Today is Election Day, LA! Being informed is one of the most powerful ways we can show up for our communities. Get to the polls and make your voice heard today! #BWWLA #ElectionDay #CivicEngagement

Today on #WorldContraceptionDay we’re celebrating Opill—the first OTC birth control pill in the US! 💊 But inequities still block access for many. We won’t stop until all pills are available OTC. It’s time to #FreeThePill.

This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳 Learn more about #FreeThePill coalition members @bwwla.bsky.social & Black Women’s Health Imperative's work to ensure it's equitably accessible in their communities:

New report alert! Black Women for Wellness co-authored “Examining the Role of Self-Reported Product Selection Strategies in Shifting Chemical Exposures Among Black Women and Latinas: Lessons from the Taking Stock Study.” 💜✊🏾 Read more 👇🏽

Deep sigh. So much going on in the world right now. How are y’all doing?

Every patient in America has the right to lifesaving health care. And yet, Trump's HHS and CMS have now rescinded the Biden administration’s guidance from 2022, which reaffirmed protections for abortion care during medical emergencies. www.cms.gov/newsroom/pre...

This isn’t a moment — it’s a movement. Join the State of the People POWER Tour in Los Angeles June 6&7. We’re coming for joy, justice, and collective power. 🔥✊🏾 Register today: stateoftheppl.com/los-angeles/ #StateOfThePeople #PowerTour2025

How can you minimize your exposure?

Black entrepreneurs who sell products through Target explain how boycotts against the retailer’s DEI rollback are affecting their sales.

Breast cancer is a year-round crisis for Black women driven by healthcare bias, toxic exposures, and systemic failures. Dive into our new blog post by Arnedra Jordan and join the fight for true health equity: bwwla.org/breast-cance... #HealthEquity #BWWLA #BreastCancer

Our Executive Director, Janette Robinson Flint, co-authored a new study that found more than half of Black and Latina women in a South Los Angeles study reported using personal care products containing formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

Let’s talk about “Sinners”! What part of the film still has you in awe?

Have you seen our Fierce Auntie billboards and bus shelters across LA?

“Black Women for Wellness LA is hosting several community-based events during Black Maternal Health Week, a national observance held each year April 11-17. The annual event is dedicated to raising awareness about the alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes affecting Black women in the US.”

At Black Women for Wellness, we go all out for our Black mamas — all day, every day. But for the next seven days, from April 11–17, we join forces with communities across the nation to uplift Black mothers and birthing people, demand equitable maternal care, and celebrate our joy and resilience.

Our new Black Joy Guide is LIVE, just in time for Black Maternal Health Week! bwwla.org/blackjoyguid...

Sis, it’s not too late!

Nine Planned Parenthood affiliates received notices Monday about the Trump administration’s plans to withhold Title X funding starting April 1st, making it potentially harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and reproductive health care.

The FDA has approved the first-ever testing kit for sexually transmitted infections that can be taken at home without a prescription. The kit is intended for use in female patients with or without symptoms. Is this a game changer?

“From non-toxic synthetic options to brands offering organic, biodegradable fibers, a new wave of Black-owned businesses is creating solutions that prioritize beauty and health.”

Black women bear a disproportionate burden when it comes to chemical exposure through cosmetics and other personal care products, a burden that has been linked to a higher risk of breast cancer, among other things. Listen to Arnedra Jordan, our Beauty Justice project manager, share details on KPFA.

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Happy National Day of Rest for Black Women. We’re napping, meditating, and putting our phones on DND 😌

A people’s victory.

Our hair too 😩 Read the full report on dangerous chemicals found in braiding hair and check out BWW’s website for more on our Beauty Justice work.

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On Feb. 28, a 24-hour Economic Blackout will expose corporate rollbacks on DEI initiatives 📉. When big companies cut diversity programs, it deepens economic injustice and sidelines local businesses. At BWW, we fight for economic justice and community empowerment. #economicblackout

@msnbc.com, you made a mistake. Cancelling #TheReidOut is silencing a necessary voice in media. @joyannreid.bsky.social spoke truth to power, and we #WeNeedJoy. #WinWithBlackWomen

Join us this Sunday at the Museum of African American Art! 💖 Glamour & Grace (11–12:30): a maternity photoshoot celebrating Black mamas Fierce Aunties Kickoff Brunch and Photoshoot (11–3:30): honor our powerful aunties & reproductive justice Wear what makes you feel beautiful. RSVP in bio. #BWWLA

People directly harmed by Georgia’s six-week abortion ban are sharing their stories, including the sister of Candi Miller — a Georgia woman whose tragic and preventable death was connected to the state’s abortion ban.

The Department of Education has sent a letter to universities warning them of funding cuts if they persist in DEI programs, which the Trump administration considers illegal. This refers to hiring practices, financial aid, scholarships, and graduation ceremonies. Thoughts?

This #Valentine’sDay, we’re spreading love to all the young people who’ve accessed abortion care, are having an abortion, or are considering that decision. You are valid and supported, regardless of your decision. #RHEPingOurRights

Calling all changemakers! 💖 Proposals for our Beauty Justice Conference are now open. Share your ideas on beauty, health, and environmental justice for Black women and girls. Submit your proposal via the link in our bio. Let’s create change together! 💗✨ #BeautyJustice #BlackWomen #BlackSky

#DidYouKnow that foster youth in CA have the right to consent or refuse abortion care at any age, without needing consent from a caregiver, guardian, parent, or anyone else? Follow @rhep_ca to learn more info about young people’s rights when it comes to abortion care! #RHEPingOurRights

A guiding light in dark times. 💡📖 Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry is full of inspiration and real-life lessons we all need. 📖 This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the brilliance of Black women authors who have shaped literature and culture.

The American Farm Bureau Federation wasn’t pleased with Trump’s initial tariff decisions on Canada, Mexico, and China. While tariffs on Mexico are currently on hold, U.S. farmers may still face challenges ahead.

Abortion is a safe, common, and effective medical procedure, and no one should feel shame about making that decision for their lives. Let’s break the stigma and debunk alllll the misinformation online about abortion care by joining our partners at @rhep_ca to #RHEPOurRights all day everyday!

The justices likely will take several months to decide this case. In the meantime, South Carolina’s abortion ban around six weeks likely will remain in place after a lower court upheld it.

Step into our community! At Black Women for Wellness LA, we stand for education, empowerment, and advocacy. Here, you'll find inspiring stories, community updates, and behind-the-scenes insights on how we uplift Black women and girls every day. 💜👑

Sonya Massey's family reaches a $10 million settlement with Sangamon County. This comes more than six months after she was shot and killed in her Illinois home by a police officer responding to her call about a possible intruder. #SayHerName

Black Women for Wellness is committed to advancing the health and well-being of Black women & girls through education, empowerment and advocacy. We are here to keep you informed.