Bench to Community Initiative (BCI)

Yesterday, I released the second print issue of More Life Magazine! I couldn’t be more proud of this collaboration with Painted Pink, Sista’s Daughters, Celebrate Life Ministries and Pink Legacy 50/50. Together, we combined their experience and expertise from addressing different needs in Black communities affected by breast cancer into a single, shared resource. Looking forward to adapting this approach for other cancers and other demographics within the breast cancer community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewTm9Nuz

Congratulations to SafeHER Award recipients Supervisor Holly Mitchell of Los Angeles, CA, and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor of Inglewood, CA, for their incredible work in advancing legislation like the CROWN Act to protect Black women, men, and children. Supervisor Mitchell authored the CROWN Act in 2019 in California and has been a driving force behind its national movement. Her leadership has not only changed laws but transformed lives. Assemblymember Tina McKinnor has successfully expanded the protections of the CROWN Act to include our incarcerated brothers and sisters. You can help end hair discrimination in the workplace, schools, and pools and join over half a million other members of our community by signing the CROWN Act petition today: https://lnkd.in/dpdbAxd A special shoutout to Dave Warner for designing the SafeHer Award, with incredible support from Jazma L. Tapia, Ph.D., and Tiah Tomlin-Harris of My Style Matters Inc. #CROWNAct #endhairdiscrimination

?? BREAKING NEWS ?? California has just passed the historic Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act (AB 2300), banning the toxic phthalate DEHP from IV bags and tubing! This law is the first in the nation and a huge win for patient safety and public health. ?? AB 2300 marks the 20th health-protective law that BCPP has championed! We wrote the legislation; met with dozens of offices; convinced legislators to support this bill; and rallied the masses to take action. Together, we made history!! But here is the caveat... The new law will not go into effect until 2030! Sometimes, no matter how hard you push, the industry pushes back harder. But we are not giving up yet. We're just getting started. Because the pursuit of patient safety is far from over. 3 of the 4 leading manufacturers of IV bags and tubing have DEHP-free options, and guess what? They’re cost-comparable. So, no more excuses about profit over people! We will now focus on calling on hospitals nationwide not to delay taking action and sign our pledge to go DEHP-free. Support our efforts by urging your hospital (if they don't already) to choose DEHP-free IVs! We need your help now to make this effort possible! Follow our campaign and donate to support or efforts for Toxic-Free IVs today, so we can continue to: ?? Convert hospital systems to non-toxic IV options ?? Educate health practitioners so they can protect their patients ?? Hold companies that sell PVC and DEHP medical devices accountable ?? Save lives by protecting neonates, mothers, cancer patients, and everyone! ?? Follow the campaign: https://lnkd.in/eq6FfmJB ?? Donate to support Toxic-Free IV: https://lnkd.in/gdDVZnsR Huge THANK YOU to: Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, California Black Health Network, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists #victory #phthalates #DEHP #PVC #AB2300 #hostpitals #patienthealth #ToxicFreeIV #healthcare #breastcancer #breastcancerpreventon #cancerprevention #toxicchemicals #environmentalhealth

The final day of The Black Beauty Breakdown is tomorrow, September 24th! Join us to access resources, strategies, and practical tips to reduce exposure of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from personal care products and breast cancer risk. During this virtual session, speakers will discuss highlights from the Non-Toxic Black Beauty Project, a Clearya app demo, information about EDC home assessment kits (e.g., Million Markers), and AI insights for better product transparency and hair health! This event is free to register and attend! Register at https://lnkd.in/eTVFV48u SOCAi Labs Clearya

Join us for the final day of The Black Beauty Breakdown on September 24th to access resources and practical tips to become a conscious consumer and reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals! Check out some of the clean brands from the Non-Toxic Black Beauty Project database tagged in this post: PLANT Apothecary Unplugged Essentials Talula Skincare Suki Suki Naturals Strands of Faith Skin Gourmet Sienna Naturals Shea Yeleen San?ndou PiperWai Kobeesco

The final day of The Black Beauty Breakdown is Sept 24th! Don’t miss highlights from the Non-Toxic Black Beauty project, a Clearya app demo, information about endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) home assessment kits (e.g., Million Markers), and AI insights for better product transparency and hair health! During this session, you'll gain access to resources, strategies, and practical tips to reduce exposure of EDCs from personal care products and breast cancer risk. Register at https://lnkd.in/eTVFV48u SOCAi Labs Clearya #consciousconsumer #saferbeauty #consciousbeauty

Day 2 of The Black Beauty Breakdown is all about advocacy! Join us virtually tomorrow, September 17th at 12 PM PT/ 3 PM ET for updates on the Safer Beauty Bill package and the Conscious Beauty Movement. Are you a CHES/MCHES? Earn 2 continuing education credits for attending the livestream and completing the evaluation. Dr. Astrid Williams?? #saferbeauty #consciousbeautymovement #healthadvocacy #nchec #certifiedhealtheducationspecialist

Join us on 9/17 for Day 2 of The Black Beauty Breakdown as we dive into the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act, the Safer Beauty Bill Package, and strategies for health advocacy! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_WH6RNE #saferbeauty #consciousbeautymovement Dr. Astrid Williams??

Join us on?Day 2?of the virtual Black Beauty Breakdown on 9/17 to explore key updates on the?Safer Beauty Bill package?and discover how you can advocate for the conscious beauty movement. Register at https://lnkd.in/eTVFV48u #saferbeauty #cleanbeauty #consciousbeautymovement Dr. Astrid Williams??

The Black Beauty Breakdown starts tomorrow! Tune in to Day 1 for presentations on toxic chemicals and breast cancer disparities, neighborhood-level differences in hair product safety, and personal care product use among women of color. Register at?https://lnkd.in/gn8r3mMg Jazma L. Tapia, Ph.D. Elissia Franklin, PhD Silent Spring Institute Ashlie Santaliz Casiano Zeynep Madak Erdogan ?