or your
business will be selected as official merchants of BMHC24. Only official merchants of BMHC24 will be
permitted to vend (sell merchandise) at BMHC24.
Are there exhibitor opportunities available at BMHC24?
Exhibitor booths are available for organizations/individuals interested in sharing information about their
business, organization, group, entity or program. Exhibitors are not permitted to sell products. If you
have products you'd like to sell at the Conference, please see the vending section of our FAQ’s.
Exhibiting at BMHC24 requires pre-approval by BMMA, Inc. To apply to exhibit at BMHC24, please fill
out our Exhibitor Application. Submitting the Exhibitor Application does not guarantee that you or your
business will be selected as official exhibitors of BMHC24. Only official exhibitors of BMHC24 will be
permitted to vend (sell merchandise) at BMHC24.
Are there sponsorship opportunities available at BMHC24?
There are sponsorship packages currently available. Organizations/Companies should complete this
form to indicate their interest: BMMA, Inc. 2024 Programmatic Support Interest Form
Do you accept donations to provide funds to those unable to pay the BMHC24 registration fee?
Yes, if you or your organization would like to donate funds to BMHC24 for the purpose of BMHC24
scholarships, you may do by August 1, 2024 at: BMHC24 Scholarship Donation
If you would like to sponsor your own group of attendees, please do so by purchasing the amount of
tickets that you need for your group, please see the instructions for “Group Registration” on our FAQs
Who should members of the media contact to request press credentials to attend/cover the
Conference?
All journalists and media-makers interested in attending virtually or in-person must contact
[email protected]. A member of our communications team will be in touch regarding
your request.
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POLICIES, AGREEMENTS, AND CODE OF CONDUCT
BMMA is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all participants. All BMHC24
participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration, follow venue rules, and alert
BMMA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress. All persons present in
BMHC24 spaces must be registered. All virtual and/or in-person attendees, vendors, exhibitors,
sponsors, speakers, presenters, merchants, or invited guests of BMHC24, must AGREE TO COMPLY
WITH ALL BMHC24 policies, codes of conduct and any directives of BMHC24 BMMA staff, volunteers,
and security personnel. BMMA, Inc. holds the discretion and reserves the right to enforce and adjust
all policies, guidelines, and protocols at BMHC24. Failure to comply with any BMHC24 guidelines,
policies, procedures, or agreements including but not limited to infection control policies, masking and
badging policies, code of conduct, bullying or harassment policies, commercial videography and
photography policies, or any directives from BMHC24’s BMMA staff, volunteers, or security team, may
result in being denied entry and/or removal from BMHC24 events and spaces and may result in an
attendance ban from future BMMA programming. Refunds will not be issued in any such case.
INFECTION CONTROL:
The health, wellness, and safety of all attendees is BMMA’s priority. Despite the prevailing narratives of
the moment, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. We expect that all attendees will conduct themselves
with an abundance of caution to limit exposure to COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses before and
during BMHC24.
Before BMHC24:
• All in-person attendees (including staff, volunteers, presenters, speakers, vendors, etc.) are
STRONGLY encouraged to take PCR or rapid home covid test prior to arriving at BMHC24. If
you receive a positive test result within a week prior to the Conference, please do not
attend any in-person Conference activities. Refunds will not be issued, however; you will
maintain access to all of the Virtual BMHC24 content.
• It is recommended that all in-person attendees are fully vaccinated with the most updated
COVID vaccine. The most up-to-date version of the vaccine was authorized by the FDA and
recommended by the CDC on October 3, 2023. Vaccines received prior to this date are not
as effective at lowering your chances of COVID-19 transmission or decreasing the severity of
symptoms if infection occurs. You can find a COVID vaccination site near you at Vaccines.gov
or by contacting your health care provider or local health department.
• In-person participants should limit unmasked exposure to people outside their household
within one (1) week of attending BMHC24.
