Yesterday was the start of Black Breastfeeding Week – the last week of August, which was declared National Breastfeeding Month by the United States Breastfeeding Committee in 2011. This distinction, to me, is one that is quite poignant because it highlights and places a needed emphasis on a population that deserves more: more support, more outreach, and more resources for all women, babies, and families of color. This is not a political statement. This is all based