UNAPOLOGETICALLY WORKING
FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
OF BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS.
November 2026 General Election Calendar
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POWER, PROTECTION & THE PATH FORWARD
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Why We Build Power
Systemic racism and sexism have deep roots, showing up in the policies that influence our health. BWWAP challenges these systems of oppression by shifting the power dynamics that routinely disadvantage women and Black people. Our goal is simple, to use policy, electoral advocacy, and the power of narrative to reimagine a just new future where Black women and girls thrive.
Our commitment to understanding and elevating the health needs of Black women has earned us a reputation as policy experts in California. We harness the power of community organizing to elect leaders who share our mission, and we create media content that drives the narrative around reproductive justice. Unacceptable health disparities continue to grow in our state, and we use every tool available to advance equity for Black women.
Elections
We hold our elected leaders accountable for honoring Black women’s health needs. We educate voters, endorse candidates, and work to elect champions who will recognize the intersectionality of these needs and fight to prioritize them.
Policy
We dismantle oppressive structures by advocating for local, state, and federal policies that protect and advance reproductive justice. Each year, we sponsor several pieces of state legislation and work with activists and elected allies to get our bills signed into law.
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Re-imagining Maternal Health
Why this matters Black women face unacceptably high rates of maternal mortality. Black mothers across the U.S. (including here in California) are more than three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women, and this holds true across incomes and education levels. While all women giving birth in the U.S. face poorer…
CA Momnibus Act
Black mommas and babies face disproportionately high rates of maternal and infant mortality. For years, BWWAP has advocated for solutions to address this complex problem. We’ve tackled implicit bias in the health care system and expanded access to certified nurse-midwives. Now, in our most comprehensive legislative package yet, we helped re-envision what maternal health can…
Governor Newsom signs BWWAP co-sponsored Momnibus bill!
BWWAP was proud to participate in Governor Newsom’s virtual bill signing ceremony of SB 65, authored by Senator Skinner and known as the CA Momnibus Bill. Together, we publicly recognized California’s commitment to addressing our state’s deep racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. This bill is one historic step forward, and we look forward continuing this journey toward reproductive justice with our state’s elected leaders and community advocates.
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