Black Women's Health Imperative Impact Report

FROM ADVOCACY TO ACTION: BWHI's Impact Report on Spearheading Healthy Outcomes

Influencing the Narrative: BWHI's Thought Leadership in Amplifying Black Women's Health Agenda

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Linda Goler Blount, MPH President

Mae D. Jones, PhD, MBA, FLM

Executive Vice President, Finance, HR, Operations

Kristin Salkil Executive Vice President, Development

BWHI CONTRIBUTORS

Angela F. Ford, PhD, MSW Executive Vice President, Chronic Disease Management

Ifeoma C. Udoh, PhD Executive Vice President, Policy, Advocacy, and Science

Angelica Geter, DrPH, MPH Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business

Michelle Webb, MBA

Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy, Marketing & Communications

Jenifer Waldrop Executive Director, Rare Disease Diversity Coalition

Paula S. Green-Smith, MA Vice president, Training and Technical Assistance

Kanika A. Harris, PhD, MPH Senior Director, Maternal Health

Zsanai Epps, MPH, CHES Senior Director, Reproductive Justice Initiatives

EDITORS

Michelle Webb, MBA Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy, Marketing & Communications

Akidah Felder Senior Director, Communications

BWHI IMPACT VIDEO

Lisa Cunningham Director, Digital Marketing Communications

PROOFREADER

Leah Chambers DESIGN

Dana Magsumbol

BWHI Impact Video

Linda Goler Blount, MPH President Black Women’s Health Imperative

Welcome from the President

Dear Friends,

As we reflect on the past year, we would like to thank and acknowledge our donor community as well as the policy community for recognizing the magnitude of the impact that BWHI has had.

As we consider our accomplishments and make plans for the future; we have come to realize that, although advocacy is necessary, it is no longer sufficient on its own. It is time to implement solutions and demand change. It is imperative that corporate leaders and legislators take swift action to enact legislation and regulations that provide incentives for the behavioral and structural shifts necessary to enhance health outcomes.

If we continue educating and advocating without demanding change, we will have the same conversations repeatedly without making progress. It has become increasingly evident that change will not take place in our country simply because it is the ethical thing to do; rather, it requires incentives and repercussions. Over $200 billion has been poured into health disparity policies, research, and programs, and countless more dollars have been channeled into diversity, equity, and inclusion programming. This has been done in an effort to achieve equity in the healthcare system. However, we have not observed notable or sustained profits resulting from this investment. The existence

of health disparities continues unabated, and in some instances, the situation is even becoming more precarious.

The harmful effects of racism and other forms of discrimination have already been felt to a large degree. Black Americans have a shorter life expectancy, a higher risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, and a higher mortality rate among women giving birth. This has repercussions for not only our community but also our economy as a whole. According to research, if prejudice were eliminated today, it would result in a $5 trillion rise in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States over the next five years. This would be to the benefit of all wage-earning Americans.

To solve these concerns, we are stepping up our efforts to formulate new policies, change existing structures, and implement new laws to our collective advantage. Our goal is to demonstrate the benefits of justice and fairness, devise concrete incentives for those open to change, and make the consequences of inaction crystal clear.

Thankfully, BWHI is in a position to create the future that we all want because of our exceptional qualifications, and we are committed to making that vision a reality.

Byllye Avery, an icon in reproductive justice

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

and civil rights, founded BWHI forty years ago. Today, our organization’s mission remains centered on ensuring that Black women and girls live healthy lives in a just and equitable society.

Thanks to your assistance this past year, we made a difference in the lives of over 20,000 Black women and families by providing programs to prevent and manage chronic diseases. Your contributions created measurable results.

We expanded our programs on maternal health while simultaneously playing an active role in conversations taking place on a national scale and further improving our doula training program, based on the Morgan State University campus.

We initiated campaigns nationwide to provide vital health screenings, diagnostic follow-ups, and treatments to the communities that we serve in cooperation with acclaimed religious leader Sarah Jakes Roberts and prominent NFL players.

We remained unwavering in our dedication to seeking extensive and revolutionary policy change despite the persistent obstacles surrounding Black women's rights, which are now being addressed by new leadership.

We continued to take the lead in the battle for reproductive justice, despite the stunning setback that occurred when Roe v. Wade was overturned. In response, we launched our influential 2022 midterm election voter’s guide in the fall of 2022. This resource allowed people to fight for change in the voting booth and express a clear message about the way forward, which earned it recognition as an important instrument for Black women.

We expedited our work to address the pay discrepancies and wellness barriers Black women face in the workplace, and we exhibited our competence in research, data, and analysis by conducting an exclusive study of 3,000 Black women. These insights were used to fuel the Fair Work Initiative, our multipart product offering that gives employers and Black women data-backed tools to create a workplace that is fair for all.

In addition, because of your support, we were able to keep up our efforts to find solutions to the extraordinary problems that historically disadvantaged groups who suffer from rare diseases face. Our Rare Disease Diversity Coalition, which will soon celebrate its third anniversary with new leadership, is expanding its vital research and advancing efforts to address health inequities for people of color who have rare diseases.

Our attention and dedication have not faltered at any point. And just as the world around us is always shifting, so will we. We will continue to make an impact and work toward a future in which health equity is a reality for all of those who support us because of your contribution.

Join us as we plan for the next 40 years to ensure that our country’s 21 million Black women and girls have access to equitable health care and a healthy and happy life. It is time to start demanding the political and structural improvements that we need and deserve.

Our hard work is not yet over.

Sincerely,

Linda Goler Blount, MPH President Black Women’s Health Imperative

Kristin Salkil Execuitive Vice President of Development Black Women’s Health Imperative

Welcome from the Executive Vice President of Development

Dear valued supporters,

As Executive Vice President of Development of Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), I am thrilled to share with you the many successes of our Development team in the pursuit of our mission to advance health equity and social justice for Black women and girls.

We have secured funding from major corporations, foundations, and government entities, including Lululemon®, Nike, Inc., the Mackenzie Scott Foundation, P&G, the Tides Foundation, and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. We have also submitted grant applications to the CDC and NIH and are currently pursuing additional funding opportunities that could bring in an estimated $15.55 million in revenue.

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year and launch our “Loving Black Women” campaign, we are excited about the upcoming events that will honor the groundbreaking work of the National Black Women’s Health Project and bring together advocates and supporters from across the country.

However, we are also keenly aware of the challenges we face in today’s economic uncertainty.

Like many nonprofits, we have had to make difficult decisions to reduce expenses while continuing to fundraise for all of our programs and initiatives. But we remain committed to our mission and believe that the work we do is more important now than ever.

That is why we are asking for your continued support. Your contributions to BWHI enable us to provide vital health services and resources to Black women and girls, advocate for policies that promote health equity, and advance groundbreaking research that will improve the lives of generations to come.

We are grateful for your past support and hope that we can count on you in the future. Together, we can create a world where all Black women and girls can thrive.

Sincerely,

Kris Salkil Executive Vice President of Development Black Women’s Health Imperative

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

BWHI is gearing up to celebrate our 40th anniversary and is determined to be the organization that Black women need right now and for the next 40 years. To ensure long-term stability and meet any challenges that lie ahead, the Development team is creating a BWHI Revenue Growth Strategic Plan. The plan will expand our work and provide additional resources to support program expansions and enhance BWHI’s prestige and credibility. To achieve this goal, the team completed a data review and analysis of all philanthropic revenue from 2020 to the present and created data-driven projections and strategies. By leveraging large gifts from the last few years, BWHI aims to meet our fundraising goals and provide the necessary resources for Black women. With this in mind, the team has doubled our staffing and is now a team of four, preparing for the 40th anniversary and the increased fundraising for this year’s celebration. BWHI is committed to being a reliable and long-term partner in supporting the health and well-being of Black women, and the Revenue Growth Strategic Plan is a critical step in achieving this goal.