• If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms within 1 week of BMHC24, please do
not attend any in-person conference activities:
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o Fever or chills
o Cough
o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
o Fatigue
o Muscle or body aches
o Headache
o New loss of taste or smell
o Sore throat
o Congestion or runny nose
o Nausea or vomiting
o Diarrhea
During BMHC24:
• All in-person attendees are required to wear masks while indoors throughout the duration of
the Conference unless actively eating or drinking. If you do not desire to wear a mask or if you
have a medical condition that prevents mask usage, we encourage you to register for the
virtual conference as onsite masking is required. We recommend high-filtration masks like
KN95s or N95s instead of surgical or cloth masks.
• All attendees are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 At-Home Rapid Antigen test each day
before attending in-person conference activities. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result
at any time during BMHC24, please:
• Stay in or return to your room/home
• Do NOT attend any in-person activities or sessions. Refunds will not be issued,
however; you will maintain access to all of the Virtual BMHC24 content.
• Do NOT seek out any staff or volunteers to notify them of your positive COVID-19 status
in person
• Alert BMMA staff by emailing conference@blackmamasmatter.org with the subject line
“INFECTION CONTROL COMPLIANCE”
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Attendees should use heightened discretion if they decide to take on more risky behavior (e.g., going to
places indoors and unmasked, going to crowded public venues, etc.) while in Atlanta, and are strongly
encouraged to disclose this information with other attendees who are sharing their living space.
After BMHC24:
All in-person attendees (including staff, volunteers, presenters, speakers, vendors, etc.) are
STRONGLY encouraged to take PCR or rapid home covid test after leaving BMHC24. If you
receive a positive test result within a week after the Conference, please reach out to alert
BMMA of your possible exposure to Covid-19 at BMHC24 by emailing
Conference@Blackmamasmatter.org with the subject line “INFECTION CONTROL COMPLIANCE”
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The following code of conduct outlines expectations for all who attend BMHC24 in person and virtual
events, including but not limited to: attendees, speakers, presenters, merchants, exhibitors, staff,
volunteers, and invited guests.
BMMA strictly prohibits harassment or bullying. Harassment or bullying based on age, race, ethnicity,
national origin, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, body size,
disability, health conditions, socioeconomic status, marital or domestic status, political affiliation, or
parental status is prohibited. Harassment is unwanted and unwelcome attention or other conduct that
creates an environment where a reasonable person would feel unwelcome, intimidated, excluded, or
abused. Bullying is defined as the activity of aggressive behavior intended to hurt another individual,
physically, mentally, or emotionally.
Una
cceptable behaviors:
• inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides)
• deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• harassing photography or recording
• sustained disruption of talks or other events
• unwelcome and uninvited attention or contact
• physical or sexual assault (including unwelcome touch or groping)
• real or implied threat of physical or sexual harm
• real or implied threat of professional or financial damage or harm
Reporting mistreatment, harassment, or bullying:
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any safety concerns for
yourself or others, please contact a BMMA staff member immediately, BMMA staff can be recognized by
their badges. To report an incident, you can also speak with someone at the registration/help desk or
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email BMMA at Conferenc[email protected] with the subject line “URGENT Harassment
violation”. If there is an emergency situation please dial 911 first, then reach out to a BMMA staff
member or Security personnel.
PH
OTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY RELEASE:
BMMA, Inc., official hired vendors of BMMA, Inc., and invited media outlets may livestream portions of
BMHC24 virtually and in-person and there may be photographers and videographers on site to capture
BMHC24 events. By registering and attending BMHC24 events in person or virtually; you are expressing
your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded, and for your likeness to be used
for promotional and/or publication purposes.
UNAUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES:
Unapproved exhibitions, vending, selling, instruction, peddling, commercial videography, commercial
photography, and other activities not expressly pre-authorized by BMHC24 BMMA, Inc. staff and/or at
the discretion of BMMA staff, will NOT be allowed during the 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference
and Training Institute(TM) events or programming nor within any BMHC24 official spaces, including
virtually.
VENUE A
ND LODGING
Where will BMHC24 be held?
The BMHC24 In-person conference will take place at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel &
Convention Center (2450 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339) in Atlanta, GA.
Is there a preferred hotel for in-person attendees?
Yes, the Renaissance Atlanta Wavely Hotel and Convention Center in Atlanta, GA is the host hotel for
BMHC24. The last day to reserve a room as part of the 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference and
Training Institute block is August 21, 2024 (or until the hotel is sold out). Attendees must use the link
provided within the registration platform to take advantage of the BMHC24 rate. For those who prefer
to call to reserve a room, the number is (888) 391-8724. Please reference the Black Maternal Health
Conference.
