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Volume 1 , Issue 2
Winter 2015/2016
In this Issue:
• “Women Who Dared” 21st
Anniversary Gala
• Advocate Training—Health
Professions Pipeline
• HIV/AIDS/STIs Awareness
& Education Initiative
• Inland Empire Black
Women’s Health Partnership & Convening
• 2015 Year in Review
A D V O C A T E T R A I N I N G P R O G R A M ( AT P ) – H E A L T H P R O F E S S I O N S P I P E L I N E & L E A D E R S H I P
CABWHP’s Healthcare Pipeline Leadership & Advocacy Training Pro-
gram (HPL-ATP) focuses on training young Black women ages 16-35
who are interested in pursuing, or are currently pursuing, training and
education in the health professions. Our goal is to continue to
strengthen the pipeline of Black women in the healthcare professions
as a means to reducing health disparities and improving the overall
health and wellness of Black women, families and communities.
The HPL-ATP exposes young women to an innovative, culturally com-
petent leadership development and training program. The program
will include health professions internship placements, mentoring,
advocacy training and activities to inspire, encourage, and support
completion of healthcare professions education and training, includ-
ing allied health professions training. HPL-ATP is funded by a grant
from The California Wellness Foundation.
Formal training modules are scheduled to begin in late Spring 2016 and will take place in the four
California counties with the largest population of Black women – Los Angeles, Alameda, Sacramento
and San Bernardino. The online application can be found on our website at CABWHP.org or by con-
tacting Senior Program Coordinator, Adrienne Bausley, via email at [email protected].
We are excited to announce that CABWHP’s 21st Anniversary Break-
fast Gala will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the beautiful
City Club in downtown Los Angeles. This highly anticipated event will
culminate activities in commemoration of Women’s History Month.
The annual fundraiser gala, entitled Women Who Dared: Our Legacy
and Our Future, presents an excellent opportunity for CABWHP to
raise funds to support programs and initiatives designed to improve
the health and wellness of Black women and girls in California.
During this special occasion we honor Black women who “dare” to
demonstrate steadfast leadership, integrity and commitment to im-
prove the lives of Black women, girls, families and communities. This
year we will honor unsung hero and advocate D’Ann Morris (Health
Director of the Los Angeles Urban League) and Jackie Majors (CEO of
Crystal Stairs and champion for children and families). Stay tuned for
more announcements regarding the gala and our amazing Black
women honorees.
Our past breakfast galas honoring Sheila E., Debbie Allen, Dr. Toni
Yancey, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Paula Madison, Karen Bass, Synthia Saint
James, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Norma Mtume, MC Lyte, Rosemary
Turner, Jacquie Stephens and Sylvia Drew Ivie were overwhelmingly
successful. We look forward to replicating that success in 2016!
PLEASE mark your calendars and make plans to attend this special
fundraising gathering. Additional information will be available soon!
S AV E - T H E - DA T E — M A R C H 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 2 1 S T A N N I V E R S A R Y B R E A K FA S T G A L A
… We believe a healthier future is possible when women are empowered to make choices in an environ-ment where equal access and health justice are com-munity priorities.
January:
• LA County Commission on HIV
meeting—Jan 14
• MLK Day—Jan 18
February:
• Black History Month
• Heart Health Awareness Month
• “Even Me” Film Screening —
Los Angeles Feb 18 (HIV/AIDS , women 50+)
March:
• Women’s History Month
• S.A.G.E. (Sisters Aging with
Grace & Elegance) Workshop & “Even Me” Film Screening —Oakland Mar 5
• CABWHP 21st Anniversary
Breakfast Gala—Mar 31
April:
• Sexual Health Awareness Month
& Minority Health Month
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In 2015, CABWHP elevated its outreach and aware-
ness efforts in the areas of HIV/AIDS and Sexually
Transmitted Infections via partnerships with the
National Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)
and the California Black Health Network (CBHN).
This work is part of an initiative of The California
Wellness Foundation on HIV/AIDS/STIs prevention
and treatment issues for women of color. As part
of a comprehensive, fact-finding mission BWHI
partnered with CABWHP to conduct HIV/AIDS/STI
community forums and expert convenings in South-
ern and Northern California.
In fall 2015, CABWHP launched a partnership with
CBHN to host community screenings and dialogues
for the documentary film Even Me by Megan Ebor.
The film focuses on HIV and the 50+ population. A
Dec. 1st screening at the Mayme Clayton Library
and Museum in Culver City reached full capacity with an audience of 60+ concerned stakeholders.
The dialogue aroused grave concern and active discussion on prevention and awareness needs.
Future screenings are planned for Feb 18 (Los Angeles) and March 5 (Oakland).
2015 marked my first full year as CEO. It was a year filled with wonderful opportunities, new initia-
tives, collaborations, and activities in service to California’s Black women and girls, their families and
communities. On behalf of our staff and Board of Directors, we sincerely thank the myriad of Black
women of all ages who served with us as volunteers, consultants, thought-leaders, subject-matter
experts, supporters, program participants, and attendees at our community forums, convenings,
health events, and collaborative meetings. We extend special thanks to our funders who supported
our work in 2015—The California Wellness Foundation, Blue Shield Foundation, Kaiser Permanente,
California Healthcare Foundation, and California Community Foundation.
In 2015, we continued to build upon our core work aimed at improving overall health and wellness,
developed new partnerships, expanded our geographic reach in California, launched a new strategic
planning process, pursued diverse funding sources, and made significant progress on the develop-
ment of our new website. Our staff and volunteers conducted and participated in a series of health
conferences, advocate training, health data dissemination, film screenings, focus groups, health
fairs, exhibits, conferences, campaigns, initiatives, legislative and policy activities, and more. We are
excited to advance this important work in 2016 and welcome your continued support!
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HIV/AIDS/STI S W O M E N O F C O L O R A WA R E N E S S & E D U C AT I O N I N I T I AT I V E
2 0 1 5 C A B W H P : Y E A R I N R E V I E W— S . Y . A A D A M
A promising partnership is budding in the Inland Empire around the issue of Black women’s health.
Currently the collaborative partnership includes CABWHP, Black Women for Wellness (BWW), Great
Beginnings for Black Babies (GBBB) and Pitzer College, and launched with a convening and dinner
with 15 women on Pitzer’s beautiful campus in Claremont, CA. The partnership was initiated when
Pitzer College Sociology professor, Dr. Alicia Bonaparte, connected with CABWHP CEO, Sonya Young
Aadam, via our longtime supporter and former Director Fran Jemmott. Dr. Bonaparte teaches a
course on birthing rituals and culture, and desired to connect her students with organizations working
on Black women’s health issues.
CABWHP was thrilled to join with
Executive Directors Rae Jones
(GBBB) and Jan Robinson Flint
(BWW) in the development of
this first convening with Dr.
Bonaparte. Stay tuned for more.
...our Mission…
CABWHP is the only 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization solely
dedicated to improving the health of
California's Black women and girls
through education, policy, outreach
and advocacy. We are committed to
advocating for policies and practices
that promote and improve physical,
spiritual, mental and emotional well
-being. We believe a healthier future
is possible when women are
empowered to make choices in an
environment where equal access and
health justice are community
priorities.
Volume 1 , Issue 2
Convening at Pitzer College, Claremont, CA 2015—Dr.
Alicia Bonaparte, students, organization leaders, and maternal health advocates
California Black Women’s Health Project
9800 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Suite 905
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-1828
www.CABWHP.org
(All new website launching soon!)