UNAPOLOGETICALLY WORKING
FOR THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
OF BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS.
November 2026 General Election CALENDAR
A REBEL GUIDE TO 2026 PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Quite often people say that the next election is the most important election in our lifetimes, and to be honest the 2024 election was the most important election of our lifetime –– millions of people across the globe are feeling the consequences of that election. However, this upcoming election is a very important one, especially for Californians.
2026 Be Judge-Y Guide
As a voter, we want you to feel empowered when you cast your vote and welcome you to do your own research to ensure that each candidate you vote for aligns with your values.
2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
For the 2026 legislative session, we are focused on the California Assembly and Senate bills that impact the health, economic stability, and fundamental rights of Black women and girls. Explore our top legislative priorities below to see what we are fighting for in Sacramento—and how we are holding our lawmakers accountable to our communities.
2026 VOTER PROPOSITIONS
From county-wide initiatives to city-specific policies, what's on the ballot matters. Explore our 2026 Los Angeles County and Municipal propositions to understand what is at stake for the health, economic security, and wellness of Black women and girls across Los Angeles.
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.
Support the first 501(c)4 organization
The first 501(c)4 organization in the country focused on Black women’s reproductive justice. Headquartered in Los Angeles with a satellite office in Stockton, we build the collective legislative and political power of Black women and girls throughout California.
YOU DESERVE BETTER
You Deserve Better is a campaign by Black Women for Wellness Action Project and Courage California. Using a speculative fiction format, we take a closer look at the horrors of crisis pregnancy centers.
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Latest News
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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