Che
cking In:
All attendees staying at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center should check in
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directly with the Hotel. All BMHC24 in-person registration check-in will take place at the registration
desk near the hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Every registered in-person attendee will be verified by their
legal name and form of identification before being issued a BMHC24 badge. Attendees are required to
wear their badge while inside the BMHC24 space.
Tra
nsportation:
The 2024 Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute (TM) will take place in Atlanta, GA at
the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center. The closest airport to our Conference
location is the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).
Out of town attendees may find rideshare options (Lyft/Uber) the easiest way to get to the Renaissance
Atlanta Waverly Hotel from the airport.
MAR
TA is Atlanta’s public transportation authority. To plan your MARTA trip, please visit ItsMarta.com.
The BMHC24 host hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. However, there may be 3
rd
party ground
transportation options available:
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center
What i
s the parking rate at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly?
Currently, the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center offers the following parking rates
for BMHC24 attendees:
• Self-Parking:
o $30.00 per day for overnight parking
o $20.00 per day for day parking
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS
To make our conference as accessible and inclusive as possible for our attendees, the following will be
available to attendees:
Virtual: Live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the main and keynote sessions;
Closed captioning capability for virtual sessions; downloadable presentation slides for virtual
sessions (where available).
In-Person: Live American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for the general, keynote, and plenary
sessions; breast/chestfeeding and pumping spaces; an ADA compliant conference venue (click on “See
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Accessibility Features”). For more information about the physical features of the host hotel’s accessible
rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 770-953-4500.
Attendees will have the opportunity to inform BMMA of any additional accessibility concerns or
accommodations on their registration form. If additional support is needed, please email
conference@blackmamamatters.org with the subject: “Accessibility and Accommodations”.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS
Will I be able to register for BMHC24 on-site?
Currently on-site registration will be available for Conference Days 1 and 2 at a daily rate of $350.00 per
day. In the event that the Conference sells out prior to the event dates, there will be no on-site
registration for the in person 2- Day Conference.
There will be NO on-site registration for the Training Institute.
There will be NO on-site registration for childcare.
There MAY be tickets available for purchase for the Awards Dinner on-site, however it is subject to sell
out at any time.
On-site check payments will NOT be accepted.
Why is the early bird price not reflected in my total?
A limited amount of early bird tickets are available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and may have sold
out before you were able to purchase at the early bird rate.
The early bird rate is only available for those who are paying online. Early bird pricing is not available for
check payees.
Can I register a group of attendees?
Yes, group registration is available for:
• BMHC24 2 Day Conference In-Person tickets
• BMHC24 2 Day Conference Virtual tickets
• BMHC24 Awards Dinner tickets
Training Institute tickets may not be purchased in groups, only one per registrant/account.
Student pricing is not available for group registrations, only one per registrant/account.
To register your group:
• The contact person for your group should create an account on the BMHC24 online platform
• Select the amount and type of tickets you need for your group on the form
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• After payment is complete, you will find the tickets that were purchased under the “My Tickets”
tab on your BMHC24 online account
• You can send each ticket by clicking “send invite” and entering the corresponding person’s name
and email address
• Please confirm the CORRECT and PREFERED email addresses for your group members prior to
sending a ticket invite.
• If you claim a ticket for yourself (“set as my ticket”), you will not be able to transfer it to another
person via your account. Please see the FAQs section on transfer policies.
• If you distribute a ticket to someone else, you will not be able to transfer it via your account
once they claim it. Please see the FAQs section on transfer policies.
• You will not be able to enter others’ registration information for them.
Can I pay for my registration via check?
We strongly encourage electronic payments. Early bird pricing is not available for check payees. Check
payments for BMHC24 tickets must meet both of the following requirements:
• Checks must be postmarked within 10 business days of your registration submission
AND
• Checks must be postmarked on or before July 15, 2024.
After July 15, 2024, no check payments will be accepted.
After July 15, 2024, all registrations must be paid online by credit/debit card.
