Black Women For Wellness

Black Women For Wellness Black Women for Wellness started as sisterfriends with the Birthing Project in Los Angeles in 1997. Financial Contributors to BWW are tax deductible.

Black Women for Wellness is committed to healing, educating, inspiring, and supporting Black women, so we may tap our personal power to enhance and improve our health and well being. We began as a group of women concerned about the health and well-being of our babies.As grandmothers, mothers, aunties, daughters, and sisterfriends, we found we had no choice but to take on the plethora of health issues Black women encounter. As a non-profit, Black Women for Wellness is able to seek funding and accept donations to support our programs. BWW is a nonprofit corporation under Section 501 (c) (3) Revenue Code.

Dear Mama 🤎You are worthy of care, protection, and rest.Your voice matters. Your body deserves to be trusted.You are not...
04/11/2026

Dear Mama 🤎

You are worthy of care, protection, and rest.
Your voice matters. Your body deserves to be trusted.
You are not alone…we are in this with you.

As we begin Black Maternal Health Week, we’re holding space for affirmation, healing, and community. We have a full week of events designed to uplift and support you.

Visit the link in bio, share with a mama or a friend, and we’ll see you there. ✨

Did someone say free food? We did. 🤎At BWW, we believe food is medicine and food justice is a pathway to healing and wel...
04/10/2026

Did someone say free food? We did. 🤎

At BWW, we believe food is medicine and food justice is a pathway to healing and wellness. Our Food Distribution Program provides fresh, seasonal produce to families across Los Angeles.

Visit the link in bio to complete our intake form and share your story for a chance to be featured in our community spotlight.

A special thank you to .ca for joining us at last month’s distribution. Learn more about their work at www.allforkids.org.

Black Maternal Health Week will kick off with intention, reflection, and love. 🤎We’re starting the week with our Dear Ma...
04/09/2026

Black Maternal Health Week will kick off with intention, reflection, and love. 🤎

We’re starting the week with our Dear Mamas: Letter Writing Workshop—a space to slow down, pour into ourselves, and honor the journeys of Black motherhood through our own words. Because before anything else, we deserve to be seen, heard, and held.

And we’re just getting started… swipe to see the full week of events designed to uplift our health, our bodies, and our community.

RSVP now at bwwla.org ✨

Join Sisters@Eight for Eternally Beautiful on Friday, April 10. 🤎✨Beauty isn’t a fixed standard—it’s a lifelong journey....
04/08/2026

Join Sisters@Eight for Eternally Beautiful on Friday, April 10. 🤎✨

Beauty isn’t a fixed standard—it’s a lifelong journey. Join us for a powerful, intergenerational conversation exploring how our beauty care needs evolve across every stage of life—from youth to our golden years. Together, we’ll uplift holistic approaches to beauty that honor both how we look and how we feel.

Grounded in health education and advocacy, we’ll also discuss recent Consumer Reports findings on harmful toxins in hair used in extensions, braids, and wigs—part of our ongoing work to ensure Black women and girls have access to safe, clean beauty products.

We’ll close by uplifting our upcoming Black Maternal Health Week activities and celebrating Black motherhood, reproductive justice, and collective care. Come as you are—bring your stories, questions, and wisdom.

Speakers include:
Angela Green, Esthetician
Madison Beckett, BWW Beauty Justice
Gabrielle Brown, BWW Black Maternal & Infant Health
Skylynn Hayes, BWW Black Maternal & Infant Health

Art. Justice. Healing. 🤎Join Black Women for Wellness for Artistry in Justice: Environmental and Health, an immersive ar...
04/07/2026

Art. Justice. Healing. 🤎

Join Black Women for Wellness for Artistry in Justice: Environmental and Health, an immersive art exhibit exploring environmental and personal health through Afro-Indigenous practices centered on Black women’s experiences.

From plastics and water equity to beauty and wellness, this exhibit highlights both the challenges we face and the resilience we carry.

đź“… May 16
⏰ 7–9 PM PST
đź“Ť 4276 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
đźš— Free street parking available

RSVP at the link in bio.

