The Black Women’s Institute for Health (BWIH) was established to address the systemic barriers that prevent Black women from receiving equitable
healthcare, mental health support, and career opportunities. BWIH is not a research institute, it is an advocacy organization, committed to collecting
disaggregated race-based data and tangible impact. We do this not just to fill a gap but to fuel policy change, demand systemic accountability,
and ensure that Black women and gender-diverse people are no longer invisible in health and social policy.
Our work is deeply rooted in an anti-Black racism, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed framework. While Black women, girls, and gender-expansive people are at the center of what we do, we recognize that our health is interconnected with the well-being of our entire community. That is why we also advocate for Black men and boys, challenge the misogynoir and lateral violence that impact our communities, and push for holistic, community-driven solutions. That is why we also advocate for Black men and boys, challenge the misogynoir and lateral violence that impact our communities, and push
for holistic, community-driven solutions.