🚨 Big relief today
Two federal judges ruled that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) must continue using contingency funds during the federal shutdown, preventing millions from losing food benefits overnight. 
For many women, families and communities already facing disproportionate food insecurity, this isn’t just policy, it’s survival. 💜 Every benefit saved means one less worry about where dinner comes from. #HealthEquity #BWHI #TheImperative
💜 Big shoutout to @peachtreewellnessatl and @JoelCarrick for stepping up for Atlanta residents during this difficult time. With the ongoing government shutdown and the threat of reduced SNAP benefits, far too many families are struggling to access food and essentials, but community heroes like them are making sure no one is left behind.
They’re providing meals, supplies, and compassion when it’s needed most. Let’s show up too! Support, donate, or volunteer if you can. Together, we make the biggest impact.
Check them out, lend a hand, and do your part for our Atlanta neighbors. 💪🏾
‼️ If you know of other organizations working hard to keep our neighbors afloat, tag them below or send us a DM so we can share their resources and spread the love!
#CommunityCare #AtlantaStrong #HealthEquity #FoodSecurity #BWHI #TheImperative
Burnout isn’t just about working too much , it’s about giving so much of yourself that you forget to pour back in. 💜
@raquel_the_capacity_expert is spot on!!
Sis, when you keep pushing without pausing to honor your own needs, your spark starts to dim. Rest. Breathe. Reconnect with what makes you feel alive again. Your peace isn’t a reward — it’s a requirement.
#BlackWomenRest #HealingEnergy #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
Alabama, you're up next!🙌🏾
The Power In The Pause Tour is on the move around the country with the next stop coming to Montgomery, AL on November 16th.
This is your opportunity to bring your questions, share your story, and hear directly from leading experts on mental health, nutrition, fitness, sexual health, and treatment options. Together we will learn, connect, and reclaim this powerful time in our lives.
Join us for food, music, and meaningful conversation. Seating is limited.
RSVP TODAY (Link in bio)
We’re so excited to share that Me Period will be screening this weekend at the @Urbanworldff x @BlackGirlsRock Film Festival! November 1st at 9:30pm!
We’re deeply honored to be part of a festival that celebrates creativity, culture, and the brilliance of Black storytellers. 💜
This film continues to spark important conversations about menstrual equity, stigma, and sisterhood, told through the lens of Black girls and women.
If you’re in New York, pull up and join us for this unforgettable screening experience. 🎥
#MePeriod #UrbanworldFilmFestival #BlackGirlsRock #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative
😂 Perimenopause brain fog is no joke! Our good sis @heyshantaq nailed it!!! Our bodies are so unhinged sometimes. One minute you’re giving solid advice… next minute, you’re telling these kids to “put the fridge in the milk.” 😩
Anyone else out here mixing up words like it’s a full-time job? 🫠
If you’re in New Jersey, come laugh and learn with us at Power in the Pause tomorrow at @loopwell ! Let’s talk about the real, hilarious, and human side of this journey together. 💜
👉🏾 Link in bio to RSVP!
#PowerInThePause #BlackWomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness #Perimenopause #BWHI #TheImperative
Great news for Menopause health!
The FDA just approved non-hormonal, once-a-day pill to treat moderate to severe hot flashes in menopausal women, giving more options to those who can’t (or choose not to) use hormone therapy.
For many, hormone replacement therapy can safely ease symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. But for others, especially women with certain health conditions or a history of cancers, those treatments aren’t always an option.
This new approval offers another path forward for relief and dignity in the menopause journey. Care that fits your body.
Read more, link in our bio.
#MenopauseAwareness #BlackWomensHealth #TheImperative #HealthEquity #PowerInThePause #BWHI
Sometimes we carry so much. Overthinking every move, replaying conversations, trying to be everything for everyone.
But sis, pause for a second.
Inhale grace.
Exhale doubt.
You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You just have to be present.
Your peace matters just as much as your productivity.
#BlackWomensHealth #MentalWellness #BWHI #TheImperative #SoftLifeForBlackWomen
The conversation you’ve been waiting for!
