Fall 2023 / Section 01 (Fall 2023) ·

The National Black Women’s Health Project

by Tessa Wilson-Brown

The National Black Women’s Health Project, now called the Black Women’s Health Imperative, is an organization dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of Black women and girls. The organization was founded in 1984 and continues to provide programs and resources through their website and in-person throughout the country.

Cover of a program from the First National Conference on Black Women's Health Issues. Cover is a dark blue color with text above the logo saying "First National Conference on Black Women's Health Issues." The circular logo depicts two women from the shoulders up, with no faces, and says "The Black Women's Health Project." Other information on this cover is the date (June 24-26, 1983), the location (Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia), and the sponsors (Black Women's Health Project and National Women's Health Network).
Two pages from the program for the First National Conference on Black Women's Health Issues. These pages show part of the schedule for Friday, June 24, including some of the workshops taking place that day.
Cover of the National Black Women's Health Project's Self-Help Manual. This cover contains the black and white outline of the profile of three women's faces. A quote in the top right corner says "Defining, Promoting, and Maintaining Health."
Two pages from the Self-Help Manual. These pages include the five goals for self-help groups. The corners of the pages have the same logo as the cover of the manual.
Cover of the National Black Women's Health Project's Self-Help Booklet. The logo in the center is a drawing of five hands holding on to the same ring.
Flyer on pink paper for the "Politics of Black Women's Health" forum.
Flyer on dark pink paper for the third annual "Black and Female: What is the Reality?" retreat.

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