If your check arrives with a postmarked date more than 10 business days after your registration was
submitted, your online ticket order/registration(s) may be canceled. In such a case, you can resubmit
your online ticket order/registration(s), but your original ticket price and quantity may not be available.
If this happens, please reach out to us at [email protected] with the subject line
“Check Payment Refund”. The message must come from the email address that the registrant used to
submit their online form.
If your check arrives with a postmarked date later than July 15, 2024 your online ticket
order/registration(s) may be canceled, and you will be contacted by BMMA staff about next steps.
How to pay by check:
• Select “Check” payment on your registration form
• Select “Invoice” where prompted. Enter your billing information.
• An invoice will be created. Print this invoice and mail your invoice WITH your check payment. If
you are unable to include a copy of the invoice please list the invoice number in the memo
section of the check.
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• Check payments must be mailed (postmarked) within 10 business days of submitting your
registration form. If your check payment is received with a postmarked date after the 10 day
period, your registration(s) may be cancelled.
• Your registration is not confirmed until the check is received, and funds transferred.
• BMMA staff will confirm the payment and your ticket(s) will be available to claim and/or
distribute on the “My tickets” tab of your online profile.
Please make checks payable to Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. and mail to:
Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc.
P.O. Box 571894
Atlanta, GA 30357
How do I obtain a W9?
If your organization requires a W-9 for check payment, please contact
I did not receive a receipt to my email address, what do I do?
If you did not receive a receipt, check your spam folder. After your registration is completed, you can
view any payments made on your invoice within your InEvent account. If you need additional support,
please contact c[email protected] with the subject line RECEIPT REQUEST. Please
include your full name, email address, ID number, and amount paid in the body of the email.
Will there be scholarships or discounted tickets available for BMHC24?
BMMA will offer a limited amount of scholarships. Please stay connected to BMMA via social media and
sign up for our newsletter to be alerted when this process opens.
A limited amount of Early Bird priced tickets are available for the 2-day, In-person Conference. Purchase
is limited to 5 tickets per account. Early Bird priced tickets are subject to sell out at any time.
A limited amount of discounted, in-person student tickets are currently available for those who qualify
on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and can be accessed while available on the BMHC24 registration
form. Students should select “student” as their occupation and upload supporting documentation of
their status. Student priced tickets are subject to sell out at any time. Student pricing is only available
to individual student registrants- not organizations, corporations, or groups. All documentation will be
reviewed by BMMA; inauthentic or inadequate documentation will result in your registration being
revoked.
Acceptable forms of documentation to qualify for student pricing include:
• Photo of a valid/current student ID
• current transcript showing full-time enrollment
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• Letter of enrollment on official school letterhead
Do you accept donations to provide funds to those unable to pay the BMHC24 registration fee?
Yes, if you or your organization would like to donate funds to BMHC24 for the purpose of scholarships,
you may do by August 1, 2024 at: BMHC Scholarship Donations
If you would like to sponsor your own group of attendees, please do so by purchasing the amount of
tickets that you need for your group, please see the instructions for “Group Registration” on our FAQs.
May I transfer my registration to another individual?
• Training Institute Tickets
o Tickets to the Training Institute are non-transferable. However, 100% refunds are
available for the Training Institute if the registration is canceled by 11:59 PM EST on
August 31, 2024. After August 31, 2024, BMMA will not issue refunds for the Training
Institute under any circumstance. To cancel and request a refund for the Training
Institute, email [email protected] with the subject line: “Training
Institute Refund”. Communication must come from the email address associated with
your account on InEvent. In the email body, please include your full legal name and
registration ID number.
• Conference Tickets
o 2 Day In-Person and Virtual Conference registrations are transferable until August 31,
2024 at 11:59 PM EST.