Fundraising Performance as of 3.31.2023

2023 Overall Fundraising Goal = $7,182,721

Executive Team Summaries

Mae D. Jones, PhD, MBA, FLM Executive Vice President, Finance, HR, Operations

Angela F. Ford, PhD, MSW Executive Vice President, Chronic Disease Management

Ifeoma C. Udoh, PhD Executive Vice President, Policy, Advocacy, and Science

Michelle Webb, MBA Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy, Marketing & Communications

Jenifer Waldrop Executive Director, Rare Disease Diversity Coalition

Angelica Geter, DrPH, MPH Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business

Policy, Advocacy, and Science

The Black Women’s Health Imperative’s Policy, Advocacy & Science team focuses on shaping and changing administrative and legislative policy on local, state, and federal levels to center Black women. The team’s agenda and strategy aim to mobilize the legislative community to deliver Black women reproductive justice and health equity, ultimately impacting how Black women and girls access healthcare and wellness tools. We use storytelling, research, analysis, and advocacy to establish BWHI’s reputation as trusted policy experts. With Dr. Udoh’s leadership and the team’s dedication, BWHI is driving evidence and science into policy and practice to improve Black women’s health outcomes. Dr. Udoh has already represented BWHI at the National Urban League’s 2023 Legislative Policy Conference as a panelist during the “Protecting Black Women’s Health” session for Women’s History Month. BWHI’s My Sister’s Keeper program has also received funding and support for heart health and reproductive justice programming.

My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) and Reproductive Justice

My Sister’s Keeper (MSK)

Grants and Donors Enrollment & New Members

• Received Year Two $150,000 grant from Pfizer Foundation for the MSK Heart Health Program

• Received $330,000 from an anonymous donor to support MSK’s reproductive justice program

• Jan. 30, 2023 - 43 Members Participated in Spring 2023 National MSK meeting

• Spring 2023 MSK Reproductive Justice Cohort - 111 Applications Received

• March 2, 2020 - MSK Chapter welcomed 21 MSK members

• MSK Heart Health Program - Enrolled 91 Participants

Reproductive Justice - Issue - Focused Sign On Letters

• February 21, 2023: BWHI joined 82 other organizations in a letter led by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The letter supports rules that ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars sent to Congress. It urges Congress to support FDA’s proposed rules and oppose any attempts to delay them.

• March 10, 2023: BWHI signed a letter urging the FDA to announce a new date for the postponed advisory committee meeting to review HRA Pharma’s application and commit to a timely and evidence-based review for the broad public health benefits.

Positive Period

Provided our 2021 Positive Period partner Matrilineo in San Juan, Puerto Rico with 500 menstrual cups to support efforts as a result of Hurricane.

HIV and On Our Own Terms

BWHI is advocating for prioritizing Black women and women of color in HIV prevention policy and action by combining evidence-based practices, cross-sector collaborations and strengthening community assets. They have 12 issues of Luna, a comic book series highlighting reproductive justice, and community-focused HIV programs such as Sisters 4 Sisters, SHEA app, and I AM HIV Possible (PrEP campaign). Sisters 4 Sisters is a peer support group for Black women of mixed HIV experiences, while SHEA is a Sister Health Education Access app for young women in college. The I AM HIV Possible campaign is aimed at increasing access and uptake of the HIV prevention tool PrEP.

Maternal and Child Health

N.O.U.R.I.S.H. (New Opportunity to Uncover Our Resources, Intuition, Spirit, and Healing) - includes three initiatives across programming, research, and policy:

1. Full Spectrum Doula Training

2. Research on Black Maternal Mental Health

3. Research and Policy Development on Racism in OB-GYN Nursing Practice

• Number of students inducted into the year-long NOURISH Full Spectrum Doula Program at Morgan State University: 44

• We developed a team of seven highly-skilled trainers for our full-spectrum doula training cohort at Morgan State. Trainers have extensive experience in doula care, reproductive justice, and maternal

• and child health. Trainers provide expertise in preconception, pregnancy and childbirth education, postpartum care, and holistic wellness to the NOURISH program.

• Retention rate and graduation rate: 86%

• Attendance rate: Over 80% at every session (virtual and in-person)

• W.K. Kellogg Foundation wants to expand NOURISH in partnership with the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence launched by the HBCU Alliance Team (HAT) for Maternal, Child and Family Health.

SPECIAL INITIATIVES

Uterine Fibroid Summit

Supported by Myovant Sciences and Pfizer, the SPARE ME! Real Talk for Compassionate Care of Black Women with Uterine Fibroids summit was aimed to address the barriers to improve outcomes for Black women with uterine fibroids. The partnership between BWHIMyovant-Pfizer encompasses three phases, which include a half-day summit, anti-bias training, and the launch of a co-branded initiative during BWHI’s 40th Anniversary State of Black Women in 2023 activities.

Training events:

• NOURISH Induction Ceremony (October 28, 2022) - 44 Students were inducted into the program, while 10 community members and 7 trainers attended the ceremony

• NOURISH Doula Program Orientation (October 29, 2022)

• NOURISH Preconception Health (November 18, 2022)

• NOURISH Childbirth Training Weekend (January 20-22, 2023)

• NOURISH Postpartum Training Weekend (March 3-4, 2023)

Maternal Mental Health Research

• Collaboration with Dr. Nakeitra Burse on Maternal Mental Health Research

• Conducted 20 one-on-one, in depth interviews with Black women and birthing people in Mississippi to assess their mental health and experiences with stress and anxiety throughout pregnancy and postpartum

Antiracism in Nursing Research Reestablished our relationship with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to conduct a literature review and explore what is currently known about nurse incivility and racism in nursing and the impact on patient care.

• Conducted two focus groups with White Labor and Delivery and Postpartum nurses to explore their workplace culture and experiences in a hospital setting.

All of Us Research Program

This cycle of the All of Us Research Program focused on identifying new segments of our market with an increase in face-to-face engagements, and connecting and increasing the frequency of engagements with existing and potential participants. To date, our notable efforts have included:

• Atlanta Mayor’s Black Pride Kickoff Reception - focuses on health and social issues that most impact the community >900 attendees

• Black Health Matters Forum 400 attendees

Chronic Disease Management

The Chronic Disease Management team has significantly contributed to the organization as it enters Year 11 of its most extensive program, Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life.TM (CYL2TM), a National Diabetes Prevention Program. We focus on advancing health equity for priority populations at risk for diabetes. To achieve this, we’ve submitted a proposal to the CDC for a five-year cooperative agreement, selecting four of the 13 strategies identified by the CDC. Our approach includes strengthening self-care practices, increasing enrollment and retention of priority populations in the National DPP, improving sustainability, and implementing evidence-based childhood obesity interventions.

Our team is committed to making lifestyle changes and preventing type 2 diabetes in priority populations. Additionally, we’ve enrolled almost 100 Black women in our evaluation project and submitted five abstracts to ADCES for consideration at their annual conference. We also continue to recruit and engage participants through the CYL2TM texting campaign, social media partnerships, and the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce.

Chronic Disease Management

We continue leveraging technology via the BWHI app, driving frequent messaging around healthy living in our CYL2TM public community, Healthy Eating community, and in our distance learning program.