Beauty isn’t just personal, it’s political. 🤎Join us for Regulating Beauty: Policy Pathways to Protect Black Women and G...
04/06/2026

Beauty isn’t just personal, it’s political. 🤎

Join us for Regulating Beauty: Policy Pathways to Protect Black Women and Girls at the Beauty Justice Conference, where we’ll break down how policy, regulation, and advocacy shape the products we use and the health of our communities.

This conversation goes beyond the aisle…diving into environmental racism, gaps in regulation, and what it takes to push for safer, community-centered solutions.

🎟 Free registration is open now
đź”— Secure your spot at the link in bio

We’re bringing the community together, one stitch at a time 🧶🤍Black Women for Wellness is excited to introduce our Knitt...
04/04/2026

We’re bringing the community together, one stitch at a time 🧶🤍

Black Women for Wellness is excited to introduce our Knitting & Crochet Circle: a cozy, welcoming space to gather, create, and connect. Whether you’re a beginner or been doing this for years, there’s a seat for you here.

Bring your own supplies and tap into a relaxed space where creativity flows and conversation follows.

For more info, contact Regina Martin at 213-400-8919 or regina@bwwla.com.

From bump to baby, nourishment matters every step of the way 🤍In honor of National Nutrition Month, BWW teamed up with C...
04/02/2026

From bump to baby, nourishment matters every step of the way 🤍

In honor of National Nutrition Month, BWW teamed up with Cinnamoms for Healthy Tummies: From Bump to Baby—a day rooted in care, education, and community for growing families. From cooking demos to real conversations, we created space for moms to learn, connect, and feel supported.

We talked through what balanced nutrition looks like during pregnancy, how early feeding shapes a baby’s development, and simple ways to build healthy habits from the very beginning.

Because supporting healthy families starts with access, resources, and community. Thank you to everyone who showed up and poured into this space with us.

Black Maternal Health Week starts April 11 and we’re creating space for Black mamas to be seen, supported, and celebrate...
04/01/2026

Black Maternal Health Week starts April 11 and we’re creating space for Black mamas to be seen, supported, and celebrated every step of the way. 🤎

From a letter-writing gathering honoring Black motherhood, to our Black Mamas Birthing Tour, to a womb healing and movement experience, this week is rooted in care, connection, and community. We’re holding space for those trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, parenting, healing, and everything in between.

We’re also proud to uplift the 4th Annual San Joaquin County Black Maternal Health Symposium on April 16 as part of this important week of action and awareness.

Join us as we center joy, healing, and justice for Black mothers and families. Spots are limited for select events — RSVP at the link in bio.

For today’s spotlight, we honor Megan Thee Stallion…artist, entrepreneur, and advocate who continues to show up with s...
03/31/2026

For today’s spotlight, we honor Megan Thee Stallion…artist, entrepreneur, and advocate who continues to show up with strength, honesty, and resilience. 🤎

Through her music, education, and advocacy, Megan has used her platform to speak on healing, protecting Black women, and owning your voice unapologetically. From earning her degree to navigating public challenges with grace, she reminds us that softness and strength can exist at the same time.

We celebrate the confidence, vulnerability, and power she carries on her sturdy Black shoulders and thank her for her past support of Black Women for Wellness!

What’s in your beauty routine… and how is it impacting your health?This conversation goes deeper than the aisle. We’re u...
03/30/2026

What’s in your beauty routine… and how is it impacting your health?

This conversation goes deeper than the aisle. We’re unpacking the real connection between product safety, reproductive health, and the conditions disproportionately affecting Black women—from fibroids to CCCA and beyond.

Join an interdisciplinary panel of experts as we break down what’s often overlooked and explore safer, informed choices for our bodies and our communities. This is beauty justice in action.

Tap in, get informed, and be part of the shift.

Register now at the link in bio.

Our Beauty Justice team tapped in with the next generation ✨We pulled up to Hamilton High and had a real conversation wi...
03/30/2026

Our Beauty Justice team tapped in with the next generation ✨

We pulled up to Hamilton High and had a real conversation with the LeadHERship Hami Sisterhood about beauty, health, and self-worth and the room was FULL of insight, curiosity, and future leaders.

They’re asking questions, thinking critically, and choosing themselves in real time. We love to see it.

This is what community care looks like. And we’re just getting started.

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4340 11th Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90008

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+13232905955

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