Black Women and Health

GirlTrek is the largest global nonprofit supporting Black Women's Health. They are on a mission to extend the life expectancy of Black Women by 10 years in the next 10 years.

GirlTrek Launches Mission To Extend the Lives of Black Women

Kiplyn Primus speaks with Carla Harris, the VP of Member Care with Girltrek, about their new mission to extend the lives of Black Women by 10 Years in 10 Years.

Dr. Dawn Mandeville is on a mission to demystify menopause for women in our community. She is screening the M-Factor documentary at the Tara Theatre on January 21st and hosting Menopause and Mocktails on January 22nd. Details on Eventbrite.

The M-Factor: Shredding The Silence on Menopause

Kiplyn Primus speaks with Dr. Dawn Mandeville about her work to demystify menopause for women in our community and her January 21st event bringing the M-Factor documentary to women of color.

VOICES of Black Women is a long-term research study on the causes and treatments of Cancer in Black Women. Dr. Lauren McCullough researcher is pictured in the center.

VOICES of Black Women a Research Study from the American Cancer Society

Kiplyn Primus speaks with Dr. Lauren McCullough a lead researcher for VOICES of Black Women an initiative from the American Cancer Society to change healthcare for generations.

The National Council of Negro Women supports Period Poverty Awareness Week with advocacy and grassroots outreach. This is a national initiative to educate our community about period products being taxed as luxury items.

Period Poverty Awareness Week is Supported by the National Council of Negro Women

Kiplyn Primus speaks with Debbie Hillman from the National Council of Negro Women about their advocacy around Period Poverty which impacts all who menstruate in our community.

Young Girls in Atlanta participated in the Women's March in January 2017. This march was in direct response to the attacks on women coming from our political leaders.

Georgia Ranked 43rd in WalletHub Best and Worst States for Women - The Health Numbers

Kiplyn Primus speaks with Dr. Karla Booker, FACOG FAAFP, about the WalletHub Health Numbers for Georgia.

The Black Women's Health Imperative celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a Symposium on Black Women and Fundraising Gala on Friday, September 22nd.

BWHI Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary with a Symposium on Black Women and a Gala on Friday, September 22nd.

Kiplyn Primus speaks with Linda Goler Blount the President and CEO of the Black Women's Health Imperative about their 40th Anniversary. BWHI is the only national organization that advocates for the health and wellbeing of Black Women and Girls.