• 2200+ general users have downloaded the app and created user accounts

• A total of 30 virtual classes have been launched within the BWHI App since 2023,

• 17 active virtual classes, serving 158 participants using the BWHI App

• CYL2™ texting campaign was launched in March 2022, targeting four cities:

• Natchitoches, LA

• Lafayette, LA

• Atlanta, GA

• Prince George’s Conty, MD

• CYL2™ joined the Natchitoches Chamber of Commerce, with access to 5,000 printed chamber directories annually, an online directory listing with 75,000+ hits on average per year, and 4,000+ social media followers.

Virtual Lifestyle

Change Program Evaluation

- the purpose of this evaluation is to inform best practices for improving program outcomes and retention of Black women in the National Diabetes Prevention Program, by using a culturally - tailored curriculum and coaching, both delivered virtually.

• The evaluation program officially began enrolling participants in October 2022

• The program has engaged and enrolled nearly 100 participants to help evaluate the program

Dish Diva™ - Healthy eating program with the goal of breaking down meal planning into smaller achievable steps.

• 22 members participated in the DishDiva™ healthy eating program challenge

Colgate-Palmolive Oral Health MessagingColgate-Palmolive Bright Smiles-Bright Futures partnered with BWHI to raise awareness and to improve global oral health and well-being for Black women, their children, and their families.

Milestones:

• BWHI conducted two oral health literacy project planning sessions with Dr. George W. Taylor, Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at UCSF School of Dentistry

• BWHI Master Trainers and Lifestyle Coaches participated in a two-day training intensive where they were introduced to the oral health literacy initiative and the oral health connection to type 2 diabetes.

• A template of 17 oral health captions and accompanying messages was developed and presented to focus groups that reviewed and provided a response to indicate understanding and the resonance of each caption.

• To gain feedback from members of organizations with Caribbean/ West Indian and Nigerian members, a survey was developed and sent to the Jamaican American Association and the Jamaican Social Club in the Detroit, MI, area. Number of surveys completed: 9

The Men’s Room

Featured at two conferences:

• The American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo (APHA 2022)

• The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists 2023 Conference (ADCES23)

Programs, Training and Technical Assistance

BWHI Change Agency™ - BWHI’s CDC-designated training entity’s name change to the BWHI Change AgencyTM became effective in January of 2022.

• 292 National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) Lifestyle Coaches from 87 organizations, including 4 state and local Departments of Public Health and 9 BWHI Network partners

• In place of the 2022 High Touch Coaching™ conference that was canceled due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, nine Master Trainers and three BWHI coaches convened for two days for in-service training and planning

• Twenty-nine BWHI and partner CYL2TM Lifestyle Coaches have begun, and nine coaches have completed the 8 hour online High Touch CoachingTM training series (in the Kajabi learning management platform) in January and February of 2023.

Training Contracts - the 2023 new year began with the negotiation of new training and technical assistance contracts with the State of Massachusetts and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation, and renewals of contracts with the States of Louisiana and Mississippi.

• The BWHI Change AgencyTM was also awarded $37,500 in CDC funding to provide scholarships for 20 National DPP Lifestyle Coaches and six Master Trainers who will be trained on a robust schedule of a new coach and advanced skills sessions planned from January through July 2023.

• The CDC will compensate the Change Agency™ in the total amount of $32,500 for 13 participants at $2,500 each for the training.

ACPM - BWHI is in the fifth and final year of our partnership to provide training and technical assistance in a partnership with the American College Of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) to advance the primary aims of ACPM’s “Building Healthcare Provider Capacity to Screen, Test, and Refer Disparate Populations with Prediabetes,” funded under a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cooperative Agreement.

• The focus of BWHI’s work in this final year is to provide storytelling skills training to prepare key staff of the funded organizations so they can effectively tell their programs’ stories in ways that resonate with audiences for support, marketing, funding, etc.

BWHI Triple Negative Breast Cancer Organization Capacity

Building IntensiveWith funding from Gilead Sciences, Inc, Oncology (Targeted and Immunotherapies), the BWHI Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Organization Capacity Building Intensive (CBI) will share nonprofit best practices and tools gleaned over nearly four decades of service with small, Black female-led nonprofit organizations focused on TNBC in Black women.

At the end of the grant period, nonprofit leaders will be able to:

• Fully understand and manage financial reports and expenses and align budgets with strategic objectives

• Develop key performance indicators for their organizations and staff that align with their strategic plans

• Use their strategic plans as living documents to guide programmatic activities

A “Call for Applications” was sent via emails to 50 Black female-led nonprofit organizations.

Application portal was launched on Friday, December 2, 2022, and 50 organizations serving Black women with TNBC were invited to complete an application by January 6, 2023.

Of the five organizations that expressed an interest to proceed, the following four completed the application process and have been selected:

• Advocates for Community Wellness; Dale Cain, Founder & Executive Director (Chicago, IL)

• My Style Matters; Tiah Tomlin-Harris, Founder & CEO (Atlanta, GA)

• Sisters Working It Out; Beulah Brent, CEO (Chicago, IL)

• Touch4Life; Laura Crandon, Founder & President (Clarksville, MD)

To identify and add the fifth organization, the following organizations were contacted and informed of the opportunity:

• Sister to Sister Alliance; Ida Henry, President (Cary, NC)

• Painted Pink; Ann-Marie Swatson; CEO & President (Atlanta, GA)

• My Sister’s Keeper; Katrina Kimble, Project Manager (Memphis, TN)

Rare Disease Diversity Coalition

The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) was launched in May 2020 to address the challenges faced by underserved populations with rare diseases. Since then, the RDDC has grown to include over 200 members and has expanded its work group. RDDC’s transitional focus is defining roles and creating a long-term strategic plan. Highlights include participating in International Rare Disease Day, launching a survey to improve DEI practices in rare disease organizations, and implementing actionable efforts to improve healthcare for historically underserved populations. The board is encouraged to promote and connect RDDC, introduce it to potential sponsors, and connect it to lawmakers.

HR and Operations

As we approach our 40th anniversary, BWHI’s HR & Operations division ensures a productive work environment to achieve our mission. We’ve attracted and retained top talent, with staff located in 17 states and a majority holding graduate degrees. We continue to welcome skilled and purpose-driven individuals, including our most recent leaders, Jenifer Waldrop, and Ifeoma Udoh.

Brand Strategy, Marketing, and Communications

The Brand Strategy, Marketing, and Communications team is hard at work executing brand growth strategies and positioning BWHI’s executive team as thought leaders in health and wellness, reproductive justice, policy, and equity. We’re thrilled to celebrate our 40th anniversary year with continuous engagement with our board and founder, Bylle Avery. Our team is working on impactful campaigns like Giving Tuesday, Rare Disease Day, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month that bring breast, cervical, and UFT research and screenings to lowincome and uninsured Black women and Latinas, along with diagnostic follow-up and treatment. We’re proud to have notable style, health, and wellness influencers like Fly Hip & Ageless and Titus Unlimited as part of the BWHI network. We’re committed to continuous engagement with the community and supporting HR and Operations on internal team building, messaging, collateral creation, and special events. Get ready to celebrate our 40th anniversary in style!

Social Media Metrics Overall Quarter in Review

When we break down key metrics, we can see how our data-driven strategy continues to expand our audience. Our culturally-tailored content has proven effective for our brand and program awareness.

Social Media Metrics Overall Quarter in Review

Our social media metrics for this quarter reveal that our data-driven strategy and culturally-tailored content continues to engage and grow our audience.

