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To provide specific culturally sensitive services to ALL through education, training, advocacy and other services.

10/14/2026

Blackbelt Women Rising was honored to participate in the Demopolis Police Department’s Annual National Night Out!

It was a wonderful evening filled with community connection, valuable resources, and opportunities to build stronger relationships between local organizations, families, and law enforcement.

We were proud to join an incredible group of community partners and vendors, including Tuscaloosa SAFE Center, RISE, Captain D’s, West Alabama Mental Health, Alabama Credit One, and the Theo Ratliff Center.

A special thank-you and shoutout to Chief Rex Flowers and the Demopolis Police Department for inviting Blackbelt Women Rising and for hosting such a wonderful event. We appreciate your continued commitment to bringing our community together!

Together, we are building stronger, safer, and more connected communities across the Black belt.

10/03/2026

Blackbelt Women Rising had the pleasure of participating in the Domestic Violence Awareness Walk in Moundville, sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Hale County.

We walked to raise awareness, support survivors, break the silence, and stand together against domestic violence. Every step represents hope, healing, and a commitment to creating safer communities.
Together, we can make a difference!

10/02/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

If you or someone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence, please contact: 800-799-7233 and get help!

10/01/2026

Blackbelt Women Rising implemented its Wastewater for Kids curriculum at Amelia Love Johnson High School with 10th–12th grade students!

Students enjoyed hands-on activities exploring wastewater, parasites, disease prevention, and environmental health. 🚽🦠💧

They tested “Can I Flush It?”, investigated parasite case studies, and built a community model showing the difference between septic and sewer systems and how wastewater is treated.

A great day of learning, teamwork, critical thinking, and real-world science! The program was taught by our Educator, Shari Jones.

09/30/2026

DAY 1 WAS AWESOME!

09/24/2026

Please join us this evening at 6:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church in Demopolis, AL for our combined LGBTQ+ and Sexual Assault Support Group.

This gathering provides a safe, supportive, and welcoming space to connect, share, listen, and find community.

If you are seeking support, connection, or simply a safe place to be heard, you are welcome here.
All are welcome. We hope to see you tonight!

09/18/2026

This week, our Executive Director, Portia Shepherd, attended the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference with Dogwood Alliance.

Portia was glad to be with advocates from Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina. Together, they shared what communities are seeing and experiencing because of harmful practices connected to the biomass industry.

They also had conversations with members of Congress about the need to protect our communities, our air, our water, and our land.

It was a great week of learning, sharing, and making new connections. We are looking forward to continuing this work and pushing for policies that protect people and communities.

Our voices matter, and we will keep making sure our communities are heard where decisions are being made.

09/17/2026

We are happy to support EJ communities across the South. Thanks Dogwood.for bringing us all together!!!

09/15/2026

Please join us for our monthly LGBTQ support group combined with our Sexual Assault support group on September 24th, 2026. If you need support, a listening ear or a safe place please join us at Trinity Episcopal Church in Demopolis, AL at 6pm. Hope to see you all there!!

09/14/2026

PSA: Due to unforeseen circumstances our Sexual Assault Support group will be cancelled September 15th.

We will combine our sexual support group with our LGBTQ support group on September 24th at 6pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Demopolis, AL.

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Uniontown, AL

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https://www.blackbeltwomenrising.org/

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