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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Sep 27

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.

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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · Sep 26

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:

World Contraception Day Spotlight: Expanding affordable access to Opill through innovative…

This Friday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, recognized annually to commemorate the significance of birth control globally…

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Sep 19

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 👇🏽

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Sep 18

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

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Reproductive Freedom Caucus @reprocaucus.bsky.social · Jun 3

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And yet, Trump's HHS and CMS have now rescinded the Biden administration’s guidance from 2022, which reaffirmed protections for abortion care during medical emergencies.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...

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

Los Angeles - June 6-7 The State of the People Power Tour

The State of the People Power Tour is coming to Los Angeles - June 6-7 . Tour Info + Events are now available

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · May 27

How can you minimize your exposure?

What Experts Want You to Know About Microplastics

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · May 20

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

How Target Boycotts Affect Black-Owned Businesses

Black entrepreneurs who sell products through the retailer say sales have dropped due to the boycotts against Target’s DEI rollback, and they fear losing their ties to the company.

www.wsj.com

Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · May 12

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:
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#HealthEquity #BWWLA #BreastCancer

Breast Cancer Is Still a Health Crisis for Black Women, and We Must Act Now - Black Women for Wellness

For Black women, breast cancer is not just a seasonal cause; it is a life-or-death crisis that demands urgent, year-round action. And that must be talked about now.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · May 8

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.

Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use, a study finds

Soaps, lotions and shampoos were found to have formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 30

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

Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' continues to top the box office with a $45 million second weekend as Hollywood icons join audiences

Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” maintains the #1 box office slot, with stars like Tom Cruise watching the movie in theaters.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 16

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

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 16

“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.”

Group fighting to protect expectant Black mothers – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 11

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.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our new Black Joy Guide is LIVE, just in time for Black Maternal Health Week!

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Black Maternal Health Black Joy Guide 2025 - Black Women for Wellness

Download our Black Maternal Health Black Joy Guide to guide you from before pregnancy to after birth–advice to ensure a healthy experience for you and baby.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 10

Sis, it’s not too late!

Sis, It's Not Too Late: The Rise Of Black Motherhood After 40

A recent National Center for Health Statistics report shows that more and more women over 40 are having children.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 3

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.

Trump administration cutting some funds to Planned Parenthood

The Trump administration will withhold some federal funding from Planned Parenthood beginning Tuesday, potentially making it harder for Americans to access birth control, cancer screenings, and rep…

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Apr 1

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?

FDA approves first at-home, over-the-counter test for STIs. But there's a catch.

The FDA announced Friday that it had approved the first at-home test for sexually transmitted infections, opening the pathway for more to come.

www.usatoday.com

Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Mar 25

“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.”

Style Without Sacrifice: These Are Healthy And Sustainable Black-Owned Braiding Hair Options | Essence

These braiding hair brands to help you maintain your style without compromising your health.

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Black Women For Wellness @bwwla.bsky.social · Mar 19

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.