Key Insights

• Our content strategies garnered 2.2 million impressions, a 34.5 percent increase from last quarter

• Our audience grew by 8.4 percent and the new follower growth rate increased by 28.6 percent

• Our top-performing posts by program and reach metrics were FairWorkTM Initiative and CYL2™

• Our overall top-performing posts were moment marketing posts (ASL performer at the Super Bowl and Trevor Noah’s farewell speech thanking Black women)

New Video Strategy Overview

We are ramping up a new video strategy that has three main goals:

1. Keep up with the changes in audience trends

2. Target specific demos within our total audience

3. Increase brand awareness and engagement

Our videos will fall into four basic categories:

1. Master Brand

2. Episodic Content

3. Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn LIVE Video

4. Social Media

Our end-of-year earned media efforts resulted in 524 media hits and two interviews with print, online, and broadcast outlets. The total audience reached over 770 million readers. For the 2022 year, BWHI completed 54 interviews, earned 798 media hits, and reached an audience of over 2.5 billion readers.

Our team’s mission in 2023 is to:

1. Execute an integrated strategic plan consisting of 40th anniversary activations, in-persons, and virtual and digital events.

2. Use our assets and collaborate with our talented team to build and grow community.

3. Deliver campaigns that consistently drive community engagement, donor trust, and contribute whole imprints on a national scale with extended reach.

4. Increase our thought leadership reputation through conference participation and publications.

5. Showcase our research and data expertise through our Chronic Diseases Preventions, Maternal Health, and FairWorkTM Initiative work.

Original Online/Print Hits by Topic - Q4

Original Online/Print Hits by Topic - 2022

Example of Social Media Ambassador video

Example of Episodic Dish Diva™ Content Example of Mental Health Content with Dr. Ebony

Q4 Selection of Topline Media Successes

New Strategy and Business

Wage and representation gaps are rife in many industries, but FairWorkTM is here to help. FairWorkTM is an initiative that measures and promotes healthy, fair, and profitable workplaces using evidencebased approaches. It is the first tool that lets decision-makers measure the impact of their organization’s activities on people’s health, wellbeing, and business metrics. The tool includes the FairWork IndexTM, an interactive agency with 350+ metrics to measure fairness in workplace culture, policies, and practices. Board members are called to promote and share the initiative, fundraise, and connect with pilot supporters. Let’s create a fair and healthy working environment for all.

2023 Q1 Initiative Priorities:

• Launch of the FairWork™ marketing campaign

• Pilot support recruitment and engagement

• Fundraising through corporate engagement, sponsorship, and individual donations

• Release of the 2022 quantitative and qualitative study results

• Pilot of the index, training, and toolkit

• Development of the 2023 research survey and interviews

2023 Fair Work InitiativeTM National Recognition:

• Now This: Black Women and Bodily Autonomy: Reflecting on Juneteenth Amid a Reproductive Health Care Crisis

• CNBC: How Companies Can Rebuild Workplaces to Support Black Women

• The Root: Nonprofit Wants to Make the Workplace Less Stressful for Black Women

• HR Drive: How One Collective Seeks to Protect Black Women at Work

• Yes Magazine: The Past, Present, and Future of Work

Voice of Impact: Black Women's Health Imperative's Articles and Opinions that Drive Change

For over four decades, the Black Women's Health Imperative has been at the forefront of advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls. With a mission to empower and advocate for Black women's health equity, the organization has achieved significant milestones in maternal health, diabetes and chronic disease prevention, cancer research, policy achievements, advocacy, reproductive justice and more.

To showcase the talent and thought leadership of the Black Women's Health Imperative, we have curated a selection of impactful articles from the past two years. These articles highlight the organization's continued dedication to improving the lives of Black women through innovative research, policy advocacy, and community outreach.

From groundbreaking programs and research on the link between diabetes and mortality, stress and work

to powerful testimonies from Black women about their experiences with cancer, provider disrespect and assaults on their bodily autonomy, these articles provide a glimpse into the life-saving impact of the Black Women's Health Imperative. By amplifying the voices of Black women and advocating for their health and wellness, our organization is leading the charge in creating a more just and equitable world for all.

Join us as we celebrate the Black Women's Health Imperative and its incredible achievements over the past four decades. Through these articles, we hope to inspire others to join the fight for Black women's health equity and make a meaningful difference in their communities.

Michelle Webb Executive Vice President, Brand Strategy, Marketing & Communications Black Women’s Health Imperative

Black Women’s Health Imperative releases after the Supreme Court issued a stay temporarily keeping medication abortion pills available

April 22, 2023

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-womenshealth-imperative-releases-after-the-supreme-court-issueda-stay-temporarily-keeping-medication-abortion-pillsavailable-301804740.html

Crystal Saiyge - It’s not supposed to smell like roses…

April 8, 2023

https://ooot.bwhi.org/its-not-supposed-to-smell-like-roses/

Linda Goler Blount - Black Women’s Health Imperative commends Mackenzie Scott’s efforts to shore up the non-profit community during times of economic uncertainty

March 24, 2023

https://bwhi.org/2023/03/24/black-womens-health-imperativecommends-mackenzie-scotts-efforts-to-shore-up-the-non-profitcommunity-during-times-of-economic-uncertainty/

Black Women’s Health Imperative releases statement as attacks on Black women’s body autonomy erupt during Women’s History Month

March 19, 2023

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-womens-healthimperative-releases-statement-as-attacks-on-black-womens-bodyautonomy-erupt-during-womens-history-month-301775642.html

Health & Science Leader, Dr. Ifeoma

C. Udoh, Appointed Executive Vice President, Policy, Advocacy and Science for the Nation’s Leading Black Women’s Health Organization

March 6, 2023

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health--scienceleader-dr-ifeoma-c-udoh-appointed-executive-vice-presidentpolicy-advocacy-and-science-for-the-nations-leading-blackwomens-health-organization-301762223.html

Celebrating Rare Insight, Knowledge, and Advocacy for Rare Disease Day

February 27, 2023

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/celebrating-rareinsight-knowledge-and-advocacy-for-rare-disease-day-301755860. html

Crystal Saiyge - Using your 5 sense to develop you Sexual Imagination

- Part One

January 26, 2023

https://ooot.bwhi.org/using-your-5-senses-to-develop-your-sexualimagination-part-one/

Crystal Saiyge - Using your 5 senses to develop your Sexual Imagination

- Part Two

February 28, 2023

https://ooot.bwhi.org/using-your-5-senses-to-develop-your-sexualimagination-part-two/

Linda Golder Blount - Do Black women have a right to life?

June 24, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/06/24/do-black-women-have-a-right-tolife/ - https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-06-24/blackwomen-abortion-roe-v-wade-maternal-mortality

BWHI Staff - Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/06/24/black-womens-health-imperativereleases-statement-on-supreme-courts-decision-to-overturn-roev-wade/

Black Reproductive Justice Organizations - Black women denounce overturn of Roe, call on Congress to protect reproductive health and rights

June 24, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/06/24/joint-statement-roe-overturned/

Byllye Avery and Linda Goler Blount - Black Women’s Health Imperative Statement on Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade

May 4, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/05/04/black-womens-health-imperativestatement-on-leaked-scotus-opinion-overturning-roe-v-wade/

Tammy Boyd, JD, MPH - On the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Black Women Are Worried…

January 22, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/01/22/on-the-anniversary-of-roe-v-wadeblack-women-are-worried/

2022 Midterm Elections: Voter Education & Issues Guide

October 14, 2022

https://issuu.com/captcunningham/docs/bwhi_midterm_ elections_final

A Report of Survey Findings: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in Rare Disease Organizations

February 23, 2023

https://issuu.com/captcunningham/docs/rddc_survey_diverstiy_ equity_and_inclusion_final

The Black Women’s Health Imperative’s 2022 Midterm Election

Voter Education & Issues Guide

October 3, 2022

https://issuu.com/captcunningham/docs/bwhi_midterm_ elections_final_short_version

Eliminating Barriers to Wellness for Black Women and Girls

May 19, 2022

https://issuu.com/captcunningham/docs/bwhi_impact_report_ v11_video

BWHI Staff - “No Puffs to Give” Advocacy Day!

