Because the
black woman
is the backbone of the
black family
We Value black women
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Breaking down the stigma, stereotypes, and systemic oppression of Black Women
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Trusting Black Women As Experts
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Empowerment of Black Women
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Centering Black Women
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Uplifting Black Women to be Whole and Complete
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Being Relatable and Respectable To Black Women (for staff and followers)
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Acknowledging The Full Experience of Black Women
What Black Women Really Need
in the 2nd most "Livable" city
The BWPA felt that it was important to not only author this survey but release the results of this data to the larger community because more often than not, Black women’s voices also are not amplified - even in research that is supposedly intended to reflect their experience. It was important for the BWPA to start the process of digging behind the numbers - hearing the fears, anxieties, and experiences of the women of color who live in the Greater Pittsburgh region. The theme of the work of the BWPA was
“Listen to Black Women.”
"listen to black women"
check out our new report
Situating the Voice and Experiences of Black Women in Greater Pittsburgh
Meet Our founder
Rochelle Jackson
"My goal is to ensure black women don't just survive but THRIVE!"
Rochelle has served for many years as an advocate for equity, fighting for social and economic justice. Her passion for this work is inspired by her own personal journey as a single mom and through previously-held roles as the Femisphere Project Director at Women and Girls Foundation and as a Public Policy Advocate at Just Harvest.
signature programs
Empowerment
Institute
for
women
Designed to empower, educate, and position Black women to amplify their voices in policy, to be effective advocates for their community, and to be empowered to change their circumstances from surviving to thriving. We provide Black women with the tools and tips they need to be confident, effective voices in our community and beyond.
Advocacy
Bootcamp training
Through our Black Women’s Policy Agenda we train Black women from the Greater Pittsburgh communities to be voices for change. The Amplify Your Voice is our annual advocacy training bootcamp.
one on one
advocacy
Are you trying to navigate the complex system of programs and services in our community and tired of jumping through hoops with no results? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? The Black Women’s Policy Center is here to help. We can provide you with advocacy support to connect you and your family to the programs and resources you need.
black women's
policy agenda
The problems Black women face in the Greater Pittsburgh region are complex. In order for this region to fix these problems we must start with listening to Black women. The Black Women's Policy Agenda is building collective power among Black women across all identities.
listen to
black women podcast
Listen to Black Women – Our Voices, Our Agenda will provide a platform that centers and amplifies the voices of Black women--all women across all identities. The podcast will serve as a bold voice for policy and practice changes that improve the lives of Black women in the Greater Pittsburgh region.
Life
Skills
training
Life skills are not taught in school, but these skills are necessary. Life skills take time to cultivate but development and understanding that there is always room for improvement to be our best self.
Life Coaching/
mentoring
The BWPC wants to see you be the best you can be and accomplish all that you were created for. Our life coaches will help you maximize your full potential.
general support for
single & grieving moms
The BWPC understands the unique challenges single mothers face as well the void left behind when a child is lost to violence. We want to create a community of support and build relationships with others who can empathize with what you are going through.
This is where it all began!
Initiatives that mobilize, enact, and promote public policy for black women is the focus of Black Women Policy Agenda. After several successful initiatives, we expanded to the Black Women's Policy Center. Learn more about the work we've done under the BWPA.
