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RSP is a window into reproductive health and wellness for women of African descent.

As an organization, we approach diseases of the female reproductive system and their associated issues through a cultural and social justice lens, because we believe that poor knowledge of reproductive health is primarily related to health, racial, and socioeconomic disparities. Our mission is to educate and empower women of African descent regarding common but rarely discussed diseases of the rep

roductive system that disproportionately affect them.

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08/13/2026

"Black don't crack" may be a popular saying, but melanin is not a substitute for sunscreen.

While darker skin contains more melanin and has some natural UV protection, it is still vulnerable to sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancer.

Because skin cancer in Black communities is often diagnosed later, awareness and prevention are especially important.

08/11/2026

Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, with endometrial cancer being the most common type of uterine cancer. Uterine cancer rates are predicted to rise in the coming years, furthering the disproportionate impacts on Black women.

Because there are no routine screening tests for uterine cancer, it is important to know the risk factors and recognize the symptoms. Uterine cancer has a 95% survivability rate when diagnosed early, so reporting any symptoms to your healthcare provider is crucial.

To learn more, scan the QR code on the last slide or visit https://rsphealth.org/uterine-endometrial-cancer/.

08/06/2026

Promising research and an important caution.

A 2025 systematic review in BMC Women's Health, covering 31 studies and more than 55,000 people, found that vitamin D supplementation and animal-source vitamin A may help reduce uterine fibroid size. Evidence for vitamins E and K remains unclear.

This is a reason to talk to your provider, not a reason to start a supplement regimen on your own. Fat-soluble vitamins build up in the body, and too much vitamin A or D can cause real harm.

Ask for a vitamin D test from your healthcare provider, and ask if a supplement is right for you.

To learn more about uterine fibroids, visit rsphealth.org/uterine-fibroids and to read the new research, go to https://bit.ly/4wbEJ9q.

08/01/2026

It’s tempting to buy those cute, budget-friendly outfits from stores offering new styles each week, but have you ever wondered what price we truly pay for them?

Join Word in Black for a virtual discussion that examines the hidden costs of fast fashion, from its impact on your health and the environment to its influence on Black-owned businesses. The Resilient Sisterhood Project is excited to have our intern, Kennedy Black, join the conversation to share more on the links between fast fashion, related industries, and reproductive health outcomes.

📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026
🕡 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM ET
💻 Virtual

🎟️ Register here: wordinblack.com/events

Moderator:
- Shernay Williams, Events Manager of Word in Black

Panelists:
- Teju Adisa-Farrar, The Black Fiber & Textile Network
- Jamila Wright, Content Creator who shares personal experiences with hormone disruption linked to fast fashion
- Kennedy Black, Resilient Sisterhood Project

07/31/2026

Heavy bleeding from fibroids can deplete your body's iron over time, leading to iron deficiency anemia. Up to 30% of women with fibroids develop it.

This isn't ordinary tiredness. It's the kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn't touch often paired with dizziness, shortness of breath, a racing heart, headaches, or trouble concentrating.

So many of us have normalized this. We've called it stress, or being busy, or getting older. But if you experience regular heavy bleeding, it might be anemia. Ask your provider to check your hemoglobin and iron store levels.

To learn more about uterine fibroids, visit rsphealth.org/uterine-fibroids or screenshot and scan the QR code on the last slide.

07/29/2026

Most women with fibroids go on to have healthy pregnancies, but 10–30% of pregnant women with fibroids do experience complications.

This matters enormously in a country where the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality is so high.

If you are pregnant and have fibroids, ask your healthcare provider questions: How many fibroids do I have? How large are they? Where are they located? And, what does that mean for my labor and delivery plan?

To learn more about uterine fibroids, scan the QR code on the last slide or visit https://rsphealth.org/uterine-fibroids/.

07/27/2026

Fibroids are benign. Their consequences are often not.

Fibroids are treatable, and treatment options have expanded far beyond hysterectomy. Medication, myomectomy, and other approaches do exist (ACOG).

Ask your healthcare provider about all the options that might work for you.

To learn more, scan the QR code on the last slide or visit https://rsphealth.org/uterine-fibroids/.

07/24/2026

Brew and Blossom: A Summertime Tea Social has come to a close, but we are still buzzing with excitement from the vibrant energy and powerful conversations about uterine fibroids and reproductive health from this past Saturday. Swipe through to see some moments from the event! 📸

We are deeply grateful to everyone who braved the rain to join us, to our co-sponsors Our Bodies Ourselves and Boston Medical Center Health System, and to the financial support from Partnering for Equity: An Academic and Community Alliance to Eliminate Disparities throughout the Fibroid Experience. Together, your commitment to reproductive health education made this gathering possible.

Until next time! 🌺💚

07/23/2026

July is Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month.

Uterine fibroids are a common condition related to Black women's reproductive health, and one of the most ignored. Up to 80% of Black women will develop them by age 50, and Black women are diagnosed about three times as often as white women, often earlier. Black women also present with more fibroids and more severe symptoms.

To learn more about uterine fibroids, scan the QR code on the last slide or go to rsphealth.org/uterine-fibroids

07/16/2026

Imagine a future where preventing breast cancer could be as simple as receiving a vaccine.

While breast cancer vaccines are still being studied, researchers are making exciting progress in developing therapies that train the immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells.

Although these vaccines are not yet available outside of clinical trials, the research offers hope for new ways to prevent breast cancer and reduce recurrence.

To learn more about breast cancer, scan the QR code or follow this link: rsphealth.org/breast-cancer/.

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255 Main Street, 8th Floor
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+16175904003

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http://rsphealth.org/

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