The Power In The Pause Tour is traveling around the country with the next stop coming to Montclair, New Jersey on Wednesday, October 29.
This is your opportunity to bring your questions, share your story, and hear directly from leading experts on mental health, nutrition, fitness, sexual health, and treatment options. Together we will learn, connect, and reclaim this powerful time in our lives.
Join us for food, music, and meaningful conversation. Seating is limited.
RSVP TODAY (Link in bio)
This is more than politics. It’s a crisis.
In just 24 days of the federal government shutdown, our communities are already feeling the impact. For Black women and low-income families already navigating inequities in healthcare, nutrition, and economic stability, the stakes are higher than ever.
What you need to do now:
➡️ Keep a close eye on program updates from your state (especially if you're on SNAP or WIC).
➡️ Reach out for local food-assistance resources like food banks, community pantries or church programs.
➡️ Talk to the workers in your circle, those federal employees who may be going without a paycheck right now.
➡️ Ask your policy makers: Why is our survival being used as leverage in a budget standoff?
Our silence helps no one. Our action helps everyone. Let’s stay informed. Stay mobilized. Stay caring for one another.
#HealthEquity #FoodSecurity #BlackWomensHealth #BWHI #TheImperative
Celebrating Misty Copeland, a trailblazer whose grace, power, and resilience changed the world of ballet forever. Yesterday, Misty took her final bow after a 25-year career and became the first Black female principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre’s history.
From defying the odds to dominate an art form long closed to Black dancers, to dedicating herself to expanding access, representation, and equity, Misty’s story is proof: when we break barriers, we reshape legacies.
Black girls and women, see this moment. See her courage. See what happens when we claim our place, and build new paths for those who follow. 💜
#MistyCopeland #BlackExcellence #RepresentationMatters #Ballet #BWHI #BlackWomensHealth #Thelmperative
Join the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for a nonpartisan voter education conversation that centers reproductive rights, maternal health, and equitable access across Virginia.
Hear from Dr. Jaclyn Nunziato @4thtrimestermomdoc our Executive VP of Policy and Research, Dr. Ifeoma Udoh @ifeomaseesu
This one-hour virtual event will feature 45 minutes of powerful discussion followed by a live Q&A session.
🔗 Register now via the link in our bio.
#ReproductiveJustice #BlackWomensHealth #BWHI #TheImperative #DeltaSigmaTheta #VoterEducation #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity
Today, the Senate HELP Committee will examine the rapid expansion of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its impact on patients.
When Congress created 340B in 1992, the goal was simple: ensure hospitals and clinics serving uninsured and underinsured patients could stretch their resources to provide free or low-cost care.
But today, 87% of 340B dollars flow to large hospital systems, not the community clinics Black women rely on.
This broken system means:
➡️ Hospitals profit while patients see no savings.
➡️ Community clinics lose vital funding.
➡️ Black women, who already face higher maternal mortality and chronic disease rates, are left behind.
BWHI urges the Senate HELP Committee to make this hearing a turning point, one that ensures every drug discount reaches the people who need it most.
Read our full public comment: (link in our bio)
#HealthEquity #BlackWomensHealth #BWHI #TheImperative #340BReform #PolicyImperative
Big thank you to @drvivianasamoah for keeping it real about supplements,self-awareness and holding physicians accountable!
Too often, we grab bottles off the shelf hoping to fix fatigue, brain fog, or poor sleep but as Dr. Viviana reminds us, the real issue isn’t taking supplements… it’s taking them without guidance.
Black women deserve physicians who listen, believe, and see the whole person, not just the chart. Accountability starts with compassion and understanding.
“We can’t help our patients by dismissing their choices — we help by understanding them, checking their labs, and looking at the whole picture: nutrition, lifestyle, medication, and mindset.”
That’s the message we need more of. 💪🏾
#BlackWomensHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #WholeBodyCare #BWHI #TheImperative #HealthEquity
Big News! Our short film ME PERIOD is officially a finalist for an Anthem Award! 💜
Launched by The Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards honor purpose-driven work that’s changing the world and we’re proud to be recognized for sparking conversations about menstrual equity, stigma, and self-love in Black communities.
