April 16th 2024.
Tatyana Ali, the talented actress and singer, has recently added two more titles to her impressive resume: seamstress and entrepreneur. In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, the star of "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" has announced the launch of her new baby quilt line, "Baby Yams." This limited edition collection is a labor of love for Ali, who shared the exciting news on her Instagram page.
"Happy Black Maternal Health Week!" Ali wrote in her caption. "I have a couple announcements to make this week that I'm so excited about! I love to express my creativity in many ways, but did you know I can also sew? This week, I'm launching Baby Yams, a limited series of baby quilts that I can't wait for you to see! Join the #BabyYamsFam to be the first to hear about the launch on baby-yams.com!"
In a follow-up post, Ali revealed the inspiration behind her quilt line. After becoming a mother to two children, she discovered her passion for sewing while pregnant and even decorated her nursery with handmade items. "While expecting my youngest son, I made him a quilt with Ankara Fabric and received so many compliments on it that I thought others would like it as well," she shared. "I found answers, I found power, and I want to share this feeling with other parents."
As a way to give back to the community that supported her during her pregnancies, Ali has decided to donate all proceeds from the quilt line to midwives within the Reproductive Justice Community. She hopes to support these birth workers who are uniquely positioned to provide the necessary care for Black families.
Photos shared by Ali on her Instagram page show her hard at work in her home, creating the quilts that her own children adore. She also shared pictures with the Black woman-owned manufacturing team that helped bring her Ankara designs from Ghana to life on the quilts.
This project aligns with Ali's recent work as the host of Make Springhill's chat on Black Maternal Health. She sat down with fellow actresses Kyla Pratt and Melanie Fiona to discuss the challenges Black mothers face in healthcare and the changes that need to be made.
Tatyana Ali and Patrice Yursik, the founder of "My Black is Beautiful," have joined forces to imagine a brighter future for Black mothers and their children. With the launch of "Baby Yams," Ali is using her talents and platform to make a positive impact in the world.
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