From Monument to Movement

Wednesday, August 5th 2026 12 pm – 1 pm EST

History shapes health in ways that are not always visible.

Join ADEPT on August 5 for a powerful conversation with artist, activist, and movement builder Michelle Browder.

📌 From Monument to Movement: How Art Can Advance Birth Justice and Maternal Health
with Michelle Browder
🗓️ August 5, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM ET

The “Mothers of Gyneclogy” counter-monument on 17 Mildred Street in Montgomery, Alabama, which commemorates the enslaved girls used in experiments by Dr. James Marion Sims in the 1800s. (Courtesy of Michelle Browder)

The Mothers of Gynecology monument honors Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey, three enslaved women whose contributions to modern gynecology were long overlooked. In this webinar, Michelle Browder will share the story behind the monument and explore how art can reclaim history, inspire healing, and advance social change.

Participants will examine the connections between historical injustice, birth justice, and maternal health equity while learning how storytelling and public art can help build healthier, more just communities.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
• Understand the historical legacy of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey and its relevance today.
• Recognize how art can be used to promote healing, education, and social change.
• Explore the connection between historical injustice, birth justice, and maternal health equity.

About Michelle L. Browder

Michelle Browder is an artist and activist based in Montgomery, Alabama.

Disclaimer: The Material in This Webinar is the Property of Michelle L. Browder. All Intellectual Property Rights Retained. This Material is Educational & Informational Only. No Legal Advice is Provided.