Black Women for Wellness: Community Health and Environmental Justice
Black Women for Wellness believes in the strength and wisdom of our community and allies. We believe that we have the solutions, resources and responsibility to create the shifts and change needed to impact our health status. Each of us must develop our personal power, hold accountable and support acknowledged leadership, and most importantly, contribute to our survival and growth as a community.
Environmental Justice and Community Initiatives
Our Environmental Justice team focus includes Beauty Justice, the Built Environment, and the effort to say NO to Neighborhood Drilling. We aim to learn about the impact of plastic pollution on our health and neighborhoods and engage in collective dreaming about ways to transform South LA for the better. The launch of our new report, The Lifecycle of Plastic in South LA: Community Insights, provides a platform for this critical work.
Health and Wellness Programs
Black Women for Wellness provides various programs to address health disparities:
- Sisters in Motion: Wellness includes Body Matters and Movement, the Diabetes Prevention Program, and Kitchen Divas.
- Reproductive Justice efforts include Sisters in Control, Black Maternal & Infant Health, and Black Women Abortion Access.
- Prevention and Education resources like Breast Health Resources, Get Smart B4 U Get Sexy, and Grown and Sexy.
Program Overview Table
Below is a summary of the core programs and focus areas provided by the organization:
| Program Category | Core Objectives and Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Environmental Justice | Beauty Justice, Built Environment, No Drilling, and Plastic Pollution impacts. |
| Sisters in Motion | Diabetes Prevention Program, Kitchen Divas, and Body Matters and Movement. |
| Reproductive Health | Black Maternal & Infant Health, Abortion Access, and Breast Health Resources. |
| Civic Engagement | Empower 25 and community leadership development. |
Addressing Plastic Pollution
The Lifecycle of Plastic in South LA is a vital topic for our Environmental Justice team. We encourage residents to join us for the launch of community insights to understand the impact of plastic pollution on our health. Participants can engage in collective dreaming about ways to transform South LA and receive a Black Women for Wellness reusable bamboo cutlery set.
Contact and Resources
For more information, you can Contact Us at Tel: (323) 290-5955. Our mission and values drive our commitment to Breast Health Resources and Black Maternal & Infant Health for the survival and growth of our community.