Following the screening of the film, will be an engaging conversation with the filmmaker, Adeiyewunmi (Ade) Osinubi, M.D. An emergency medicine resident physician at the University of Pennsylvania, Osinubi’s work focuses on sharing the stories of minoritized populations that often go untold.
This virtual event is free, registration is required to participate. A Zoom link will be made available the week of the event.
More About 'Black Motherhood Through The Lens'
“Black Motherhood Through the Lens” is about four Black women's experiences navigating the reproductive and maternal healthcare system from conception to postpartum. The women in this series have experienced miscarriage, lack of access to infertility care, fears about childbirth, and postpartum depression. It features the stories of Shaylene, Shannon, Ijeoma, and Jai-Me, who despite these challenges, boldlypursued their dreams of Black motherhood.
More About The Filmmaker
Adeiyewunmi (Ade) Osinubi, D.O., is a documentary filmmaker, photographer, and an Emergency Medicine Resident Physician at the University of Pennsylvania. Her work focuses on sharing the stories of minoritized populations that often go untold. At the age of 16, Osinubi traveled to Mekelle, Ethiopia to co-produce her first documentary on onobstetric fistula. Since then, she has produced films educating the public about various health topics in an accessible way. While in medical school, she independently produced "Black Motherhood Through the Lens," which was recognized in Forbes and PBS, amongst other places. In addition to the film, Osinubi has published articles in the Washington Post, HuffPost, Essence, Teen Vogue, and Glamour Magazine on topics related to health equity. Due to her efforts, she was the recipient of the 2024 Boston Celtics Heroes Among Us award, the 2022 National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) 40 Under 40 Leader in Health award, and the 2023 Black Health Connect 40 Under 40 award. She is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. In the future, Ade hopes to continue to pursue a career in health journalism, using her passion for photography and film to elevate the voices of communities of color.
Sponsored By
This event is sponsored by the Henry Ford + MSU Inclusive Excellence Committee and Michigan State University College of Nursing.