November 14, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/11/14/no-puffs-to-give-advocacy-day/

BWHI StaffImperative Insights: What’s in your Water? Centering the Negative Impacts of Poor Water Infrastructure

September 20, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/09/20/imperative-insights-clean-water-isa-right-not-a-privilege/

Breya Johnson - Who’s Next? Black Women’s Health Imperative Urges Voters to Affirm Abortion Rights in Wake of Kansas AbortionReferendum

August 5, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/08/05/whos-next-black-womens-healthimperative-urges-voters-to-affirm-abortion-rights-in-wake-ofkansas-abortion-referendum/

BWHI Staff - Juneteenth

June 17, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/06/17/juneteenth-2022/

BWHI Staff - Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases 2022 National Diabetes Agenda

March 22, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/03/22/black-womens-health-imperativereleases-2022-national-diabetes-agenda/

BWHI Staff - Black Women’s Health Imperative Wins $1.2M Grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

March 18, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/03/18/black-womens-health-imperativewins-1-2m-grant-from-the-w-k-kellogg-foundation/

BWHI Staff - BWHI and The Heart Truth®: Empowering Black Women to Manage Stress With Self-Care for Heart Health

February 23, 2022

https://bwhi.org/2022/02/23/bwhi-and-the-heart-truthempowering-black-women-to-manage-stress-with-self-care-forheart-health/m

Crystal Saiyge - FAM FLAWS3 Reasons why the Fertility Awareness Method Fails

December 15, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/fam-flaws-3-reasons-why-the-fertilityawareness-method-fails/

Sara Fails - Are Organic Period Products Better for Your Health?

December 3, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/are-organic-period-products-better-foryour-health/

Sara Fails - Let’s Talk About Vulvas and Vaginas

October 4, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/lets-talk-about-vulvas-and-vaginas/

Clarissa Francis, PhD, CSETwerking as Healing Praxis for Black Women and Femmes

September 20, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/twerking-as-healing-praxis-for-blackwomen-and-femmes/

Sara Fails - Cultivating Intimacy After Baby

August 16, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/cultivating-intimacy-after-baby/

Clarissa Francis, PhD, CSE - A Real Hot Girl Movement: For the Hot Girls and Pleasure Activists Fighting for Black Women’s Sexual Liberation

August 9, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/a-real-hot-girl-movement-for-the-hotgirls-and-pleasure-activists-fighting-for-black-womens-sexualliberation/

Sara Fails - It’s Not Too Late for a Hot Girl Summer

July 5, 2022

https://ooot.bwhi.org/its-not-too-late-for-a-hot-girl-summer/

The Black Women’s Health Imperative Celebrates 39th Anniversary with Series of Community Events

September 14, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-black-womenshealth-imperative-celebrates-39th-anniversary-with-series-ofcommunity-events-301624271.html

The Rare Disease Diversity Coalition Hosts Diversity and Cultural Competence in Research Webinar

December 13, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-rare-diseasediversity-coalition-hosts-diversity-and-cultural-competence-inresearch-webinar-301701127.html

This Giving Tuesday Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Bold Goal of Eliminating All Barriers to the Health and Wellness of Black Women

November 29, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/this-giving-tuesdayblack-womens-health-imperative-announces-bold-goal-ofeliminating-all-barriers-to-the-health-and-wellness-of-blackwomen-301688496.html

BWHI President and CEO Linda Goler Blount Featured on Forbes’ 2022 50 Over 50 Impact List

October 7, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bwhi-president-andceo-linda-goler-blount-featured-on-forbes-2022-50-over-50impact-list-301643936.html

The Black Women’s Health Imperative Hosts Panel on the Great Resignation of Black Women at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference

September 29, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-black-womenshealth-imperative-hosts-panel-on-the-great-resignation-of-blackwomen-at-the-congressional-black-caucus-foundations-annuallegislative-conference-301636392.html

The Black Women’s Health Imperative Observes National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day While Reflecting on the Barriers Black Women Still Face

September 21, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-black-womenshealth-imperative-observes-national-black-womens-equalpay-day-while-reflecting-on-the-barriers-black-women-stillface-301629242.html

Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Dr. Sharon Thompson as National Medical Director

June 27, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-womenshealth-imperative-announces-dr-sharon-thompson-as-nationalmedical-director-301575705.html

Black Women’s Health Imperative Releases Impact Report, Highlights Efforts to Advance Reproductive and Social Justice

May 19, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-womenshealth-imperative-releases-impact-report-highlights-efforts-toadvance-reproductive-and-social-justice-301551688.html

Black Women’s Health Imperative Launches “The Men’s Room” Program to Improve Health and Wellness of Black Men, Reduce Diabetes Incidence

April 27, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-womenshealth-imperative-launches-the-mens-room-program-toimprove-health-and-wellness-of-black-men-reduce-diabetesincidence-301534124.html

Black Women’s Health Imperative Equity Leader Zsanai Epps Tackles

Menstrual Justice During Speech at Havard’s Radcliffe Institute

April 5, 2022

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/black-womenshealth-imperative-equity-leader-zsanai-epps-tackles-menstrualjustice-during-speech-at-harvards-radcliffe-institute-301517486. html

The Black Women’s Health Imperative and AWHONN release new study, launch project to improve Black maternal health

February 28, 2022

https://www.awhonn.org/the-black-womens-health-imperativeand-awhonn-release-new-study-launch-project-to-improve-blackmaternal-health/

Black Women’s Health Imperative and Aveeno To Promote Black Skin Health Education

October 7, 2022

https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2022-10-07/ black-womens-health-imperative-and-aveeno-to-promote-blackskin-health-education/

Shaping the Narrative: BWHI President Linda Goler Blount's Influential Articles on Forbes.com

FORBES

11 Effective Ways to Create an Inclusive Nonprofit Organization

April 13, 2023

Prioritize Fairness

Build a company culture that prioritizes fairness. Fair workplaces ensure everyone feels they’re valued members of the team, they contribute to positive workplace mental health and their policies are inherently designed to allow for equal advancement opportunities.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2023/04/13/11-effective-ways-tocreate-an-inclusive-nonprofit-organization/?sh=695367b275ca

Connect Your Nonprofit to Real-World Events

March 21, 2023

Remain relevant by relating your nonprofit’s mission to current events. Younger generations are curious about the news they receive through social media. Appeal to them on those platforms by empathetically sharing how your nonprofit stands on current issues. For example, we exemplified this by sharing our work in fighting for abortion access when Roe v. Wade was overturned.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2023/03/21/how-to-engage-youngdonors-in-your-nonprofits-mission/?sh=27336cd0235c

Underrated Qualities and Skills Nonprofit Leaders Should Cultivate for Success

March 13, 2023

An Understanding of Business Development Leaders must understand the goals of the for-profit world and know how to connect the nonprofit’s mission to corporate metrics. They will then be able to frame their value-add in a way that fits into the business. Honing the underrated skill of business development will empower nonprofit leaders to generate revenue that will cover operations costs, allowing for donations to exclusively go toward the nonprofit’s mission.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2023/03/13/14-underrated-qualitiesand-skills-nonprofit-leaders-should-cultivate-for-success/?sh=607374437d3f

