The basic equality and human rights of every woman in America are threatened by the Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe v. Wade. The right to control and make decisions about our own bodies is fundamental to our freedom and our rights as equal citizens in our democracy. It is the very essence of freedom.
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Black Women for Wellness, in collaboration with fellow women-led organizations, wrote a letter to the CEO of Vanguard, Mortimer “Tim” Buckley, calling on him to Vote YES on Johnson & Johnson's shareholder proposals 7 and 10. If passed, these proposals would direct J&J to conduct a racial justice audit and to cease sales of talc-based baby powder worldwide. Read the press release »
Fact sheet tracking Black births and mortality in California and the United States in comparison to other demographics. Download »
Resources to help women of color navigate through COVID-19 by providing credible information, resources for testing, discussions and timely updates on the vaccine, to remove vaccination hesitancy. Learn more »
Black Women For Wellness is committed to healing, supporting and educating black women and girls through health education, empowerment and advocacy.
Black Women For Wellness is committed to healing, supporting and educating black women and girls through health education, empowerment and advocacy.
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Black Women for Wellness' community forum, which brings hot topics and major health and wellness issues to the forefront of public conversation.
Black Women for Wellness' community forum, which brings hot topics and major health and wellness issues to the forefront of public conversation.
Our research investigates health issues that indicate estheticians and stylists are at higher risks of developing, such as cancer, immune disorders, uterine fibroids and miscarriages.
Our research investigates health issues that indicate estheticians and stylists are at higher risks of developing, such as cancer, immune disorders, uterine fibroids and miscarriages.
A comprehensive sex education program that provides prevention and intervention resources for youth and young adults (ages 12 – 30) particularly those who are African American, female, in foster care systems and/or at high risk for sexually transmitted infections.
A comprehensive sex education program that provides prevention and intervention resources for youth and young adults (ages 12 – 30) particularly those who are African American, female, in foster care systems and/or at high risk for sexually transmitted infections.
Increase accessible, appropriate and affordable health services that positively impact the health outcomes for Black babies, girls, and women.
Increase accessible, appropriate and affordable health services that positively impact the health outcomes for Black babies, girls, and women.
Black Women for Wellness is a 22 year old organization - Grown and sexy! We're keeping an ear to the ground via our many programs such as [email protected] (our community meeting held once a month sharing hot topics and local news), Kitchen Divas (Our weekly classes on healthy cooking and living), focus groups, listening sessions, and also being a community resource and catalyst. Here is Janette Robinson Flint sharing her insights as the Executive Director and founder of Black Women for Wellness.
Though Black women raise the bar with our work, less than .06 % of giving goes to women - not just Black women, women's organizations - YOU can help change that by giving to Black Women for Wellness or another women's organization - we fight hard for health and well being, social justice, civil rights and when we win - we all win - so your dollars count here in a meaningful way.
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Cooking classes that provide professionally guided education and peer support to increase health and well being through modification of nutrition knowledge, cooking practices, eating habits, and preventive health practices.
Cooking classes that provide professionally guided education and peer support to increase health and well being through modification of nutrition knowledge, cooking practices, eating habits, and preventive health practices.
Civic Engagement and Voter Education increases the electoral and political power of Black women through voter education, registration and outreach during and between elections.
Civic Engagement and Voter Education increases the electoral and political power of Black women through voter education, registration and outreach during and between elections.
We utilize civic engagement, community education, policy and media outreach to address the health inequities of African American women and their children.
We utilize civic engagement, community education, policy and media outreach to address the health inequities of African American women and their children.
A comprehensive sex education program that provides prevention and intervention resources for youth and young adults (ages 12 – 30) particularly those who are African American and/or Black, female, in foster care systems and/or at high risk for sexually transmitted infections.
A comprehensive sex education program that provides prevention and intervention resources for youth and young adults (ages 12 – 30) particularly those who are African American and/or Black, female, in foster care systems and/or at high risk for sexually transmitted infections.
A partnership with the Black Women’s Health Imperative through a cooperative agreement with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, this program targets those who are at high risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes.
A partnership with the Black Women’s Health Imperative through a cooperative agreement with the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, this program targets those who are at high risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes.