Black women have been conditioned to carry it all, quietly, consistently, and without complaint.
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s a strategy for survival and healing.
Whether it’s therapy, community, friendship, or simply being honest about what you need, you were never meant to do this by yourself.
Sis, notice where you’re carrying too much. Schedule care that supports you.💜
#BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
This is what it looks like when we celebrate, not shame. 💗
We love seeing the growing trend of “period parties”, spaces where young girls are welcomed into this new chapter with love, education, and community. Using our film Me Period, girls are learning what’s happening to their bodies, asking real questions, and having open dialogue with their village. They’re receiving menstrual products, essentials, and most importantly, reassurance that they are normal, confident, and supported.
Shout out to @chershaw and @shonatylershaw for showing us how it’s done, surrounding their girls with care, education, and love during a moment that can feel uncertain.
💗 You can do this at home, too.
Host your own period party. Gather your village. Start the conversation.
Screen the Me Period film for the girls in your life! (link in our bio)
This is how we break cycles of silence and build confidence early.
This is what a village is for. 💜
#MePeriod #PeriodParty #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
We’re honoring the life and legacy of Gladys Mae West 💜
A brilliant mathematician whose work helped lay the foundation for modern GPS, Gladys Mae West changed the world in ways most of us rely on every single day, often without knowing her name. Her mathematical models made it possible for GPS technology to accurately map the Earth, shaping navigation, transportation, healthcare, emergency response, and so much more.
Her passing is a reminder of how often Black women’s genius has powered global innovation while remaining unseen. Today, we name her. We honor her. And we give her flowers for a legacy that will continue guiding the world forward.
May her life inspire future generations of Black women and girls to see themselves as scientists, innovators, and builders of what’s next.
#GladysMaeWest #FYP #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
As we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. we’re lifting up a Shero who refuses to let his work or his sacrifice be reduced to a moment in time.
Bernice King carries the legacy forward with courage and clarity. As a global thought leader, minister, and CEO of The King Center, she continues to speak truth to power, challenge injustice, and remind us that Dr. King’s legacy is not something to be remembered once a year, it is something to be lived every day.
In her own words, she recently offered a powerful reminder for this moment:
“Hateful, power-driven, perverted ideology won’t overcome us. We will overcome it with strategic, courageous, love-infused coalition building, communication, organized action, and community care.”
This is what living the legacy looks like.
Not silence but courage.
Not nostalgia but action.
Not individualism but community care.
May we honor Dr. King by doing the work, together. 💜
@berniceaking #MLK #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Behind every great movement are women whose labor, brilliance, and sacrifice too often go unnamed.
As we honor Martin Luther King Jr. today, we also honor Coretta Scott King a visionary leader who helped propel the message, sustain the movement, and carry the work forward when the world was watching and when it wasn’t.
This is a reminder for Black women everywhere:
Your work matters.
Your voice matters.
And history is shaped because of you , even when credit comes late.
#MLK #MLKDay #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
That quiet discomfort.
That lingering symptom.
That feeling you can’t quite explain.
You don’t have to minimize it.
You don’t have to push through it.
And you don’t need permission to speak up.
Your body is communicating with you.
Trust it. Listen to it. Advocate for it.
Believing yourself is the first step toward care that actually cares. 💜
#Advocateforyourhealth #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Student loan wage garnishment is back, and for many, it’s showing up as stress, anxiety, and financial strain.
In her latest blog, @Shavon.Roman breaks down what this means, why so many people are being affected, and how to navigate student loan debt without carrying shame. Financial stress is a health issue, and you’re not alone in this.
Read the blog. Know your options. Protect your peace.
🔗 Link in bio
#FinancialHealth #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Let’s clear this up:
You don’t need symptoms to need screening.
Pap smears and HPV testing catch changes early, before cancer develops. Preventive care isn’t fear-based, it’s power-based.
You deserve clear information, respectful care, and providers who take your health seriously.
#CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
We want to pause and offer a deep, heartfelt thank you to the Ladies of 50 A.L.L.U.R.E., for their powerful commitment to raising $20,000 for the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI).
✨ They’re already about halfway to their goal! ✨
This journey is rooted in love, sisterhood, and remembrance honoring their beloved line sisters BreAnn Jackson, whose life was forever changed after surviving two pulmonary embolisms in 2018, and Janaya Hampton, who bravely fought colorectal cancer before her passing in 2025.
Your advocacy is personal.
Your generosity is intentional.
And your impact will be lasting.
Join us in supporting their mission:
Follow and learn more at @50allure
Donate here: give.bwhi.org/team/794671 (link in our bio)
This is what it looks like when sisterhood becomes action and love turns into lifesaving impact. Thank you, 50 A.L.L.U.R.E., for honoring your sisters and fighting for the health and futures of Black women everywhere.
#BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Advocacy is in our DNA. And this year, we’re going even harder. BWHI’s Health Policy Agenda the our roadmap, shaped by Black women’s lived experiences and focused on real solutions. Because change doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when we demand it.
Read the full Agenda → bwhi.org/policy-research/ (link in our bio)
#HealthPolicy #PolicyAgenda #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Happy Founders Day to the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Today we celebrate 106 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and finer womanhood. Zeta women continue to lead with purpose, uplifting communities, advancing education, and showing up with grace, strength, and impact.
Here’s to the legacy you honor and the future you’re building every day.
Happy Founders Day!
#ZetaPhiBeta #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
On Dr. King’s birthday, we’re holding close a message that Black women especially deserve to hear and remember.
Martin Luther King Jr. once reminded us that you must always feel that you have worth and significance and to never allow anyone to make you feel like you are nobody.
That message still matters.
In a world that questions our pain, minimizes our brilliance, and overlooks our contributions, this is your reminder: you matter. Your voice matters. Your life has purpose. Your presence has power.
To every Black woman carrying more than her share today, and every day know this:
You are somebody.
You have value.
And no one gets to take that from you
We’re proud to share that our President & CEO, Joy D. Calloway @thejoyd_ , will be a featured speaker at Health Evolve Technologies’ SUMMIT 26, and she’ll be closing the summit on January 23rd at Midlands Technical College.
@Healthevolvetech SUMMIT 26 brings together decision makers from health systems, state agencies, health plans, technology innovators, and patient advocates for a powerful, one-day convening focused on the future of maternal health. Through four interactive tracks, Patient, System Integration, Innovation Showcase, and Policy, the summit centers collaboration, innovation, and solutions that move the needle.
We’re honored to see Black women’s health leadership represented at the highest levels of these conversations. This is what it looks like to be in the room, shaping what’s next and ensuring Black women and birthing people are not left out of the future of care.
Learn more and register for the Summit: healthevolve.co/summit-2026/
#BWHI #HealthEquity #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Happy Founders Day to the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Today we honor 118 years of sisterhood, service, scholarship, and leadership. From campus to community, AKA women continue to uplift communities, advocate for change, and lead with grace and purpose.
Here’s to the legacy you carry and the future you’re building.
Happy Founders Day!
#AlphaKappaAlpha #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Too often, Black women’s symptoms are dismissed. Chest pain is minimized. Fatigue is normalized. Stress is treated like a personality trait instead of a risk factor. We’re taught to power through while our hearts quietly pay the price.
Heart disease doesn’t always look the same for us. It can show up as shortness of breath, nausea, jaw or back pain, extreme tiredness, anxiety, or sleep issues. And because the conversation hasn’t centered Black women, too many of us don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late.
We have to change the conversation. From blame to truth. From silence to education. From “just push through” to listen to your body. This isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, advocacy, and saving lives. Including ours. 💜 #HeartHealth #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
We’re honoring the life and legacy of Claudette Colvin.
At just 15 years old, Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama nine months before Rosa Parks. She was a child who stood firm in her dignity, courage, and belief that she deserved to be treated as a full human being.
Her bravery helped lay the groundwork for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the broader Civil Rights Movement, even though her name was too often left out of the spotlight.
Claudette Colvin’s passing is a reminder that so much of our progress has been carried by young Black girls whose courage changed history long before the world was ready to honor them.
We remember her.
We honor her.
And we tell her story, fully and truthfully.
May her legacy continue to teach us what it means to stand firm, even when you stand alone.
#BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Doctors don’t always need more questions, sometimes they just need to be quiet and listen.
Patients will tell you what’s wrong if you give them the space to speak. Their bodies. Their experiences. Their words. That’s the diagnosis starting point.
We love this advice @paging.dr.dre received while she was learning and is now passing along. It’s simple, but powerful: listening builds trust, leads to better care, and saves lives.
For Black women especially, being heard can be the difference between dismissal and real treatment. Listening isn’t optional, it’s essential.
#BWHI #BlackWomeneHealth #TheImperative
Happy Founders Day to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Today, we honor a legacy of sisterhood, service, scholarship, and bold advocacy. For 113 years, Delta women have led with purpose, advancing justice, strengthening communities, and showing up with excellence.
We’re especially proud to celebrate that our President & CEO, Joy D. Calloway @thejoyd_ , is a Delta, carrying that same commitment to leadership and service into the work of advancing Black women’s health.
Here’s to the women who continue to blaze trails, speak truth to power, and uplift us all. Happy Founders Day!
#DST #DeltaSigmaTheta #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Diabetes is more than just your blood sugar.
It affects your heart, your eyes, your kidneys, your nerves, your energy, and your overall quality of life. For Black women, managing diabetes also means navigating stress, access to care, food systems, and being taken seriously by providers.
That’s why education, prevention, and whole-body care matter.
Understanding diabetes helps you protect your health today and long term.
To learn more about diabetes management, support, and resources, visit:
👉 bwhi.org/cyl2
Your health is bigger than a number. And you deserve care that sees the full picture. 💜
#HealthisWealth #GenerationalHealth #DiabetesManagement #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
If this were Girlfriends, this would be the part where your girls pull you to the side like:
“Okay Joan, we love you, but did you call the doctor?” 👀
That’s the kind of friendship we’re on.
The kind where we laugh together and remind each other to take care of our health. Because Black women showing up for each other means checking in on more than just group chats and brunch plans.
So consider this your loving nudge from your sistas.
If you’ve already booked it, we’re proud of you.
If not, this is your sign. 💜
Drop a 💪🏾 if you’re scheduling it this week or tag a friend who needs the reminder.
#SisterFriends #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative