Breastfeeding Sisters That Are Receiving Support (BSTARS)

Organization Description

BSTARS is a self-funded, non-profit, based out of Memphis, TN an 12 year old organization that gained non profit status back in 2017. Our mission is to support and offer space for African-Descent (or Black) families to build community and trust surrounding reproductive justice topics, especially- lactation support. BSTARS offers a monthly meeting with a health observance theme and the membership is free. Dinner is provided for families. We published in 2021. See the link below. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7891194/pdf/bfm.2020.0313.pdf

Health & Safety

Students may be exposed to psychological and emotional risks based on the nature of conversations.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
Address 
Breastfeeding Sisters That Are Receiving Support (BSTARS) c/o Tiana Pyles, MHA
PO Box 141053
Memphis, TN 38114
United States
General Phone 
(901) 600-7085
Student Contact 
Name
Shukura Umi
Job Title
MPH online coordinator and Full time lectuer
Phone
(916) 205-9284
Email
shukura.umi@sjsu.edu
Program(s) 
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Families, Females, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

9a-5p Central Standard time

Maximum students 
4