How to Develop (0r Improve) Working Relationships with Nonprofit Board Members

February 23, 2023

Define Success And Goals

Clearly define success and set board goals to ensure members can make measurable contributions that align with your mission. Then, recognize and reward members for their contributions. Leaders can further reinforce board commitment and increase organization visibility by having board members present to staff about why they are on the board and how their work helps fulfill the mission.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2023/02/23/how-to-develop-orimprove-working-relationships-with-nonprofit-board-members/?sh=348386ec1c6b

10 Experts Share Funding Alternatives for Nonprofits

February 3, 2023

A Revenue-Generating Product

Monetize your nonprofit's strategic initiatives by creating a for-profit or working with like-minded nonprofits to develop a revenue-generating product. The Mozilla Foundation is a great example of a nonprofit productizing its services with Firefox. We also did this successfully with Fair Work, an evidence-based solution for corporations to achieve workplace fairness.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2023/02/03/10-experts-sharefunding-alternatives-for-nonprofits/?sh=65f398405ad2

Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Forming Corporate Sponsorships

September 28, 2022

Leading with the Wrong Messaging

A fundamental mistake nonprofit leaders can make when pitching corporate partnerships is leading with messaging about why this is the "right thing to do.” Instead, distinguish yourself by promoting the significant value your nonprofit can bring to a corporate partner’s business through programs customized to address their core needs by capitalizing on your nonprofit's strengths.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2022/09/28/14-common-mistakesnonprofits-make-when-forming-corporate-sponsorships/?sh=3663a0e81cb2

Steps to Improve Employee Well-Being by Dismantling Structural Racism in the Workplace

Jan 12, 2022

– Linda Goler Blount, Black Women’s Health Imperative https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2022/01/12/stepsto-improve-employee-well-being-by-dismantling-structural-racism-in-theworkplace/?sh=7f4403529a97

13 Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Actively Support Their Staff's Mental Health

September 12, 2022

Make Fairness Your Company's Foundation

Create a culture built on fairness. Achieving the creation of a workplace where all employees feel they are treated fairly may be one of the greatest contributors to improving workplace mental health. To understand what fairness looks like at your company, start by asking employees how they’ve been treated and what policies need to change to promote fairness. Then build programs to address the feedback.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcounc il/2022/09/12/13-ways-nonprofit-leaders-can-actively-supporttheir-staffs-mental-health/?sh=3313a7637ce4

15 Important Questions to Ask About Your Nonprofit's DEI Action Plan

July 25, 2022

‘Do We Understand the History and Challenges of DEI?’

Do you understand the history of DEI? How was it conceived? How has it been implemented? What are the shortcomings of DEI? Why hasn't it achieved its goals and objectives? Without a firm understanding of DEI’s history and implementation challenges, leaders are likely to repeat past mistakes and miss the opportunity to achieve real change.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcounc il/2022/07/25/15-important-questions-to-ask-about-yournonprofits-dei-action-plan/?sh=20d3ae4c661a

Expand Your Network, Tackle Workplace Disparities

July 25, 2022

– Linda Goler Blount, Black Women’s Health Imperative https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2022/07/25/expand-yournetwork-tackle-workplace-disparities/?sh=7b73b67f35d6

13 Essential Characteristics Needed in Today's Nonprofit Leaders

April 28, 2022

A Dedication to Fostering Fairness

Have a true understanding of fairness and know how to foster this understanding in others. Unfortunately, this is not a given in the workplace. Good leaders understand that unless policies and practices are fair for all, they are inherently fair for none. These leaders challenge their employees to engage with diverse people and perspectives by fostering a work ecosystem that embraces this.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcounc il/2022/04/28/13-essential-characteristics-needed-in-todaysnonprofit-leaders/?sh=bc3c90713270

14 Ways to Align Your Nonprofit Around Socially Responsible Goals

February 15, 2022

Establish Clear Goals

Start by establishing goals that are transparent and easy to understand. Then, share these goals broadly across all of your media properties to ensure your supporters understand how your organization’s mission aligns with these goals. Most importantly, communicate what the impact would be if your organization didn’t achieve these goals.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcounc

il/2022/02/15/14-ways-to-align-your-nonprofit-around-sociallyresponsible-goals/?sh=5333d6a93cec

The Fairness of it All: Overcoming the Failures of DE&I Programs in the Workplace

September 28, 2022

– Linda Goler Blount, Black Women’s Health Imperative https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2023/02/28/ the-fairness-of-it-all-overcoming-the-failures-of-dei-programs-in-theworkplace/?sh=1d037ee05675

14 Common Misconceptions Holding Nonprofits Back

February 8, 2022

Nonprofits Aren't Businesses

Many well-meaning supporters expect nonprofits to do so much with so little— expectations they do not extend to for-profit businesses. However, nonprofits are also businesses that must generate enough profit to stay in business. If nonprofits only raised enough money to cover program expenses, they would go out of business.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcounc il/2022/02/08/14-common-misconceptions-holding-nonprofitsback/?sh=5ca3d9916d22

12 Strategies to Reduce Employee and Volunteer Turnover at Your Nonprofit

January 25, 2022

Actively Listen

Listen to your team to better understand their needs and work requirements. Too few nonprofits ask employees what would make their workplace ideal for growth and retention. Even fewer have a true understanding of their employees’ workload. Ask your leaders to periodically write new job descriptions so that as work changes, so too can performance expectations and management.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcounc il/2022/01/25/12-strategies-to-reduce-employee-and-volunteerturnover-at-your-nonprofit/?sh=2533df5d6870

How to Keep Board Members Inspired and Motivated

Jan 18, 2022

Find Ways to Actively Involve Them

Board members can be removed from the day-to-day execution of an organization's mission. Yet, these activities are often where one experiences the strongest affirmation of their commitment to an organization. Look for ways to involve board members directly in your publicfacing mission and report on the ongoing successes of the organization to demonstrate progress toward strategic objectives.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2022/01/18/ how-to-keep-board-members-inspired-andmotivated/?sh=5895b40d56ff

Nine Concrete Steps for Building a Self-Funding Nonprofit Model

Jan 6, 2022

Understand Market and Stakeholders Start by gathering a comprehensive understanding of your market and stakeholders’ needs. Then, examine your work to determine if you can create a product out of it. Many nonprofits resist the idea of productizing their mission, but an ongoing passive revenue source is critical to survival.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2022/01/06/ nine-concrete-steps-for-building-a-self-funding-nonprofitmodel/?sh=412414ab1dd5

to take urgent action and implement

40 Years of Making a Difference in The Lives of Black Women

If not for the work of BWHI many Black women would still be facing significant health disparities and challenges. BWHI's efforts have led to increased awareness of the unique health needs of Black women, and have helped to ensure that their voices are heard in policy discussions. Through its advocacy work, BWHI has helped secure funding for programs that address issues such as maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and breast cancer. They have also been instrumental in promoting access to quality healthcare for Black women and fighting against discriminatory practices in the

However, there is still much work to be

BWHI's education initiatives have helped to empower Black women with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their own health, while their research efforts have shed light on the root causes of health disparities among Black women.

