Natashia Conner &
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About the Hub
Dr. Natashia L Conner, Ph.D., IBCLC, Founder & Executive Steward- The Conner Equity Hub Foundation.
I founded The Conner Equity Hub Foundation to turn lived experience, rigorous scholarship, and community partnership into a lasting engine for change. Conner sits at the center because names carry lineage and responsibility—this work is a promise to my family, to Black mothers and babies, and to every community that deserves to thrive.
From clinical lactation support to research and training, from storytelling to systems change, the Hub unites my life’s work under one purpose: preserving legacy, advancing equity, and empowering generations. Here, advocacy and enterprise, art and evidence, healing and leadership all move in the same direction—toward a future where our families are well, our stories are honored, and our systems are just.
Who We Are
The Conner Equity Hub Foundation is an ecosystem that convenes:
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The BLACK Collaborative Inc. (nonprofit maternal–infant equity and community programs)
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RHEcorp (mission‑driven training, consulting, and workforce development)
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Center of Eden (a vision for restorative, culturally grounded maternal–infant care)
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Rootwork Project (youth arts & advocacy)
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Conner Literary Works (memoirs, scholarship, and publications that shift culture)
Our Pillars
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Integrity — We lead transparently, honor WHO‑Code–aligned practices, and steward resources with care.
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Equity — We confront bias and dismantle barriers in lactation, maternal–infant health, and community wellbeing.
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Legacy — We protect our intellectual property, center family and community lineage, and build structures that endure.
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Knowledge — We translate research into training, policy insight, and practical tools for providers and families.
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Healing — We hold space for whole‑person care—clinical competence, cultural humility, and community restoration.
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Literary Legacy
From lived experience to scholarship — Conner’s works inform, inspire, and preserve the stories of health equity.
Across memoirs, scholarship, and practical guides, Dr. Natashia L. Conner chronicles a path from survival to systems change. Her writing centers Black maternal–infant health, breastfeeding equity, and community healing—translating evidence into hope, strategy, and action.
If Black Titties Could Talk — Memoir
Memoirs of the Black Women Stolen from Africa, Reshaped by America, Reclaimed through Justice.
Healed & Haunted — Memoir
Black Mothers’ Birthing Center Experiences — Scholarly
Reclaiming the Source: Black Breastfeeding, Equity, and Collective Healing
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The Weight I Never Meant to Carry
Legacy Circle
A Legacy Circle is a recognition society for individuals, families, or organizations who make planned gifts (bequests, beneficiary designations, endowment pledges) to sustain the Foundation’s mission. It acknowledges not just financial giving but the spiritual and cultural act of planting seeds for generations.
Purpose:
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Secure long-term sustainability for Black maternal–infant health equity initiatives.
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Honor donors whose gifts reflect alignment with heritage, community uplift, and intergenerational wealth transfer.
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Provide a visible way to say: “We belong to something that outlives us.”
Structure:
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Membership: Anyone who documents a bequest, beneficiary designation, or endowment gift.
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Recognition: Annual Legacy Circle gathering, name listed in reports, legacy pins/certificates, storytelling of donor motivations.
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Commitments Supported:
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Maternal-infant health advocacy
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Equity-driven research and training
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Arts & cultural storytelling (Rootwork Project)
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Center of Eden maternal-infant hub development
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Compliance/assurances
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The BLACK Collaborative Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax‑deductible as allowed by law.
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The Conner Equity Hub Foundation (Trust/Foundation) manages legacy and endowment gifts; some gifts may receive different tax treatment. Please consult your advisor for more information.
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We never sell or share your personal information.
Get Involved / Support the Mission
Your support sustains culturally grounded care, evidence‑based training, and community programs that close gaps in maternal–infant health. Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or include the Foundation in your legacy plans, you help families thrive for generations.
News & Updates
Stories of impact, research milestones, and upcoming events from across the Conner Equity Hub Foundation ecosystem.
We are proud to celebrate our visionary founder, Dr. Natashia L. Conner, PhD, MPhil, IBCLC, who has been named a 2025 Cradle Cincinnati Champion for Change – Champion for Equity! Dr. Conner has dedicated her life to transforming systems for Black birthing people and families in Hamilton County. As a public health scholar, survivor, and community advocate, her work through The BLACK Collaborative Inc. and the Center of Eden has helped reshape what equity in maternal and infant health looks like—grounded in healing, justice, and cultural humility.