By uplifting the voices of Black girls and women, ME PERIOD is redefining how we talk about periods, with honesty, confidence, and power.
💪🏾 Now we need your help!
Community voting is open until October 30th. Every vote brings us closer to the win!
👉🏾 Click the link in our bio to cast your vote and show your support.
Let’s bring this one home for the culture, the conversation, and the community.
@AnthemAwards #MePeriod #AnthemAwards #BlackGirlsMatter #MenstrualEquity #BWHI #TheImperative
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Type 2 diabetes is taking a devastating toll on our community. Too many of us are left without answers, care, or support. But that ends now!
You have the power to prevent or manage diabetes, and we’re here to help. 💜
Our CYL² Lifestyle Management Program is designed for us, by us, and is culturally tailored for Black women to take charge of their health and change the narrative around diabetes.
If you’re at risk of Type 2 diabetes, CYL² helps you:
👉🏾Monitor blood glucose
👉🏾Build a team of support
👉🏾Manage medications
👉🏾Prevent complications
👉🏾Make lasting lifestyle shifts
Already managing diabetes? Our Diabetes Self-Management Support Program (DSMSP) helps you reduce stress, manage weight, and stay supported every step of the way.
🫶🏾 Sis, your health is worth fighting for. The links are in our bio!
#BlackWomensHealth #DiabetesAwareness #HealthEquity #CYL2 #BWHI #TheImperative
New Jersey We Are Coming to You! You asked and we listened. Many of you told us you wanted in-person events that create space to talk openly about perimenopause and menopause. That is why the Power In The Pause Tour is traveling around the country with the next stop coming to Montclair, New Jersey on Wednesday, October 29.
This is your opportunity to bring your questions, share your story, and hear directly from leading experts on mental health, nutrition, fitness, sexual health, and treatment options. Together we will learn, connect, and reclaim this powerful time in our lives.
Join us for food, music, and meaningful conversation. Seating is limited.
RSVP TODAY (Link in bio)
We’re still in our winning era! 🙌🏾 💪🏾
Me Period just took home Best Feature Documentary at the RENAISSANCE Black Film Festival. The momentum around this film keeps building and it’s all because of you. Every share, every conversation, every screening is helping to break down the stigma and taboos around menstruation in our communities. 💜
Now’s your chance to see what everyone’s talking about. Me Period, featuring @thesherylleeralph and @iamtabithabrown alongside their daughters @ivycoco23
and @choycebrown as well as everyday mothers and daughters, is available for a limited time at Kinema.com. Just search Me Period.
Want to take it further? Host your own screening, virtual or in-person, at MePeriod.info.
Share it with a friend, a parent, a teacher, or your healthcare provider. Everyone needs to see this film. Click the link in our bio.
Happy Birthday to Our Founder, @iambyllyeavery ! 💜
Celebrating the incomparable Byllye Y. Avery, the visionary who started a movement that forever changed the landscape of Black women’s health.
From her groundbreaking work creating safe spaces for women to share their stories, to founding the “National Black Women's Health Project”, now the “Black Women’s Health Imperative” (BWHI), Byllye taught us that storytelling is activism, that our voices are medicine, and that when Black women heal, communities thrive.
Byllye, your courage, brilliance, and unapologetic advocacy have inspired generations of women to take control of their bodies, their narratives, and their power. You’ve shown us what it means to lead with both heart and fire.
We’re grateful to walk the path you paved and we’re still learning from your wisdom every day.
Join us in wishing a joyful, love-filled birthday to the legend herself, Byllye Avery, the blueprint, the trailblazer, the storyteller, and the heart of BWHI.
#HappyBirthdayByllye #BWHI #TheImperative #BlackWomensHealth #Trailblazer #LegacyBuilder
We love this!!! The “show me what you’re doing” trend just hit different when it’s saving lives and breaking barriers 👩🏾⚕️ 🙌🏾
@big.big_doctor
@desireecourtneyj
@drjeanius
@dr_ayanna_a
@pediatricworks
@doctorkrystalredman
@thesensiblesexpert
#DoctorLife #TrendWithPurpose #BlackExcellence