o Please note that transferring your registration to another individual will give them
complete ownership of your entire registration including any add-ons (ex: Awards
Dinner ticket) and completely void your entire registration. If you transfer your 2-day In
Person Conference registration to someone else, you will not be allowed within the In
Person Conference spaces at all. It is not possible to split your daily attendance with
another individual. Attendees can request a Conference registration transfer until 11:59
PM EST on August 31, 2024 by contacting [email protected] with the
subject line: “TRANSFER REQUEST”. Communication must come from the email address
associated with your account on InEvent. In the email, please include your preferred
name and legal name, registration ID number, and the full preferred and legal name and
email address of the individual taking your place. After August 31
st
, no transfers will be
granted for general registrants. Onsite tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
• Student priced Conference tickets are non-transferable. However, 100% refunds are
available for student priced tickets if the registration is canceled by 11:59 PM EST on
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August 31, 2024. After August 31, 2024, BMMA will not issue refunds for student priced
tickets under any circumstance. To cancel and request a refund for Student priced
tickets, contact conference@blackmamasmatter.org with the subject line: “Student
Refund”. Communication must come from the email address associated with your
account on InEvent. In the email body, please include your full legal name and
registration ID number.
o Presenters who have already registered that can no longer present their session, may
only transfer their registration to a replacement presenter; this will void the entire
registration for the original presenter including any add-ons (ex: Awards Dinner). If the
original presenter can no longer present but still wants to keep their conference
registration and add-on ticket(s), the original presenter must purchase additional
conference and add-on tickets online or on-site (if available). Presenters must follow all
policies and protocols as outlined in the Presenter Agreement. Presenters who can no
longer present at the Conference, should contact Abstracts@BlackMamasMatter.org
IMMEDIATELY with the subject line “PRESENTER CANCELLATION”. Presenters who CAN
present their session(s) but can no longer attend the Conference may not transfer their
Conference ticket to anyone.
• Awards Dinner
o If you purchased an Awards Dinner ticket you may request a ticket transfer until 11:59
PM EST on August 31, 2024 by contacting [email protected] with the
subject line: “TRANSFER REQUEST”. Communication must come from the email address
indicated in InEvent. In the email body, please include your full legal name, registration
ID number, and the full legal name and email address of the individual taking your place.
• Childcare
o Childcare is non-transferable. However, 100% refunds are available for childcare if your
cancellation and refund request is made by 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2024. After
August 31, 2024, BMMA will not issue a refund for childcare cancelations. To cancel and
request a refund for childcare, contact conference@blackmamasmatter.org with the
subject line: “Childcare Cancellation”. Communication must come from the email
address associated with your account on InEvent. In the email body, please include your
full legal name and registration ID number.
Note: BMMA will not issue refunds for transfers of registration. If you do not utilize your in-person
registration and attend virtually, you forfeit any price difference. In addition, BMMA will not be party to
or facilitate any sales or transfer of funds or reimbursement for transfer of Conference registration.
BMMA will only be responsible for the electronic transferal of the registration on the BMHC24
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registration platform and providing confirmation of the transfer at the request of the original owner of
the registration. BMMA will NOT process registration transfers while onsite at the Conference except for
Presenters.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
ALL SALES ARE FINAL for BMHC24 2 Day Conference early bird, virtual, regular rate, alliance rate, one
day (on-site) registrations, and Awards Dinner tickets. No refunds will be issued for cancellations;
however, all in-person and virtual registrants will retain access to the virtual conference platform (which
includes access to keynote, guest speaker, plenary recordings, 6 sessions, and the Awards Dinner) for 3
months following the Conference. If you decide to switch your attendance type from in-person to
virtual, you will not be refunded the difference in ticket pricing.
100% refunds are available for Training Institute tickets if the registration is canceled by 11:59 PM EST
on August 31, 2024. BMMA will not issue refunds for the Training Institute under any circumstance after
August 31st. To cancel and request a refund for the Training Institute, contact
[email protected] with the subject line: “Training Institute Refund”. Communication
must come from the email address associated with your account on InEvent. In the email body, please
include your full legal name and registration ID number.
100% refunds are available for Student priced tickets if the registration is canceled by 11:59 PM EST on
August 31, 2024. BMMA will not issue refunds for Student tickets under any circumstance after August
31st. To cancel and request a refund for Student tickets, contact [email protected]
with the subject line: “Student Refund”. Communication must come from the email address associated
with your account on InEvent. In the email body, please include your full legal name and registration ID
number.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Who should I contact if I have additional questions not addressed by the BMHC24 FAQs?
For questions about the Conference please contact conference@blackmamasmatter.org. Please allow
up to two business days for a response.
