Black Women’s Health

Women Empowering Women 2026: Celebrating Black Women’s Wellness

In March 2026, ASHRO had the honor of participating in the inspiring Women Empowering Women 2026 Conference, themed “Preserved in Peace." This empowering event, hosted by Kimberly Fisher and co-hosted by Pastor Wendy Singleton, brought together over 100 women for a day of holistic wellness, connection, and inspiration.

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BLACK WOMEN DESERVE…

We must build Black women’s capacity to lead the change we need, and to collaborate in meaningful ways with partners across many sectors to achieve long-term transformational change.

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Onward & Upward with Alia Stevenson

Thank you to Alia Stevenson for joining us for Onward & Upward with Leslie E. Royal, brought to you by Ashro.

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Building the Future We Deserve

The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness is gearing up to host our annual Black Women’s Wellness Day (BWWDAY) event. Over the 13 years the event occurred, we have impacted the lives of thousands of women across the country.

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Staying Active, Fit and Free Year-Round

The Well Black Woman acknowledges her own value and consciously creates the space and time in her daily life to put her own health and well-being first. She does this despite the many demands on her time and energy, and she refuses to simply focus on surviving day to day, or to allow a cycle of self-neglect to take hold of her life.

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Thank Heavens I Can Wear White Now

Leslie E. Royal, Ashro Brand Ambassador, shares her story about fibroids treatment. July is wear white month for us to show our support for women suffering from fibroids.

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Women’s Health Month: A Time to Rise as Well Black Women!

May is National Women's Health Month. Making the commitment to live as WELL BLACK WOMEN has never been more important. As we continue to navigate and recover from the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that Black women have been hard hit. It’s time to emerge stronger than ever as WELL BLACK WOMEN!

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Share With Us About Your Wellness Journey

Lisa and Alia from The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness want to hear about your health & wellness journey. Share with us!

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It’s Time to Demand Action to Save Black Mothers & Babies

Black Maternal and Child Health in the United States is in a State of Emergency. April is Minority Health Month and home to national Black Maternal and Child Health Week which is observed each year from April 11-17th. This is a critical time to talk about a pressing issue that deserves our immediate attention - the health of Black mothers and babies.

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A Call to Action for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month and a time to celebrate the many contributions women have made to building our world and improving the human condition. This starts with the powerful women in our families and extended community who persisted against incredible odds and obstacles to move our families forward from one generation to the next! We ARE because of them!

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Onward & Upward: S2:E1 with Lisa Peyton-Caire

Thank you to Lisa Peyton-Caire for joining us for Season 2 of Onward & Upward with Leslie E. Royal, brought to you by Ashro. Watch Episode 1: Prioritizing Your Health and Wellbeing with Lisa now.

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Partnership announcement for heart health featuring Lisa Peyton-Caire, emphasizing awareness for Black women's wellness.

Partnership to Empower Black women to prioritize their health

The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness announced its partnership with Ashro to empower Black women to prioritize and transform their health.

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Ashro Partners with The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness

I’m challenging you today and throughout the month of February to take hold of your heart health like never before, and to take these seven immediate steps recommended by the American Heart Association to lower your risk of heart disease:

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