Dallas Lamar Project Launched to Support Grieving Families
The Brooklyn-based organization offers a space for parents to process the loss of an infant or pregnancy.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Babies
The Dallas Lamar Project has launched to provide culturally responsive community support for families in New York City navigating the loss of a child. The initiative offers monthly meetings where parents can share experiences and receive connections to specialized care providers.
Why it matters
The founder established the project to address the stigma surrounding child loss within West Indian communities, where resources often lack cultural context. By connecting parents with providers like midwives and therapists, the group aims to fill a critical gap in bereavement support.
Nationally, stillbirth affects approximately 1 in 175 births, with CDC data from 2021 highlighting that rates for Black women were twice as high as for white women. These figures reflect the broad scope of infant and pregnancy loss in the U.S. that the project seeks to address.
The players
The Dallas Lamar Project
A Brooklyn-based non-profit organization that connects grieving parents with community support and professional care providers.
The details
The organization functions as a community resource center rather than a direct provider of medical or psychiatric therapy. It operates by facilitating a safe space for parents to process grief while helping them navigate a network of psychiatric providers, doulas, and midwives. The initiative is specifically designed to provide a culturally attuned environment for Caribbean families.
Timeline
The organization held its inaugural support meeting in October 2026.
A candle lighting for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day took place at 7 p.m. on October 15, 2026.
Health Landscape
The Dallas Lamar Project operates against the backdrop of significant national disparities, specifically the 2021 CDC data on stillbirth rates for Black women. This initiative marks a targeted effort to improve bereavement support by addressing cultural gaps in existing care systems.
If you are managing the emotional impact of child loss, these monthly meetings may provide a supportive environment to find community and care referrals. Consider discussing the need for specialized grief support with your primary care provider or a mental health professional.
The takeaway
The Dallas Lamar Project emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive support when processing the grief of infant or pregnancy loss. If you are struggling with a similar experience, reach out to local community organizations to inquire about available peer support groups.
Further reading
Find more resources for families navigating early childhood health in our Babies section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Caribbean Life.