Project in 1983, it changed its name to the

1981 - 1991 1992 - 2002 2003 - 2013

 National Conference on Black Women’s Health www. jstor.org/stable/41067851

 Developed Signature Self-Help Methodology and organized self-help groups nationwide www.bwhi.org/what-we-do/our-work/

 Published Vital Signs health news magazine https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/ handle/1813/17581/Turner,%20Sekai. pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

 Purchased Headquarters “ Phoebe House” Lucinda Bunnen https://www.smith.edu/libraries/libs/ssc/ vof/transcripts/Avery.pdf

 Took Delegation of 25 Women to Kenya for UN Decade for Women

 Featured in video, It’s Up to US! Cross cultural exchange with Kenyan Women https://allisonpr.box.com/s/ pp77406sft69udv55u5u6a28sdgzrqql

 Produced On Becoming A Woman: Mothers and Daughters Talking Together

Here is the link to view On Becoming A Woman on YouTube.

 Established Center for Black Women’s Wellness in Public Housing community https://www.cbww.org/about/

 Initiated SisteReach, International Program working in South Africa, Cameroon, Brazil, Nigeria, Caribbean https://www.sisterreach-tn.org/who-we-are.html

 Launched Walking For Wellness Program with Gold Medalist Wilma Rudolph https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Women%27s_ Health_Imperative

 Participated in Exchange program with women in South Africa. Convened conferences in Johannesburg, Durban and Lenyenye

 Published Body and Soul: A Black Women’s Guide to Health and Well-Being https://aalbc.com/books/bookinfo. php?isbn13=9780060950859

 Implemented substance abuse prevention programs on 8 HBCUs

 Published Our Bodies, Our Voices: A Black Women’s Primer on Reproductive Health and Right http:// blackrj.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FINALInOurVoices_Report_final.pdf

 Launched REACH 2010: At the Heart of New Orleans http://reachcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ REACH_Voices.pdf

 Produced Video: Let Me Know, What’s Going On? My Body, My Self, My Life

 Developed Black Women’s Wellness Study, with University of Pennsylvania https://findingaids.smith.edu/repositories/2/ resources/966

 Launched Blackwomen’shealth.org

 Initiated “Because I am A Queen” national television smoking cessation campaign https://findingaids.smith.edu/repositories/2/ resources/966

 National Colloquium on Black Women’s Health with Black Caucus Braintrust and Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus https://findingaids.smith. edu/repositories/2/resources/966

 Published Lasting Legacy, Oral history of NBWHP

 National Black Women’s Health Project (NBWHP). Lasting Legacy: The National Black Women’s Health Project; An Oral History. Washington, DC: National Black Women’s Health Project, 2003.

 Co-sponsored March for Women’s Lives https://now.org/blog/over-one-million-march-forwomens-lives/

 Hosted over 100 disadvantaged youths to an evening at the Kennedy Center to see Debbie Allen’s Pepito’s Story https://www.washingtonpost.com/ archive/local/2004/04/08/pepitos-story-keepskids-on-their-toes/8680ccf1-1abb-46f5-aa6ea22f83fe1197/

 Launched e-Ribbon Sister to Sister Campaign in recognition of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

 Published Health First! Black Women’s Guide to Wellness

https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/blog/newbook-health-first-the-black-womans-wellness-guide/

 Blackwomenshealth.org named by Essence magazine as #1 Resource for Black women

 Awarded grant to conduct wellness programs in five cities

 Awarded grant to launch Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life.™ (CYL2™) in four cities

 Released PSA on Breast Cancer featuring Avery Sunshine https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=53SZ6gK6BPo

 Awarded 2012 Women’s Empowerment http://prep.bwhi.org/news/2012/07/19/pressreleases-2012/imperative-wins-2012-women-sempowerment-award/

 Won 2013 NAACP Literary Image Award http://prep.bwhi.org/news/2013/02/04/pressreleases-2013/health-first-the-black-woman-swellness-guide-wins-2013-naacp-image-award/

2014 -2017 2018 - Present

In 2018, BWHI released the first national policy Black women’s health priorities entitled, Black Women Vote: The 2018 National Health Policy , to ensure the health needs of Black women and girls are addressed at the federal and state levels during the 2018 and 2020 election https://bwhi.org/2018/06/08/national-health-policy-

In 2019, BWHI piloted a new program, Sisters Inspiring Sisters (SIS) Circles, in Atlanta that empowers teen girls of color from underserved communities to be tomorrow’s resilient, healthconscious, professional leaders! The program reached 80 teen girls from underserved communities in its inaugural year. https://2019-annual-report.bwhi.org/

In 2018, BWHI published its first National Health Policy Agenda to Educate and Empower Black Voters https://bwhi.org/2018/09/14/black-womens-healthimperative-publishes-its-first-national-health-policyagenda-to-educate-and-empower-black-voter/

Published the Black Women’s Health Agenda & Report Card in 2018 and 2019 bwhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BWHI_ HealthAgenda_v13_Final_LoRes.pdf

Published IndexUs: What Healthy Black Women Can Teach Us About Health content/uploads/2020/01/BWHI_IndexUS_2019_

Launched the Fair Work Initiative on National Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

In 2021, BWHI’s Launches Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign to Reach Black Women and Communities of Color with a $400,000 Grant from The Rockefeller Foundation org/2021/05/26/black-womens-health-imperativelaunches-covid-19-vaccine-campaign-to-reach-blackwomen-and-communities-of-color-with-a-400000grant-from-the-rockefeller-foundation/

BWHI Wins $1.2M Grant from The W.K. Kellogg https://bwhi.org/2022/03/18/blackwomens-health-imperative-wins-1-2m-grant-fromthe-w-k-kellogg-foundation/

Hosted first MSK Policy Summit in Washington, DC

In 2022, BWHI Releases 2022 National Diabetes

Thank You to Our Supporters

ORGANIZATIONS

Advocating Intersectional Medicine

A is For

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

AmazonSmile

American Endowment Foundation

Argenx

Association of Government Accountants (AGA)

Aveeno

BioCentric, Inc.

Biogen

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids

Capital Group

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Chase

CoBank ACB

Crystal Spring Baptist Church

DECIEM, LLC

Deloitte

Drexel University

Entrada Therapeutics, Inc.

Fancy, LLC

Fund II Foundation

Global Fund for Women

Heart of Maine United Way

Horizon

HowMet Aerospace Foundation

HSNi, LLC

Income Research + Management (IR+M)

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals

J&S Laidig Family Foundation

Johnson & Johnson

KITT, LLC

Knix

Learfield Communications, LLC

Lewis-Peacock Charitable Fund

Life Storage/Uncle Bob’s Self Storage

Lincoln Theatre Center Foundation

Logitech Cares Fund

Lululemon Athletica

Marin Community Foundation

Merck

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI)

Micron Technologies

My Fitness Pal

National Life Foundation

National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)

Nike

Nitorum Capital, LP

Novo Nordisk

Oaktree Capital Management, LP

One4All Charitable Fund

Pirktl Giving Fund

QVC, Inc.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Relias, LLC

Revolutionary Wellness

Schmidt Public Affairs, LLC

SCR Consulting, LLC

Sepsis Alliance

Sobi, Inc.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc.

The Catholic High School of Baltimore, Inc.

The Girl Friends, Inc. Atlanta Chapter

The Oregon Community Foundation

The Partnership Project/CDP

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

The Walt Disney Company

Travere Therapeutics Inc.

Triple Threat Productions, Inc.

UCB Biopharma

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Vita-Electric® Skin & Hair

VMLY&R Foundation

Warner Bros. Discovery

Wisconsin Physicians Service, Ins.

