Black Women's
Health Month

Advancing the health and well-being of Black women in Detroit and beyond.

What is
Black Women's
Health Month

Black Women’s Health Month (BWHM) is a community-led initiative created by Remembering Cherubs to address health disparities impacting Black women. This year’s theme is Healing for the Culture.

Held annually on the first Saturday in August, Talk It Out, Walk It Out (TIOWIO) serves as the official kickoff for Black Women’s Health Month in Detroit. Presented in partnership with The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the event brings the community together for conversation, wellness activities, and a symbolic awareness walk.

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Official Proclamation

On August 1, 2026, Black Women's Health Month founder Monica Sholar Anderson received an official proclamation from the City of Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declaring August Black Women’s Health Month in Detroit.

The proclamation honored Monica’s leadership through Remembering Cherubs and encouraged residents across the city to support the movement.

This milestone achievement belongs to every partner, supporter, and community member who helped bring this vision to life.

Community Calendar

Throughout August, Remembering Cherubs coordinates the official Black Women’s Health Month Community Calendar, featuring partner-led activities across Metro Detroit. Community partners host classes, workshops, webinars, and events aligned with the month’s theme or five priority focus areas:

Maternal & Reproductive Health

Mental Wellness

Physical Wellness & Chronic Disease Prevention

Research Equity

Social Determinants of Health

This coordinated calendar expands access points across Metro Detroit, ensuring Black women can engage in activities, education, and resource connection throughout the month.

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Get Involved

Community members are invited to explore the official calendar and participate in events and activities happening throughout the month.

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Community partners are invited to include a

new or existing activity in the official Black Women’s Health Month Community Calendar.

Calendar Submission

Supporters are invited to give to BWHM and help make free community events, resources and opportunities possible throughout August.

Give to BWHM

Did You Know?

Health disparities are preventable, measurable differences in health outcomes or access to healthcare between specific groups. The disparities Black women face are real, urgent, and unacceptable.

Black women:

are more than twice as likely to have a stillbirth and three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications

CDC

face higher rates of many chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma)

KFF

experience fibroids at significantly higher rates, often with untreated symptoms that reduce quality of life

CDC

"But Why?"

Black women’s bodies are no different. So why are Black women impacted at higher rates across at least 12 major health disparity categories in the United States? Primary reasons point to systems, not to us. Systemic racism means Black women are too often unheard or under-cared for in medical settings simply because of their race. Historical discrimination, like redlining, created food deserts and lasting mistrust rooted in medical exploitation.

Take Action

These stats tell a devastating story of inequity, but they aren’t the full picture. Because behind the statistics are mothers and daughters, community members, and community leaders who are striving to raise awareness and break the cycle of health disparities impacting this community. Explore the official Black Women’s Health Month Community Calendar and be part of a movement working to ensure Black women are seen, heard and supported in every area of their health.

Official Black Women's Health Month Community Calendar

Click each flyer to view event details. When multiple events appear on a date, click on the "record" to view all events scheduled for that day. New events are added regularly – check back often for updates.

The Community Calendar is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer.

Mobile viewing may not display all calendar details properly.

Community Calendar Disclaimer: Events and activities listed on the Black Women’s Health Month Community Calendar are shared for informational purposes only. Inclusion on the calendar does not constitute an official endorsement, sponsorship, approval, or assumption of responsibility by Remembering Cherubs. Each event is independently organized and managed by the listed host or organization.