Black Women for Wellness 3rd Annual Bra Party
Black Women for Wellness Addresses Breast Health Disparities and Domestic Violence at 3rd Annual Bra Party
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 20, 2025) – More than 200 women came together on Sunday, October 19, 2025, for Black Women for Wellness’ (BWW) 3rd Annual Bra Party, titled “Boobs & Bling: Strike a Pose,” at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, CA.
This year’s gathering centered on resilience against breast cancer, domestic violence, and toxic exposures. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of bra decorating with rhinestones, feathers, and fabric paint; powerful conversations about health and healing; and live entertainment over lunch.
“One in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, but for Black women, the outcomes are far more dire,” said Arnedra Jordan, BWW’s Director of Programs and Bra Party event organizer. “We face higher mortality rates, often due to inadequate health insurance, delayed diagnoses, and other systemic barriers. Black women are over 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer compared to their peers. These numbers demand urgent attention. We need policy changes, community support, and better access to healthcare. At Black Women for Wellness, we’re committed to making sure our community has the tools, education, and support to change these outcomes, and our annual Bra Party is just one way we do just that.”
Jordan also underscored the connection between breast health and domestic violence, explaining why both issues were centered in this year’s event.
“We are seeing an increase of Black women trying to take care of their breast health while also surviving domestic violence,” she shared. “In just one month, we received requests from three African-American women seeking resources. They were all experiencing domestic violence, all had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and all were homeless because they needed to leave their situations. That inspired us to keep this conversation going 365 days a year, not just in October. We want people to know that Black Women for Wellness is a resource for breast health and healing.”
Chelsea Carter, a breast cancer survivor, BWW communications team member, and panel lead, reflected on what the event meant to her:
“Being part of the Bra Party feels like a full-circle moment. As a young survivor (diagnosed at age 21), I remember how isolating the early stages of my diagnosis felt… like no one around me could fully understand what I was navigating. Events like this are a reminder that healing can also look like joy, connection, and celebration. It’s empowering to be surrounded by women who’ve fought similar battles and still choose to show up unapologetically.”
Janette Robinson Flint, executive director and co-founder of Black Women for Wellness, reminded guests of the deep roots of BWW’s Keep in Touch Program, the organization’s long-standing breast health initiative.
“Keep in Touch is our program around breast health. The reason why it’s called Keep in Touch is because we wanted women to do self-breast exams and be in touch with their bodies,”
said Robinson Flint. “That program started because one of the founding members of Black Women for Wellness found a lump in her breast. We also thought that health education, no matter what form, should be fun. We asked ourselves, ‘How do we make it fun and relevant across different ages?’ At one point, our young people weren’t concerned about self-breast exams—but they often had their bra straps showing—so we decided to do something on bras to teach women how to fit them correctly. That’s how the Bra Party began.”
The Bra Party is part of BWW’s Keep In Touch Program, which for more than two decades has inspired Black women to embrace and prioritize breast health. Through education, early detection, open dialogue, and empowerment, the program creates a legacy of awareness and community support for generations of Black women.
About Black Women for Wellness
Black Women for Wellness is a community-based organization committed to the health and well-being of Black women and girls. For nearly three decades, BWW has combined education, direct services, and advocacy to address health disparities, promote reproductive justice, and create safe, supportive spaces for Black women to thrive.
Myeisha Essex
Communications Director, Black Women for Wellness