IN-KIND GIFTS

Lululemon Athletica

AVERY SOCIETY Named for our founder Byllye Avery

Porter Abbey

Martha Ackelsberg

Chloe Adams

Toyin Ajayi

Andrew Albin

Emilie Aries

Stephanie Ascher

Margaret Aumann

Byllye Avery and Ngina Lythcott

Sara Bandurian

Francine Bard

Shirley Bates

Chad Beckmann

Michael Bensi

Lois Beran

Alanna Boswell

Tara Brailey

Leah Brome

Barbara Brown

GM Burnett

Amy Laura Cahn

Gina Cardazone

Lily Carruthers

Sarah Cavanaugh

Diana Chapman and Christopher Walsh

Ivanna Cole

Neil Crescenzo

Diane Culbert

Margaret Dale

Michael and Mary Lou Daly

Ana Daniels

Angela Davis

Merianne de Merode

Devra Densmore

Deneen Donnley

Caitlyn Duff

Tasia Duske

Sonya Echols

Glory Edim

Maddie Eldridge

Amy Ellentuck

Keela Fett

Emily Fox

Maren Fuller

Patrick Garnett

Vedette Gavin

Emily Giese

Linda Gill Anderson

Linda Goler Blount

Bruce Gottschall

Karen Grant

Linda Green

Heather Hain

Patricia Han

Sharon Hawks

Ben Hering

Archie Holmes

William Hough

Lauren Isom

Judy Jackson

Cassidy Jones

Coco Jones

Kellie and Joseph Kenol

Shelley Klop

Emily Kobin

D'vorah Kost

Nancy Lee

Jeffrey and Lisa Leiden

Allendra Letsome

Corinna Liebowitz

Etienne Logan

Larry Lundy

Julie Lythcott-Haims

Nobel Manaye

Angela Marshall

Megan Martin

Rabin Martin

Deborah McKeever Watson

Melissa McKinney

Cierra McNair

Ned Menninger

Jamie Merriman

Tiffany Montgomery

Victoria Murphy

Gail Myers

Katie Niemi

Kristine Nixon

Phoebe Nobles

Nkem Okeke

Kathy Palokoff

Karina Papa

Erica Reaves

Deborah Reid

Ketta Rhem

Meghan Riley

Natalie Rosenthal

Gabriela Ruchelli

Rachel Ruddock

Nicole Sandford

Dexter Santos

Joe Settineri

Niral Shah

Francine Shakir

Stephanie Sharkey

Katie Sheketoff

Mallory Shelter

Andrew Shih

Kriti Soni

Renee Spence

Stephen Spitz

Bruce Steinberg

Angelo Stennis

Lilian Stern

Bernard Taylor

Sharon Thompson

Candace Tkachuck and Donald Guthrie

Jannine Versi and Daniel Weisberg

Wendy Walters Dean

Donna and Robert Welch

Bethany Willis

Lauren Wilson

Melissa Wise

Terri Wright

Zoe Wright

Angela M. Marshall, MD, FACP (Chair)

Founder and CEO

Comprehensive Women’s Health, Inc.

Vedette Gavin, MPH, MPA (Vice-Chair) Principal Verge Impact Partners

Barbara J. Brown, PhD (Secretary) Clinical Psychologist

Nkem Okeke, MD, MBA (Treasurer) President and CEO Medicalincs, LLC

Byllye Y. Avery (Ex-officio & Founder)

Nancy C. Lee, MD (Member at Large)

Linda Goler Blount, MPH President Black Women’s Health Imperative

Kellie Molin Kenol

Global Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion Endo Pharmaceuticals

Sharon Hawks, MS, RDN, CDE, LDN Director

Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center

Thank you to our Board of Directors

Deborah Reid, JD Senior Health Policy Attorney Legal Action Center

Erica Reaves, DRPH, MPP Principal Equity for the Health of It, LLC

Regina Davis Moss, PhD Associate Executive Director Health Policy Practice

Mike Ellison Actor/Artist/Activist

Mitzi Krockover, MD Managing Director Golden Seeds

Julie Lythcott-Haims, JD, MFA Author City Council Person for Palo Alto

Sharon Thompson, MD CEO

Central Phoenix Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lauren Wilson CEO & Founder ImIn, Inc.

Caira Woods, PhD Deputy Director U.S. Program, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Audra R. Meadows, MD, MPH, FACOG OB-GYN

Jacobs Medical Center and Hillcrest Hospital, UC San Diego Health

Richard E. Stewart President

Pegasus Equity Advisors

Crystal Pirtle Tyler, PhD, MPH

Chief Health Officer

Rhia Ventures

Lakecia Foster Stickney, ESQ, LL.M

Executive Director, Public Policy

Comcast

Lauren Soles, PharmD

Clinical Account Executive Navitus

Support Black Women’s Health Imperative

As we reflect on our accomplishments and progress over the past year, we are honored to have positively impacted the lives of countless Black women and girls, and the diverse communities impacted by rare diseases. However, we also recognize that more work is needed to achieve health equity for all. That is why we are excited to announce that BWHI is planning a large, comprehensive campaign over the next few years to raise a significant amount of money and create a steady growth plan for the organization.

In today's economy, nonprofits need to focus on comprehensive campaigns for longevity. A comprehensive campaign is an essential fundraising tool that can help nonprofits achieve long-term sustainability by raising significant amounts of money over a specified period. Comprehensive campaigns enable non-profits to invest in critical infrastructure, programs, and services that will benefit their communities for years to come.

We need your support to make our upcoming comprehensive campaign a success. Here are ten ways donors, funders, board members, and laypeople can help:

1. Make a financial contribution.

2. Attend our fundraising events and encourage others to do the same.

3. Share our mission and message with your network.

4. Participate in your company’s match program.

5. Become a monthly donor.

6. Sponsor a program or initiative.

7. Support our board of directors.

8. Advocate for policy changes that support women of color.

9. Share your story and how BWHI has impacted your life.

10. Become a Byllye Avery Genius Society-level contributor.

Thank you for considering supporting our upcoming comprehensive campaign. With your help, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of women of color across the country.

44 - DOULAS

inducted into the year-long NOURISH Full Spectrum Doula Program at Morgan State University

40 YEARS!

BWHI RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS FOR ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH EVENTS PLANNED IN 5 CITIES.

4000+ - INTERVIEWS

11 - BWHI

12 YEARS of PARTNERING with the CDC

as one of their top-performing grantee delivering our signature evidence - based lifestyle change program CYL2TM- which helps prevent type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

30 - ACTIVE VIRTUAL CLASSES

educating particpants on healthy living and eating in CYL2TM public community and distant learning program.

3YRS - RDDC MARKS ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY

RDDC - Rare Disease Diversity Coalition founded and led by BWHI with 200+ members and 78 organizations

with Black women about feeling invisibile at their place of work

FairWorkTM addresses workplace health, culture, policies, and practices and encompasses:

1. FairWork Index

2. FairWork Training

3. FairWork Research

4. FairWork Toolkit

12 - ISSUES OF ‘LUNA UNLEASHED’

BWHI’S comic book following the adventures of LUNA, a super shero sex educator, as she works throughout her family and diverse community to prevent the transmission of HIV encourage safe sex practices, and create healthy relationships.

SISTER’S KEEPER CHAPTERS

MY

led by young Black women at historically black colleges and majority universities across the country.

34.5%INCREASE in social media impressions QoQ.

#1 - VOTER EDUCATION RESOURCE:

Considered the #1 education resource for Black Women by whenweallvote.org Black Women Vote: Special Edition, They Can’t Break Our Souls is a BWHI 2022 Midterm Election & Issues Guide on policymakers who are up for national and state elections.