Black Women Organized for Political Action

06/19/2026

This , we mark 161 years since the emancipation of the remaining slaves in Texas. And we do so with clear eyes: the work of liberation is not finished.

It was not finished in 1865. It was not finished when the Voting Rights Act was signed in 1965. And it is far from finished today — in 2026 — as we watch the very tools of Black political power being dismantled, state by state, map by map, in real time.

BWOPA was founded on the conviction that Black women's liberation requires Black women's political power.

So this Juneteenth, we celebrate. We grieve. And we organize.

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

🚨DID YOU KNOW: 65%. That's the share of Black women and Latinas who say their training programs are doing only a fair or poor job preparing them for future opportunities.

That number should alarm every educator, policymaker, and healthcare leader in California. Mentorship and clear career pathways can change this — and our research shows exactly how.

📥 Download our full report. https://tinyurl.com/BWOPA-HealthEquity

06/16/2026

ICYMI: Join us Tuesday, June 23 at the Oakland Marriott City Center for this year’s Black Women’s Health Forum. Hear from an incredible line up of speakers and Black women public health experts and learn about our most recent findings from our Health Equity Research series. Visit blackwomenshealthforum.com for more info.

06/12/2026

: Our new report reveals over half of Black women and Latinas surveyed have been discouraged from pursuing certain healthcare careers.

That's not a pipeline problem — that's a systems problem.

In partnership with Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), Evitarus and Cents Health Equity Navigator, our research finds a deep misalignment between education programs and what the workforce actually needs.

Mentorship, academic counseling, and flexible training pathways aren't extras. They're essential.

📊 See what the data says. https://tinyurl.com/BWOPA-HealthEquity

06/09/2026

The dream is there. So are the obstacles. Many Black women and Latinas want healthcare careers — but financial pressure, rising housing costs, and too few advancement opportunities are standing in the way. Meanwhile, workforce shortages grow and representation gaps remain.

🔗 Explore the full findings. https://tinyurl.com/BWOPA-HealthEquity

06/05/2026

🚨NEW: BWOPA ONE's Health Equity Research Series reveals real barriers Black women and Latinas face in California's healthcare system: rising costs, mentorship gaps, and careers that feel meaningful but too often underpaid.

Building a stronger healthcare workforce means investing in equity, access, and representation.

🚨READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/BWOPA-HealthEquity

We are grateful for our partners at Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), Evitarus and Cents Health Equity Navigator for making our efforts possible.

05/20/2026

Join the BWOPA ONE's Election Protection Team as we continue our voter outreach efforts leading up to the June 2nd Election! Together, we have already made an incredible 10,721 voter calls to help turn out the vote — and we’re just getting started.

We are currently seeking a few additional volunteers for the next two Saturdays - May 23rd and May 30th - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at our Downtown Oakland BWOPA office!

Volunteers will assist with phone banking voters while enjoying snacks, beverages, and a volunteer stipend as a thank-you for your time and commitment.

Families are welcome! If you have children, feel free to bring them along so they can participate in age-appropriate calls and learn firsthand about civic engagement and the voting process.

READY? Sign up today:
https://www.mobilize.us/millionvotersproject/event/944844/

Questions? Please contact Brittany Bellamy, Campaign Manager, at [email protected].

Join BWOPA as we gear up for the 2026 Primary Election! We’re hosting volunteer canvassing every weekend starting May 9th and we’d love to have you with us. Let’s come together, build people power, and help get our communities to the polls! 🗳️ NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! DATES: 📅 Saturday, M...

05/19/2026

Thank you to California Secretary of State Dr. Weber for joining in conversation with our very own BWOPA State President Emeritus Dezie Woods-Jones for a special edition of our "Meet the Candidate: Up Close & Personal" virtual series. It was indeed a powerful and insightful conversation centered on the power of our vote, leadership, civic engagement and the future of California. If you missed it, you can watch our conversation with Secretary Weber here:

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05/18/2026