August 9, 2023
Sona Smith is a Birth Justice Program Officer with the Ms. Foundation for Women. She is one of eight Chicagoans who are part of the Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE OBAMA FOUNDATION.
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Birth Justice Program Officer recognized by Obama Foundation
Sona Smith is a birth justice program officer for the Ms. Foundation for Women. Smith came to birth justice after having her own journey preparing for the birth of her first child in a hospital setting. She didn’t want any other woman to experience what she experienced and became a doula to prepare people in her life through pregnancy and the birthing process. “I couldn’t find any images of Black women giving birth at home, I couldn’t find a Black midwife, all the things that were really important to me,” said Smith.